A classic running tradition continues...the 24th Annual Sallie Mae 10K and 2K Walk/Run, sponsored by The Sallie Mae Fund on Sunday, May 6, 2007 in West Potomac Park, Washington, DC at 8:00 a.m. The event benefits The District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP), a non-profit organization that helps local high school students to enter and graduate from college. DC-CAP, in partnership with the District of Columbia Public School system, provides counseling and financial assistance to students who might otherwise never have an opportunity to go to college.

The event is the most competitive 10K road race within the city and hosted more than 37,000 finishers since its inception in 1984. The race is about helping others who one day in turn will help others. Join Mayor Adrian Fenty with your participation and help make college a reality for local students!

The USATF certified course is flat and fast and some of the fastest times in the area have been run in West Potomac Park. It is not too late to gather your family members and friends to make the 24th Annual Sallie Mae 10K a memorable race where you can get a personal best time.

The registration fee is $30.00 and those under the age of 18 and college students (copy of ID required) is $12. The Family 2K Walk/Run is $10.00.

NEW for 2007 - The Running Club Challenge

This is an excellent opportunity for each of the running clubs to gather your members and give a "show of force." On the application at the time of registration each member must use the same team name on the application. No adjustments will be made after the event. The team with the most runners will receive Starbucks gift cards and each 2007 participant will receive a free 2008 race entry (non-transferable).

NEW for 2007 --Scholarship Drawing At Event
Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students currently attending college and high school juniors and seniors who will be attending college in 2008 or 2009 who enter a raffle drawing on race morning.

For eligibility guidelines, please visit Scholarship Drawing.

The registration and packet pickup:

Friday, May 4th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Northwest Sport & Health Club, 4001 Brandywine Street., NW, Washington, DC, 20016 (Located near Tenleytown-AU metro stop).

Saturday, May 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Regency Sport & Health Club, 1800 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102. (Take 495 to Route 123 towards McLean, turn right at the first light onto Old Meadow Road).

Sunday, May 6th, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m., PACKET PICK-UP ONLY. Race site: West Potomac Park, Washington, DC

The event also features a great post-race brunch, high school marching bands, cheerleaders, and a commemorative t-shirt for all participants. Bring out your entire family to enjoy a spring morning at beautiful West Potomac Park for a worthwhile cause!

Cash Awards: Total Purse $12, 900

All-Comers (Top 10 finishers) 
Open (M/F) 	 $500-$450-$400-$350-$300-$250-$200-$150-$100-$50
	
		 Bonus $250 - Male under 27:43, Female under 31:27

Master (M/F)	 $500-$450-$400-$350-$300-$250-$200-$150-$100-$50

Wheelchair (M/F) $200-$100-$50
1st Place Age Group (M/F) $50
10-Year Age Groups 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80-89
There will be non-cash awards to the top age group finishers.


Team award ribbons will be given to the top
all-male, all-female, and mixed teams.  



Event Records
MEN
Open	Tom Kyariki	          1997	27:43
Master  Pierre Levisse            1992	29:33	
WOMEN
Open    Asmae Leghzaoui	          2005  31:27
Master  Firaya Sultanova-Zhdanova 2003  33:12


2006 Winners
MEM
Open	Julius Kibet 	        28:51	
Master  Paul Aufdemberge        30:39	
WOMEN
Open    Lineth Chepkuri	        33:02
Master  Lyubov Kremleva	        35:12

Full race details, parking, and volunteer opportunities. The race hotline is 703-533-4849 or by e-mail.