Thanks to all the runners who came out this morning! I know it was early and we had a late start, but thanks for being flexible. I hope you all had a great run. Everyone finished and did a great job! We also raised $861 for the Greentree Shelter and NCCF, in addition to receiving lots of school supplies for them!!!!! This exceeded our expectations and we are very proud to be able to support the Greentree Shelter.
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Race Photos Courtesy of Karsten Brown
More Race Photos Courtesy of Chris Farmer
For those who placed in the top 3 for male and female runners and did not receive your award at the race, we will call you this week and arrange getting that to you.
I also want to apologize for not getting everyone who registered their free t-shirt. We handed them out after the race, but a lot of people had left already.
A BIG thanks to our volunteers for handing out water, Gatorade, and bananas at the water stations and for keeping the race going.
August 16, 2009
August 12, 2009
August 10, 2009
Last Day for $10 Registration!
Today is the last day that registration is only $10. Please have your registrations postmarked by today to save yourself some money.
After today, registration is $12 through 8pm on August 15 if you e-mail your registration form to ali.nalven@gmail.com. You will then pay on race day at sign in. (If you live close by registrations mailed on August 11 should still be received in time, although the fee will have increased to $12).
Race day registration is $15, so don't delay sign up today!
After today, registration is $12 through 8pm on August 15 if you e-mail your registration form to ali.nalven@gmail.com. You will then pay on race day at sign in. (If you live close by registrations mailed on August 11 should still be received in time, although the fee will have increased to $12).
Race day registration is $15, so don't delay sign up today!
August 6, 2009
Exciting Updates!
We are ecstatic to announce FIVE more sponsors!! BDO Seidman, LLP, California Tortilla, Ize's Deli and Bagelry in Rockville, Mamma Lucia's Restaurants, and Giant Food!!! Thank you for your support!
**Also look for the Potomac/Rockville/Bethesda Gazette Wednesday August 12 for an article on the Greentree Shelter Half-Marathon!!**
**Also look for the Potomac/Rockville/Bethesda Gazette Wednesday August 12 for an article on the Greentree Shelter Half-Marathon!!**
August 5, 2009
Greentree Shelter Half-Marathon
Here is the half-marathon information again.
Welcome to the Greentree Shelter Half- Marathon website!!!
The Half-Marathon will take place Sunday August 16, 2009 at 7 am in Poolesville, MD on Riley's Lock Rd, off of River Rd at Seneca Landing Park. (Bretton Woods Golf Course is down the road, but NOT the site of the race.) Registration/Sign In opens at 6:40 a.m.
There is parking and porta johns on site.
ADDRESS FOR DIRECTIONS: 13300 Riley’s Lock Rd
Poolesville, MD 20837
The turn onto Riley's Lock Rd is very easy to miss, so be on the lookout.
*RACE DAY INFO: There will be water stations approx. every 1.5 miles, 4 in total but 8 stops because the course returns the way you came. There will also be bagels, bananas, water, and iced tea for runners at the finish.
Registration is at 6:40 am and we hope to start the race as close to 7am as possible. Bring extra water/gels if you think you'll need it. We will not have gels or Gatorade on the course, only water. Even though we are starting early, it will get hot so be prepared. Good luck!
*Please Note a Slight Change in Our Registration Fees*
Still $10 if postmarked by August 10th, $12 if you e-mail the registration form between August 11 and 8pm August 15 and $15 on race day. Free T-shirts for the first 20 runners to sign up!!! Make sure to sign up early!
**100% of registration fees goes to NCCF**
To Sign up: Print out the registration form and mail in the race fee and form to the address specified on the form. Make checks payable to NCCF.
Please do not mail registrations after August 10th.
To Volunteer: Volunteers should arrive no later than 6:20 am. We can still use volunteers so please E-mail Alison at ali.nalven@gmail.com or Kate at katarina.podlesnaya@gmail.com. This is a great way to get your SSL hours.
Other Ways to Help: We could use more items for our post race raffle. Any new items, gift certificates or services that you or your business can donate is much appreciated. If you'd like to become a sponsor, donate items to our post-race raffle, or help promote the Greentree Shelter Half-Marathon, please e-mail Alison at ali.nalven@gmail.com or Kate at katarina.podlesnaya@gmail.com
Also we will have a drop box available on site where you can donate new and gentle used items for families at the shelter. Please look here to see what NCCF can use.
Proceeds from the half-marathon will benefit the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF). NCCF's mission has been driven by a great sense of community responsibility for vulnerable children and their families. Today, NCCF's residential programs serve homeless families, victims of domestic violence, and vulnerable adolescents. Other programs include treatment foster care, social services for family reunification, parenting education, and transitional housing to promote independent living and family stabilization. NCCF is the parent organization of The Greentree Shelter. The Greentree Shelter is a local charity based in Bethesda, MD dedicated to helping families and children in dire times of need. The shelter provides transitional housing and educational programs, promoting family independence and stabilization. Check out their website here!
The Course Map!
The Course is the old Riley's Rumble course for those of you who were fans of that course. It is extremely scenic, running through farms and pastures.
Awards Top 3 male and female runners will receive an award.
Please join us in this beneficial run! You can be as competitive as you want, just have fun with it! Walkers are welcome too!
Also, check out our Facebook Group
Our Flier, post one at your workplace or pass one along to a friend
Gazette Article
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Problems with the site? Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
e-mail Alison at ali.nalven@gmail.com or Kate at katarina.podlesnaya@gmail.com
Welcome to the Greentree Shelter Half- Marathon website!!!
The Half-Marathon will take place Sunday August 16, 2009 at 7 am in Poolesville, MD on Riley's Lock Rd, off of River Rd at Seneca Landing Park. (Bretton Woods Golf Course is down the road, but NOT the site of the race.) Registration/Sign In opens at 6:40 a.m.
