The Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union Germantown 5-Miler returns to upper Montgomery County! This family-friendly event, presented by Seneca Creek Community Church and benefiting the Germantown Boys and Girls Club and Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Seneca Meadows Corporate Center in Germantown, MD. But be forewarned--this is not just your average 5 mile race! A 1K kids run will kick off the event at 8:10 a.m. followed by the 5 mile, ChampionChip timed race at 8:30 am. And last but not least, a 2-mile fun run allowing strollers and dogs will begin at 8:40 am.

Title Sponsor:

This year we are happy to have our title sponsor return. Headquartered in Germantown, Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union is a community-chartered credit union offering low-cost financial services to anyone who lives, works, worships or goes to school in Montgomery County, Maryland. The credit union, which has more than 21,000 members and more than $200 million in assets, is committed to helping its members achieve their financial goals. MAFCU is federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.

For more information on becoming a member, visit www.mafcu.org or call 301-944-1800.

Beneficiaries:

This year the race proceeds will go to support two well- deserving local charities, namely the Germantown Boys & Girls Club and the Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC):

The mission of the Germantown Boys & Girls Club is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds, with an emphasis on at- risk youth, to build confidence, develop character and acquire the skills needed to become productive, civic-minded, responsible adults.Today, children come from families in which both parents work. In fact, this situation seems to define the 'traditional' family these days. Elementary students today lack the community support required to deal with academics, extracurricular activities and social challenges. The Germantown Boys & Girls Club seeks to provide youth with a positive and safe place in which their development is sought.

CSAAC, Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, has been serving children and adults with autism in Montgomery County since 1979. Due to the nature of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), many individuals served by the program require lifelong assistance. Some children and adults with autism require supports to that they are able to perform basic daily living tasks, such as dressing, preparing a meal, or participating in a recreational activity. CSAAC works with children and adults with autism using the best practices available, centering around encouraging communication and providing positive behavioral support. CSAAC's mission is to enable individuals with autism to achieve their highest potential and contribute as confident individuals to their community. CSAAC serves 300 children and adults with autism age 2 to 62, operates two school sites and 50 community living homes around Montgomery County!

Participants in the race will have access to the festive post race area, which will include a moon bounce for children and homemade baked goods, bagels, and more, to be enjoyed by all. There is a Germantown resident discount as well as a discount for active, retired, and reserve military that can be applied when signing up online. There will also be corporate/friends and running club teams competing in the 5-Miler.

5th Annual Germantown 5-Miler
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Event Records 2003-2007

For more information and registration, we invite you to visit the race Web site There is a special discount through Valentine's Day for online signup!