The Gulf Coast Relief 5K Run will be held September 17 in Old Town Alexandria. All proceeds from the race will go toward the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Distinguished participants include political strategists James Carville and Mary Matalin and other guests. Mizuno USA and Great Harvest Bread Company will serve as corporate sponsors for the event.

"Everyday brings countless more tragic and heartbreaking stories out of the ravaged Gulf Coast," Carville said. "The outpouring of local concern and offers to help the victims of Katrina has been overwhelming. The Gulf Coast Relief Run will provide an opportunity for area friends and neighbors to come together to support their fellow Americans suffering across the Gulf Coast."

5K Run/Walk Details
The Gulf Coast Relief 5K run (3.1 miles) will begin at Oronoco Park at 9:00 am. The park is located just east of the intersection of Pendleton and Union Streets near the waterfront.

Individuals can register online at www.gulfcoastreliefrun.com or in person at Pacers Running Stores, located at 1301 King St. in Old Town and 3100 Clarendon Blvd in Arlington. Store hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; and Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Registration is $25 in person ($28 online) and includes a race T-shirt. Walkers and strollers are welcome.

Packet pick up will be at Pacers of Old Town on Thursday and Friday, September 15 & 16. Race day packet pick up and registration will be at Oronoco Bay Park, 701 North Lee Street, Alexandria, VA. Please arrive early.

There will be water stops, post-race food and prizes. Call Pacers/Old Town for information: (703)836-1463. Or view the event Web site: Gulf Coast Relief 5K

Volunteers and Donations
Volunteers are needed for this event. Please contact Kristen Wyckoff at kvwyckoff@aol.com for information.

Businesses wishing to donate to this event: In-kind donations for the run or cash donations to the Red Cross are appreciated. Please contact Brian Collins via email or call Pacers/Old Town at (703)836-1463 for information.

See the Pacers Running Stores Web site