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Sep 15 2009

The Anthem Great Pumpkin 5k

Posted by: webmaster in Races

The Anthem Great Pumpkin 5k will be run on a beautiful fall day through one of the premier pedestrian friendly areas of Northern Virginia. Runners, walkers, joggers and their families will also have the unique experience of seeing The GREATEST PUMPKIN in the State of Virginia first hand, which will be on display at the post-race Fall Festival, Oktoberfest. In conjunction with the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce’s Oktoberfest, the Finish Line Festival will feature local restaurants, all day live entertainment, amusement rides, and more. All participants will also have the opportunity to take part in the first annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest.
When
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Start Time: 9:00 AM

Where
Reston Town Center
11921 Freedom Drive
Reston, Virginia 20190
Race-Day Information
Onsite Packet Pick-up/Registration: 7:00AM-8:30AM
Start Time: 9:00AM
Course Closure: 11:00AM
Award Ceremony: 10:45AM-11:15AM
Finish Line Festival: 11:00AM-1:00PM
Pre-Registration/Fees
Online registration is available thru midnight, Tuesday October 6, 2009

In-Store registration only available October 8th and 9th, 2009 between 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM at The Potomac River Running Company, Reston Town Center

Timed 5K entry fee: $30 includes race t-shirt

Non-timed 5K entry fee: $20 with option to pre-purchase a race t-shirt for a discounted $10

Race-Day Registration/Fees
Onsite registration is available under the tent at the Reston Town Center Parking Lot from 6:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Timed 5K entry fee: $35 includes race t-shirt

Non-timed 5K entry fee: $25 race t-shirt not included

Kids Pumpkin Dash: FREE registration with signed waiver from parent or guardian

Packet Pick-Up
Race packets can be picked up on October 8th and 9th from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM at:

The Potomac River Running Company
Reston Town Center
11911 Democracy Drive
Reston, Virginia 20190

Timed 5k Award Categories

Open Men and Women:
1st - $300
2nd - $200
3rd - $100
Age Groups: 12 and Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-59 and 80+ years.
Medals will be given to the top three finishers in each age group.
Ribbons will be given to all Pumpkin Dash Fun Run Participants.

Produced by

To benefit

Proceeds from the race will benefit research
at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute

In Virginia (excluding the City of Fairfax, the Town of Vienna and the area east of State Route 123), Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc. Independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Three days of Fall fun! Enjoy the best in fall brews, rides and attractions, live music and more at Reston Town Center October 9th-11th.

The Kids Pumpkin Dash
The Kids Pumpkin Dash will take place between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM on race day! We encourage all participants to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume! The Kids Pumpkin Dash is FREE!
Age Categories:
4 years and younger 100 yards
5 and 6 years 200 yards
7 and 8 years 200 yards
9 and 10 years 400 yards
All Pumpkin Dash participants will receive a race bib, ribbon and pumpkin. This is a fun family event and we encourage parents/guardians to join his or her child on the course.
Qualifying for the CareFirst National Half Marathon
The Anthem Great Pumpkin 5k is an official qualifier for the CareFirst National Half Marathon taking place on March 20th, 2010 in Washington, D.C. In order to qualify you must complete the entire 5k in a chip time of 31:00 or faster.

Interested in being a volunteer?
Please call 1.866.RUN.0262 or visit our volunteer sign-up page

Oktoberfest Information
The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the second annual Oktoberfest, October 9th – 11th. The event will feature local restaurants and all day live entertainment at the main pavilion of Reston Town Center. As a special incentive to our participants you will be given the opportunity to pre-purchase 6 Oktoberfest food/beverage tickets at a discounted rate of $5 during your registration process online, at packet pick-up, or onsite on race day. For more information about Oktoberfest please visit: oktoberfestreston.com.

Questions
For questions regarding The Anthem Great Pumpkin 5k and Kids Pumpkin Dash please email or call:
info@gwsportsalliance.com
1-866-RUN-0262

Health Beneficiary
INOVA HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE:
With multiple hospital locations throughout Northern Virginia, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute is the region’s largest cardiac care provider. The Inova heart care team has a commitment to collaborative, innovative approaches for treating the most challenging cardiovascular problems. Inova Heart and Vascular Institute brings together the expertise of world-class specialists, access to highly specialized care and state-of-the-art technology to provide the best therapies and treatments for each individual patient.

Through innovative research, the Inova heart care team is developing tomorrow’s cardiovascular care today. Their research provides valuable information about recovery and quality of life for patients during and after their treatment. Inova’s research also contributes to the growing body of medical knowledge about different cardiac conditions and their treatments.

inova.org/heart

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