The Germantown 5-Miler is only a couple of weeks away on May 21st starting at 8:30. The kids 1K will start at 8:10 and the 2- mile fun run/walk will begin after the 5-Miler. This year two new sponsors are a part of the race.

One new sponsor, Fleet Feet Gaithersburg, is giving a coupon to our 5-Miler participants for $5 off your next purchase. You'll find the coupon in your 5-Miler runner's bag. Fleet Feet Gaithersburg's grand opening is set for May 19th in the Kentlands. So run the race and then go visit them. Also visit Fleet Feet online at Fleet Feet Add yourself to their email mailing list and be included in their drawing for a free pair of running shoes.

Another new sponsor is California Tortilla in Germantown. They have provided a number of prizes for our age category winners and will be putting a $1 off coupon in the 5-Miler bag as well. California Tortilla will also be hosting our packet pick up so stop by and thank Sam for sponsoring the race. The store is located at the corner of Pinnacle Drive and Century Boulevard across the street from where the new Germantown Library is being built. California Tortilla

Prices go up on May 7th so sign up now at www.germantown5miler.com

The Germantown 5-Miler is a family friendly fitness activity that will be held in Germantown, Maryland, on Saturday, May 21, 2005. The race, benefiting Germantown Boys & Girls Club, is presented by Seneca Creek Community Church in cooperation with the Capital Running Company. The event, to be held at Seneca Meadows Corporate Center of Germantown, will include a 5-mile, champion chip timed, race, a 2-mile family fun run and a 1K kids run. The fun run allows strollers and dogs. These events will culminate with awards, prize drawings, and fresh baked refreshments.

For additional information contact race director, Danny Talmage, at 301-379-8553 or at E-mail

For last year's 2004 Race Day Report