August has arrived and with it a full slate of events. In addition to the Bluemont 5K earlier this week, we have two special events coming up on the next five days.
The Club Picnic and 3-Mile Cross Country Run are this Saturday, August 8, at 5:30 PM, at the Landon School in Maryland. More information such as directions, preregistration, and contact information is available here. Anyone who can volunteer at this event, please contact Race Director Rob Wolfe.
The Club is pleased to bring you a special Tuesday Night Run! This run will be held Tuesday evening, August 11, starting at 6:30 PM at a special location, K Street near 33rd Street under the Whitehurst Freeway in Georgetown. Runner's World, in conjunction with Saucony and with a special appearance by running celebrity Bart Yasso, will participate in this special running of the club's weekly run. Bart will be giving out copies of his book, "My Life on the Run" and Runner's World will be giving out the magazine, plus other benefits will be offered. The 4-5 mile run on the Mall will commence around 7:15 PM. Look for the Runner's World van. Thanks to Katie Madison, and Rachel Bonistalli, for working to bring this special event to the club.
The Paul Thurston 4.5 Miler is going to be held on Tuesday evening, August 18, at Burke Lake in Virginia at 6:45 PM. More information including direction and preregistration are available here. Race Director Karol Murray is looking for volunteers.
Sign-ups have started for the Larry Noel 12K (formerly 15K) to be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009. More information on the event is available here. Race Director Ben Richter is looking for volunteers.
