Photo by Alan Penberg: Jeff Bales, 23 of Alexandria, VA, won the 2003 PACE Race 5K with a time of 16:28.

The Second Annual PACE Race 5K Run/Walk
The 2004 Washington, D.C. PACE Race 5K will be held Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 11th and 12th Streets NW in downtown Washington. The event consists of a 5K run and walk; proceeds will be used to raise awareness and fight prostate cancer.

"It's an honor for Washington, D.C. to be chosen again for this worthy cause," said Rick Freedman, the Washington, D.C. PACE 5K Race Director. "With the support of local businesses and the community we are confident that our second year will be a great success."

The PACE Race Series mission is to ultimately eliminate prostate cancer by raising awareness and financial support for national research and local screening and treatment. Other race locations in the East include New York City and Hartford, CT. For a complete listing of races, visit www.pcaw.com.

"We're extremely excited about the professionalism and event experience that will be directing the District of Columbia PACE Race 5K," said Mandy Deas, Director of Awareness Programs for the Prostate Cancer Education Council.

Pre-race entry fees are $22 for adults and $12 for children 18 and under. Race day fees will be $27 for adults and $17 for children. Registration is available online at www.runwashington.com.

Awards will be presented to the top three overall men and women from both the 5K run and walk, as well as the top three men and women in the following PACE 5K Run age groups: 20-29, 30-39, 40- 49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

The PACE Race 5K will be held on October 30 on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 11th and 12th Streets NW at 9:00 a.m. The Washington, D.C. PACE Race 5K is presented locally by the Department of Urology at Georgetown University Hospital. For more information, visit www.runwashington.com or call (202) 444- 7732.

See the 2003 PACE Race 5K Report with age group awards.