September 11, 2010 6:00 PM - 35 attended

9/11 5k

I've done this 5k twice (it was actually my first race ever!), and it is always a good time. Plus, plenty of food and beer at the end and a ginormous American Flag at the start/finish. And you get a medal when you cross the finish line!

This is an evening 5k on a Saturday night, so you'll have the rest of the weekend to enjoy. And this year it'll actually be on 9/11.

Nearby metro stations include Pentagon, Pentagon City and Crystal City, plus there's plenty of parking in Crystal City.

Go to http://www.arlington9... for more details.

Once you register don't forget to come back and change the rsvp so we know who else will be there.

Let's meet at the entrance to our usual garage and walk over to the race site at 5:15pm. For the late comers, we'll be near the Double Tree sign.

  • Mel N
    Mel N

    If anyone is interested I'm doing the Chic-fil-a 5K run on 9/11 it benefits Freedom Alliance.
    its at 8am on Saturday September 11th
    link is below:
    http://www.active.com/running/sterling-va/chickfila-5k-an...

    Posted August 11, 2010 at 10:13 AM
  • Carla
    Carla

    For those of you who know Angela (one of our organizers!), she's back from the sandbox and will be at the race! Let's give her a warm welcome back home!

    Posted September 6, 2010 at 8:56 PM
  • Carla
    Carla

    Let's meet up at our usual garage in Crystal City (in 18th st, between Crystal Dr and the metro). Get there a bit early and at 5:15 we'll walk over to the Double Tree hotel (so plan on arriving before 5:15...). That will give you enough time to chill before the race, do baggage check if you need to, etc. Note that metro is working on the tracks and there will be metro delay that day (check out the race site for info). I'll see you then!

    Posted September 7, 2010 at 2:25 PM
  • Carla
    Carla

    Hey guys, FYI, the garage will be closed from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on Saturday (I think the race route goes through that street). So make sure to get there before then (another reason to meet up with the group!). Since the race starts at 6pm, the 6:30pm shouldn't really affect us (there's food and beer at the finish line, so stick around!)

    Posted September 9, 2010 at 2:12 PM
  • Tatiana Hernandez
    Tatiana Hernandez

    !! Gray - If you haven't registered yet, I have a bib (not picked up yet). I thought this was a morning race and I completely forgot that I'd gotten ticket to Lord of the Rings at Wolftrap with the NSO.

    If anyone else is interested, let me know - I'll pass on my confirmation email so that you can pick up the bib in my name ;)

    Hate that I'm missing this one :-;

    Posted September 10, 2010 at 8:59 PM
  • Gray
    Gray

    Tatiana, I already have a bib...thanks though.

    Posted September 11, 2010 at 12:35 PM
  • Tatiana Hernandez
    Tatiana Hernandez

    Gray, Have you picket it up yet? If I can't get a taker, I'm hoping someone can pick up my T-shirt - but only if they have to pick up their bib too (no extra trips for a T!)

    Posted September 11, 2010 at 12:43 PM
  • Sherry
    Sherry

    Same here! I am not able to make the race even though I paid. I would love to get my T-shirt.

    Posted September 11, 2010 at 12:47 PM
  • Tatiana Hernandez
    Tatiana Hernandez

    Hi Sherry, I can't remember - is it a technical T? If it is, I'm totally thinking of going down there to pick it up. If you want me to get yours send me an email.

    Posted September 11, 2010 at 1:12 PM
  • Lisa
    Lisa

    Tatiana, its not a tech shirt, its a long sleeve cotton shirt. and they're huge! i wish i'd gotten a smaller size.

    Posted September 11, 2010 at 2:01 PM
  • Blair
    Blair

    I still have to get my packet, so I'll meet everyone at the hotel!

    Posted September 11, 2010 at 3:42 PM
  • Blair
    Blair

    It was a fun race, congrats everyone!!

    Posted September 11, 2010 at 7:57 PM
  • A former member

    Perfect weather for this and lots of "encouragers" along the route.

    Posted September 12, 2010 at 9:16 AM
  • A former member

    It was perfect weather & I was honored to be running with all the police, firefighters, military & first responders. Thanks for coordinating the shirts Carla!!

    Posted September 12, 2010 at 9:24 AM
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