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On Site Registration Starts 5 pm Friday May 18 at Peabody School! See below for details.
Sunday, May 20th, 2012


The NCB Capitol Hill Classic 10K race is the major annual fundraiser for the Capitol Hill Cluster School, a D.C. public school.  The event also includes a 3K race and a kid fun run.  Approximately 3,500 people are expected to participate in this event. Roughly 2,800 in the 10K and 700 in the 3K and fun run.  This fundraising event for the Capitol Hill Cluster School helps bridge the gap between the DCPS budget and the money needed to buy art supplies, fund field trips, classroom projects, professional development for our teachers, the gardens and teacher requests.

The Capitol Hill Cluster School is a unique D.C. public school on three campuses serving more than 1000 DC children from age 3 through 8th grade with a variety of strong educational programs. This year with an ongoing focus on physical education, we are training many of our older students to be able to run the 3K.
            





Register Before Packet Pick-up and Save:
The registration fee for the 10K and 3K will increase to $35 beginning on May 17th.

Late registration and Packet Pick-Up:
Available in person at the Peabody School, 5th and C streets NE, Washington, DC at the following days and times:Friday May 18: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, Saturday May 19: 9:00 am-2:00 pm and Sunday May 20 (race day): 7:00 am-8:15 am


Timeline:
Event Set-up   5:30 am

Race Times:
    10K:            8:30 am
    3K:            10:30 am
    Fun Run:   11:00 am
 
Event Break-down:    11:30 am
Event will be completed by 12 pm

LOCATION:   Peabody School, 425 C Street, N.E. and Stanton Park, 4th & C St., N.E.

2012 Training Program for 10K!

If you’re a new runner, consider signing up for the 10K Training Program.  DC Road Runners offers the official 10K Training Program of the NCB Capitol Hill Classic.  DC Road Runners 10K Training Program runs for 12 weeks, and meets on Saturday mornings at 9:00 am beginning Saturday March 3rd.  For more information, email Alex Albertini atalexa@dcroadrunners.org or register online at:

http://www.dcroadrunners.org/programs/2012-spring-10k-training-program.html

Volunteer Today!

This year we're hoping to make it even easier for volunteers to get involved in the Capitol Hill Classic. We’re using VolunteerSpot (the online calendar sign up and reminder tool) to schedule and coordinate race volunteers.  Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot:

2) Enter your email address. (No registration required!) Please note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone or send spam emails. 

3) Find a volunteer activity that works for your schedule, including:

**Post signs along the race route alerting the neighborhood about street closures (May 11-13)

**Assemble race packets (May 17)

**Staff the table at packet pickup (May 18-20)

**Race day (May 20):  Race setup/cleanup, staff the table at bag check, direct and cheer on runners at mile markers and points in between

If you prefer not to share your e-mail address, please contact Mike Soderman @ 202-297-6777 or MikeSoderman@gmail.com (preferred method of communication)

ROUTE OF 10K (click map to enlarge)


ROUTE OF 3K (click map to enlarge)



STREET CLOSURES/TIMELINES

We request the closure of C St. NE between 4th and 6th Sts. NE as well as 5th St. NE between C St. and Constitution Ave. NE. These streets will be closed between 5 am and noon on race day May 20. Street closures for both race courses will begin just before the start of the respective race; once the course is clear on each respective race, the streets will be reopened.

WARDS AFFECTED

The race takes place in Ward 6, including ANC 6A, 6B, and 6C and 7D.


TIMELINES AND PROGRAM DETAIL

*Event set-up will begin at 5:30 am and will be directed by the Capital Running Company and Capitol Hill Cluster School volunteers.  Event dismantling will begin at 11:30 am with the same individuals
*The finish line will be set-up on C Street, N.E. between 4th and 5th Sts., directly in front of the Peabody School
*Food and beverage areas for runners will be set-up in Stanton Park and near the school; two ambulance units (D.C. Fire and EMS) will be stationed next to the school
*A small stage (approximately 10' x 10') with a small portable sound system and tables will be set-up in Stanton Park


Awards Ceremony:

A ceremony to honor the top finishers will take place in Stanton Park immediately following the Fun Run at about 11 am.  Top 3 male and female finishers for the 10K and 3K will each receive cash awards of $150, $125, and $100.

A bottle of Capitol Hill Classic 10K wine will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each 10-year age group, from 21-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; and 80 and up. Top male and female finishers in the category of under 14 and 15-20 will a receive a gift certificate. Gift certificates will be awarded to the fastest and largest teams, with an award also being given to the team with most spirit. All participants must be present to claim their prizes--we don't ship.

PARKING

Limited on-street parking is available. Take the Red Line Metro to Union Station or the Orange/Blue Line to Eastern Market. Please note: Metro does not open until 7:00 a.m. on Sundays. The 10K race will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. 

RACE DAY PHOTOS!

The NCB Capitol Hill Classic is again using the services of brightroom.com for photos of race day. To order yours, please click on the brightroom logo here



The most prestigious events in the world rely on brightroom's professional photographers to photograph their participants and provide the highest quality products and services. Best of all, part of the fees you pay for your brightroom pictures go back to the race beneficiaries, the Capitol Hill Cluster School and our kids! Check back after the race to see all of the action--and be sure to wear your bib number on your chest so it is visible to brightroom photographers.


CONTACT INFORMATION


Race Website (for registration and information):  www.capitolhillclassic.com or
info@capitolhillclassic.com

Capital Running Company race hotline 301-871-0400 or office@runwashington.com