Runners line up for the 2007 start of the 10K.

The Hebrew Home of Greater Washington and Jewish Foundation for Group Homes are pleased to announce the fourth annual Home Run race will be Sunday morning, September 28, 2008. The race benefits the elderly residents of the Hebrew Home and also benefits adults with developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness who are residents of the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes.

Exciting changes await race participants this year. Building on the success of last year's changes, the course will now start and end at Federal Plaza on East Jefferson Street where the post-race party will feature more food and beverages, awards, and a wider variety of children's activities. This year's race will have a new fun run route and once again will include Under Armour t-shirts for all race participants. Bigger cash prizes are being awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers in the 10K and 1st place male and female masters finishers. Online registration will begin in mid March and more information is available at www.hebrew-home.org.

Home Runners can choose between a 10K race or walk, 5K race or walk, or a fun run. The 10K out-and-back course travels along Montrose Road to Tower Oaks and is USATF certified. The 5K course follows the same route. The fun run is open to runners of all ages and abilities and all fun run participants will receive a finisher's medal.

Race day registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at Federal Plaza. The 10K starts at 8:30 a.m., the 5K at 8:45 a.m., and the fun run at 8:55 a.m. Jog strollers are welcome to participate in the fun run. An after-race celebration includes food, beverages, entertainment, prizes, and an awards ceremony.

Individuals can register online at www.hebrew-home.org for $20 until September 8, 2008, $25 after September 8, and onsite for $30 on race day. All proceeds benefit residents of the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington and the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes.

Race Day Report for 2007
Photo Gallery 2007