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
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