See the Leesburg 10K/20K Web site

The 17th annual Leesburg 10K/20K race is Sunday, August 14, 2005, at 8:15 a.m in downtown Leesburg, VA. Last year, the addition of the 20K race attracted 500 more runners This year, the addition of Harris Teeter as title sponsor will provide food and drinks for the post-race celebration, as well as a sizeable cash contribution to the YMCA Loudoun County's Building Bridges Annual Sustaining Fund. This fund enables the YMCA to provide financial assistance to needy families who want to participate in YMCA programs, such as summer day camp and after school care.

While the YMCA seeks to develop spirit, mind, and body in order to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities, Harris Teeter has a history of giving back to the communities it serves in order to build strong, vibrant neighborhoods. Harris Teeter's community outreach focuses on educating young people, feeding the hungry, and meeting specific community needs.

Registration:
Online registration is available HERE.

The entry fee for the 10K is $20 by July 21, and $25 beginning on July 22 through race day.
The entry fee for the 20K is $30 by July 21, and $35 beginning on July 22 through race day.

A downloadable, printable entry form is available HERE.
Please fill out all entry forms completely and legibly! Write a check payable to "Leesburg 10K & 20K," and mail to:
Leesburg 10K & 20K
13710 Ashby Road
Rockville, MD 20853-2903.
Please do not mail a registration form after August 9.

Or fax the form with a credit card number to (301)871-0006.
Please do not fax after August 11.

ChampionChip owners may provided their personal ChampionChip identification number and deduct $2 from their entry fee.

The entry fee includes ChampionChip rental, a great race, post-race refreshments, prizes, entertainment, and the cow-themed Leesburg 10K/20K T-shirt.

Late registration and packet pick-up will be held on Friday, August 12, from 3:00 to 7:30 pm at the Potomac River Running store, 20630 Ashburn Rd, Ashburn, VA, and on Saturday, August 13, at the Loudoun County YMCA, 6 Fairfax Street, Leesburg, VA, from noon to 4:00 pm.

Race day registration and packet pick-up will be held at Market Station near the starting line from 7:00 to 8:00 am.

Childrens' Fun Run: A free kids' fun run of about one-quarter mile will be held immediately after the start of the 10K and 20K races. No registration is necessary. Just show up and run! Children will cross the official finish line, and medals will be awarded to all finishers!

Course: The 2005 race course has been redrawn to minimize the event's impact on traffic with portions on Dry Mill Road eliminated. The Leesburg 10K and 20K runs will begin and end at Market Station on Harrison Street as in previous years. A wave start will be utilized and the YMCA has notified local bicycle organizations of the event, which uses portions of the W&OD Trail. The bicycle clubs have cooperated with the race organizers in Leesburg to encourage safe conditions for everyone.

About the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is the 15th largest YMCA in North America. The association operates more than 20 branches and program centers in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. In addition, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is the largest non-profit child care provider in the region. The organization is open to people of all ages, faiths, races and cultural backgrounds.
For more information, please see the website at www.ymcaloudouncounty.org.

About Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter, a high-end supermarket, operates nearly 140 supermarkets, largely in North Carolina and five other southeastern states, including Virginia. It has recently expanded in the Washington metropolitan area with locations in Ashburn, Reston, Fairfax, Falls Church and Arlington.
See the Harris Teeter Web site www.harristeeter.com

Read about the 2004 Leesburg 10K & 20K races.