The Greater Washington Sports Alliance announces an opportunity to qualify this Saturday January 28, 2006 for the upcoming National Marathon and Half Marathon at Pacers Running Store. Gold's Gym in collaboration with Pacers will provide treadmills at the Arlington store. Pacers is located at 3100 Clarendon Blvd. across from the Clarendon Metro. Any Individual who runs a 5K or a 10K on the treadmill is eligible for a drawing for a free entry to the National Marathon or Half Marathon! Participants also receive 10% off any non-sale purchase they make in the store during the event.

"This qualifying event is a great opportunity for those runners who haven't raced in a while to get out there and show their ability." said National Marathon Race Director Keith Dowling. "The National Marathon and Half Marathon have a lot of unique features and the Pacers event fits right in line with the niche we are carving into the running community."

Come to the Clarendon, VA Pacers store dressed ready to run!

Event Details
When: Saturday January 28, 2006 from 12 Noon to 4:00 PM
Where: Pacers Running Store
3100 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA
(703) 248-6883

Registration: Register the day of the event at the store or pre- register via e-mail with Kathy Dalby. Pre-registration must be completed by Friday, January 27.

Qualifying Times:
5K (3.1 miles)
18-49 years old Sub-28 minute
50 years old and up Sub-32 minute
(Note: 5K qualifier for the half marathon only)
10K (6.2 miles)
18-49 years old Sub-57 minute
50 years old and up Sub 1 hour and 4 minutes

For more information or to register for the National Marathon run to www.NationalMarathon.com or call 1-866-RUN-0262.