5k: Race to Representation

Description

The mission of American University’s Women & Politics Institute is to close the gender gap in political leadership. We provide young women with academic and practical training that encourages them to become involved in the political process. And we facilitate research that enhances our understanding of the challenges women face in the political arena. All proceeds from the race go to the Women & Politics Institute. 

Location
American University
on Friedheim Quadrangle
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

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Date and Time
Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 8:30 AM

Ages
All Ages Are Welcome

Start Times
Registration begins at 7:30 AM and race begins at 8:30 AM

Entry Fees
Register Online or Register by Mail
Advance Registration: $30
Day of Race Registration: $40
Teams (at least 5 people): Each team member must complete the team registration form.  For more information, please call My-Lien at 202-885-3103.

ChronoTrack Timing and Scoring
Transponder timing operated by Capital Running Company will be used to score the 5K race. The system uses a computer "tag" that must be tied to each runner’s shoelace so that it can record the exact time a runner crosses the starting line and the finish line. Overall awards will be based on clock time; age group awards will be based on transponder times.

Awards
The top three male and female finishers overall receive awards. The first male and female finishers in these age groups also receive awards: 24 & under, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, and 55 and over.
 
Packet Pick Up
Race packets, t-shirts, bibs, and Chrono-Track D-Tags will be available at two locations.

Packet Pick Up # 1:
Thursday, October 4th from 12 PM until 7 PM at Road Runner Sports, located at 1120 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. All registered runners will receive 10% off all store merchandise on this packet pick up day (20% for all VIP members).

Packet Pick Up # 2
Friday, October 5th from 2 PM until 6 PM, outside the elevator on the Second Floor of American University’s Ward Circle Building, located at 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016. Parking is available in the Nebraska Avenue Parking Lot, located along Nebraska Avenue across from the campus.

On race day, packet pickup is from 7:30 AM until 8:20 AM. Please don't wait until race day if you want to avoid the lines.

Picking up for Your Family and Friends
Runners can pick up bibs and t-shirts for their friends.

Directions – From Northeast of Washington (New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore)
Follow Interstate 95 south to Interstate 495 west toward Silver Spring. See from Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway).

Directions – From South or West of Washington (Norfolk, Richmond, Charlottesville)
Follow Interstate 95 North or Interstate 66 North to Interstate 495, the Capital Beltway. Follow Interstate 495 North. See from Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway).

Directions – From Interstate 495 Capital Beltway
Take exit 39 and carefully follow the signs for River Road (Maryland Route 190) east toward Washington. Continue east on River Road to the fifth traffic light. Turn right onto Goldsboro Road (Maryland Route 614). At the first traffic light, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue (Maryland Route 396). Continue on Massachusetts Avenue for about two miles, through the first traffic circle (Westmoreland Circle). Continue approximately one mile and enter a second traffic circle (Ward Circle). Take the first right turn out of the circle, onto Nebraska Avenue. The campus is on your right, and the Nebraska Avenue parking lot is on your left.

Parking
Parking is available for free in the American University Parking Lot located at the corner of Massachusetts and Nebraska Avenues. From Nebraska Avenue, NW, You may enter the university’s visitor parking lot by turning left at the first traffic light onto New Mexico Avenue and then left into the parking lot adjacent to the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church.

By Metro
The closest Metro stop to American University is Tenleytown/AU (also called Tenley Circle) on the Red Line. AU Shuttle buses run regularly from Tenley Metro to American’s campus, less than a mile away. 
 

Interested in volunteering at the race? Please email Andrew Reef.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email My-lien Le.

Helpful Links

Directions
Parking
Course Map
Campus Map
Register Now!
Washington Running Report

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