It’s the summer’s most highly anticipated event and everyone’s invited to join the fun at the 25th running of the Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest, Saturday, July 17, 2010. It all takes place in Rockville Town Center on North Washington Street and Middle Lane. The Twilight Runfest Festival begins at 7 p.m. with live music, dancing and variety of food vendors for everyone. At day’s twilight, the wheelchair race takes off at 8:40 pm followed by the 8k race at 8:45 and the 1k Fun Run at 8:50 pm. Spectators will have a front row seat watching elite runners compete for open, masters and age group awards. Most runners will be there for the pure enjoyment of running a “night-time event” and partying after they cross the finish line.
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP - Online registration will close 5 pm July 15 on signmeup.com. Packet Pickup and late registration will be held at Potomac River Running, 115 South Gibbs Street, Rockville Town Center at the following dates and times: Friday, July 16, 5 pm – 8 pm; and Saturday, July 17, 10 am – 4 pm. If we have not reached our registration limit, late registration and Packet Pickup will be at the race site beginning at 6 pm.
The 8k USATF certified course takes you through Rockville neighborhoods and around the Montgomery College campus. But this course is no slouch. It has some rolling hills so the neighbors will be there to cheer you on. The 1k Fun Run is a short out and back with both races finishing under the balloon arch and lights. Let the party begin! Once you cross the finish line, meet your family and friends at the post-race festival. Free refreshments and randoms awards for registered runners; live entertainment, music and dancing for everyone!
HOT WEATHER WARNING: Runners are reminded that it is typically hot and humid during this event and you should be properly trained for these conditions. Be sure to be properly hydrated before the race and take water on the course. Please read the safety info in your packet and follow the instructions.
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Awards will be given to the first five open male and female, top three masters, top three wheelchair finishers and top three male and female in age groups. The Twilight Runfest is presented by the Rockville Rotary Club, hosted by the City of Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks and conducted by the Montgomery County Road Runners Club Inc. Race proceeds will benefit the Rockville Youth Recreation Fund which enables disadvantaged youths to participate in fee-paid recreation programs. The City of Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks manages the Rockville Recreation fund, which allows hundreds of children and dozens of families the opportunity to participate in recreation programs that they could not otherwise afford. Residents who qualify as low income can request funding subsidy for one program per quarter, and must pay a portion of the fee out of pocket. Last year over two hundred children and families received funding to offset the cost of summer camp, sports leagues, after-school daycare, and teen programs. Families with low income were able to take classes, use the swim center and join a community center. Each year, combined donations from organizations such as the Rockville Rotary Club, Montgomery County Road Runners, and private citizens have averaged approximately $40,000. Although the fund operated in the black throughout the 1990’s, applications for subsidies have greatly increased, depleting the fund balance. In 2008 the requests for funds was nearly double the donations collected. Through the donations and support of clubs, businesses and individuals, this program can continue. 100% of your donation goes directly to the scholarship recipients. There are no administrative or operating costs charged to this fund. The City of Rockville fully supports this program to ensure the highest quality programs and fair and equal access to all eligible residents.
Its summer time – so don’t miss Rockville’s biggest summer block party. Run under the stars and dance by the light of the moon at Twilight Runfest! for more information, go to MCRRC.ORG
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