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3rd Annual AOL Spring Into Summer 5k and Fun Run

AOL 3rd Annual Spring into Summer 5k and Fun Run May 6th, 8:30 a.m. Fun run to follow at 9:15 a.m.

Fees: 5k Registration- $25 through April 22; $30 through May 5; $35 on race day. Fun Run Registration- $10 through May 5; $15 on race day. On line registration will close on May 3.

T-shirts: All participants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt at packet pick up.

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Course description: The race will follow a hilly out-and-back course that takes runners through the AOL campus in Dulles, VA. For an interactive course map, go to: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/15518482

Packet pick up/late registration: Saturday, May 5 at =PR= Performance Sports, 20630 Ashburn Rd., Ashburn, VA 20147 from 11 am- 3 pm. Race day, Sunday, May 6 at AOL campus from 7:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

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Awards: Awards for the top 3 finishers for each gender. Age group awards will also be given.

Fun Run: The fun run/walk will begin at the 5k start line immediately following the 5k.

Proceeds: All proceeds will go to the Loudoun Youth, Inc. which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to coordinate community resources to assist in the development of youth programs and to create leadership opportunities for young people. We support and develop programs that provide Loudoun teens positive out-of-school activities in safe, nuturing environments and help teens become confident and contributing members of the community. http://www.loudounyouth.org

Other information: No strollers or dogs allowed on the course. One water stop will be located after mile marker 2 upon entrance to the AOL campus. There is not a timed cutoff for this event. Take your time. Enjoy the race!

Directions: The AOL Campus is located near the Dulles Wegman's on the opposite side of Waxpool. Directions from Washington- (From 66 or 495 Beltway) Take 267 Dulles Toll Road West Take the Route 28 exit North toward Sterling. Follow Route 28 North for approximately 3 miles. Follow signs marked To Pacific Blvd South Take right hand exit marked 625 West (Waxpool Road to Pacific Blvd South) Once on Waxpool Road immediately get in the far left lane. After going under the overpass, veer into the left exit. (It is an access road) At the first traffic light go left onto Pacific Blvd. Go to the first stop sign and go right on to Prentice. Take the first right into James Kimsey Center

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