Alexandria Running Festival 5K - Dick's National Runners' Month

By entering this event, I agree, warrant and covenant as follows: I know that running is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter or run in competitive runs unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this race including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Marathon Charity Cooperation, RRCA, USATF, City of Alexandria, and all sponsors of this event, their directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I acknowledge that the application fee shall be non-refundable. I agree that the organizers of this event may use my name and likeness for publicity purposes.

Name ________________________________________________________ Gender [___] (M | F) Age on 5/2/2010 [__ __] Address _____________________________________________________ Birthday ____ ____-____ ____-____ ____ ____ ____ (mm-dd-yyyy) City ST ZIP _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ____ ____ ____-____ ____ ____-____ ____ ____ ____ T-shirt [___] (S | M | L | XL | XXL) Best Marathon __:__ __:__ __ Where/When?___________________________________________________________________________________ Enclosed is my entry fee, payable to MCC MEMBERS OF MCC NON-MEMBERS [__] $20 by April 15, 2010 [__] $30 by April 15, 2010 [__] $30 by May 1, 2010, or at packet pickup [__] $40 by May 1, 2010, or at packet pickup [__] $40 on May 2, 2010, on-site [__] $50 on May 1, 2010, on-site [__] Enclosed is an additional $25 per person for the pasta dinner ($30 on May 1) [__] Enclosed is an additional tax-deductible donation $___ to MCC $___ to MCC partner charity _________________________

OPTIONAL: MCC Membership Application – Join MCC and save $10 on each of our programs and races MCC’s Mission: Marathon Charity Cooperation (MCC) is a non-profit corporation organized as a charitable and educational foundation for the benefit of the public both locally and globally. The MCC mission includes funding a cooperative of non-profit member-charities who both benefit from and contribute to the events hosted. Our events provide opportunities for personal and professional growth in addition to education of the public serving people of all ages. [_] I apply for 2010 membership in Marathon Charity Cooperation. Enclosed is my check to MCC for $10

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Course	Flat – Fast – Eisenhower Corridor USATF-certified course #VA09007RT \| Original
Goodies	Memorable t-shirt by sport science > Goodie bag full of samples, coupons & gift certificates Finisher's medal Post-race refreshments Post-race massage
Pre-Race	Packet pick-up Saturday, May 1, 2:00-6:00 PM, at Alexandria Hilton, 1767 King Street (near King Street Metro) \| To book a room at our host hotel, call 703-837-0440 or click HERE College of Running – seminars on a variety of running topics First-aid certification class for athletes, volunteers, and race directors (call Chrissy Fauls 571-426-8418 to RSVP) Pasta dinner at 6:30 PM featuring Dana Casanave - the first woman to run 52 marathons on 52 weekends - Read her story CHANGE OF LOCATION: Dinner at 6:30 PM is at a la Lucia Restaurant, 315 Madison Street, Alexandria VA 22314 (703-836-5123) Buy tickets to the dinner with Dana Casanave
Race-Day	Packet pick-up Sunday, May 2, 5:30-6:45 AM, on-site
Timing	By Marathon Charity Cooperation’s lightweight IPICO shoe tags – get your tag on race morning – return it after the race
Post-race	Refreshments courtesy of sponsors, medals, and presentation of awards
Awards	Gift certificates to 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male and female overall • 1st male and female: $50 gift card • 2nd male and female: $25 gift card • 3rd male and female: $15 gift card Gift certificates to 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female in 10-year age-groups 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over • 1st male and female: $10 gift card • 2nd male and female: $ 5 gift card • 3rd male and female: $ 5 gift card
Benefits	Marathon Charity Cooperation and its charitable partners You may also donate to American Red Cross International Response Fund in Haiti
Open to	Runners and walkers of all levels of ability
Field Limit	1500 participants
Directions	Take George Washington Memorial Parkway to Duke Street Go one mile west to Holland Street (Whole Foods) Turn left (south) Turn right at the traffic circle onto Eisenhower Avenue Continue to Eisenhower Avenue Metro Parking is free
Training Program	Join our winter training program
Sponsors	See our sponsor brochure \| PDF For more information about MCC sponsorship opportunities, please contact Max McCool (703-683-7500, mmccool@epiphanyproductions.com) Listen to our Fresh 94.7 radio ad (MP3)