There is parking and porta johns on site.
ADDRESS FOR DIRECTIONS: 13300 Riley’s Lock Rd
Poolesville, MD 20837
The turn onto Riley's Lock Rd is very easy to miss, so be on the lookout.
*RACE DAY INFO: There will be water stations approx. every 1.5 miles, 4 in total but 8 stops because the course returns the way you came. There will also be bagels, bananas, water, and iced tea for runners at the finish.
Registration is at 6:40 am and we hope to start the race as close to 7am as possible. Bring extra water/gels if you think you'll need it. We will not have gels or Gatorade on the course, only water. Even though we are starting early, it will get hot so be prepared. Good luck!
*Please Note a Slight Change in Our Registration Fees*
Still $10 if postmarked by August 10th, $12 if you e-mail the registration form between August 11 and 8pm August 15 and $15 on race day. Free T-shirts for the first 20 runners to sign up!!! Make sure to sign up early!
**100% of registration fees goes to NCCF**
To Sign up: Print out the registration form and mail in the race fee and form to the address specified on the form. Make checks payable to NCCF.
Please do not mail registrations after August 10th.
To Volunteer: Volunteers should arrive no later than 6:20 am. We can still use volunteers so please E-mail Alison at ali.nalven@gmail.com or Kate at katarina.podlesnaya@gmail.com. This is a great way to get your SSL hours.
Other Ways to Help: We could use more items for our post race raffle. Any new items, gift certificates or services that you or your business can donate is much appreciated. If you'd like to become a sponsor, donate items to our post-race raffle, or help promote the Greentree Shelter Half-Marathon, please e-mail Alison at ali.nalven@gmail.com or Kate at katarina.podlesnaya@gmail.com
Also we will have a drop box available on site where you can donate new and gentle used items for families at the shelter. Please look here to see what NCCF can use.
Proceeds from the half-marathon will benefit the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF). NCCF's mission has been driven by a great sense of community responsibility for vulnerable children and their families. Today, NCCF's residential programs serve homeless families, victims of domestic violence, and vulnerable adolescents. Other programs include treatment foster care, social services for family reunification, parenting education, and transitional housing to promote independent living and family stabilization. NCCF is the parent organization of The Greentree Shelter. The Greentree Shelter is a local charity based in Bethesda, MD dedicated to helping families and children in dire times of need. The shelter provides transitional housing and educational programs, promoting family independence and stabilization. Check out their website here!
The Course Map!
The Course is the old Riley's Rumble course for those of you who were fans of that course. It is extremely scenic, running through farms and pastures.
Awards Top 3 male and female runners will receive an award.
Please join us in this beneficial run! You can be as competitive as you want, just have fun with it! Walkers are welcome too!
Also, check out our Facebook Group
Our Flier, post one at your workplace or pass one along to a friend
Gazette Article
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
- BDO Seidman, LLP
- Honest Tea
- Potomac Pizza
- NCCF
- Runner's World
- Ize's Deli & Bagelry
- California Tortilla
- Mamma Lucia's
- Giant Food
- Steve Bettis & WCHS Cross Country Team
Problems with the site? Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
e-mail Alison at ali.nalven@gmail.com or Kate at katarina.podlesnaya@gmail.com
Bring items to donate on race day!
I hope everyone's training is going well! On race day (in just 11 days :), we will have a drop box where you can donate canned goods, home items, school supplies, and anything else you think is important for the Greentree Shelter. Whether you are volunteering or running, it would be absolutely amazing if you brought something to donate! The Greentree Shelter is a wonderful organization and anything will be appreciated.
Please see NCCF's donation policy at http://www.nccf-cares.org/content.aspx?id=260
Sidenote: NCCF® will not accept any item that is soiled, torn, damaged, or creates a financial or administrative burden to the agency. We do not have funds to repair, clean, or dispose of items that are not usable.
Keep running and remember to mentally prepare yourselves as well - after all, running is a mental sport.
See you soon!
Please see NCCF's donation policy at http://www.nccf-cares.org/content.aspx?id=260
Sidenote: NCCF® will not accept any item that is soiled, torn, damaged, or creates a financial or administrative burden to the agency. We do not have funds to repair, clean, or dispose of items that are not usable.
Keep running and remember to mentally prepare yourselves as well - after all, running is a mental sport.
See you soon!
August 4, 2009
Registration Updates
*Please take note that we have made a slight change in our registration process and fees.*
Registration is still $10 in advance by mail if your registration is postmarked by August 10th (registrations sent after this day will not be received.)
Between August 11 and 8pm August 15 (the day before race day), the registration fee is $12, paid when you sign in on race day, if you E-MAIL your registration form to Alison at ali.nalven@gmail.com or Kate at katarina.podlesnaya@gmail.com. Registrations must be received by 8pm August 15 to guarantee the $12 race fee.
Registration on race day is now $15. Registration will be held at 6:40 a.m.
Only a few t-shirts are left, so Sign Up Soon to Save Money and Guarantee a FREE T-SHIRT!!!
Registration is still $10 in advance by mail if your registration is postmarked by August 10th (registrations sent after this day will not be received.)
Between August 11 and 8pm August 15 (the day before race day), the registration fee is $12, paid when you sign in on race day, if you E-MAIL your registration form to Alison at ali.nalven@gmail.com or Kate at katarina.podlesnaya@gmail.com. Registrations must be received by 8pm August 15 to guarantee the $12 race fee.
Registration on race day is now $15. Registration will be held at 6:40 a.m.
Only a few t-shirts are left, so Sign Up Soon to Save Money and Guarantee a FREE T-SHIRT!!!
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