Race Information
Race Start Time and Location
The 2010 race will start at 7:00 PM. The Fun Run will follow at 7:05 PM. Race location is the same as 2009, at the Merritt Properties parking area adjacent to Gold's Gym-Ashburn at 20099 Ashbrook Place (just off Lexington Drive off Route 7.) Ample parking is available in the nearby corporate park as well as at the Home Goods parking lot about 1/4 mile into the race course.
Our new, improved course will still be spectator friendly and fast! We've made a few changes to make your experience even better. View the new course map HERE.
Looking for directions to the race site or addresses for packet pickups? Click HERE.
1-Mile Family Fun Run
Not up for a 4-Miler? Then join us for the Fun Run to start at 7:05 PM, just after the 4-Miler takes off. The Fun Run is a great way to involve the whole family! Strollers are allowed in the Fun Run! Come out with your kids!
Awards and Prizes
Overall and Master's winners and age group winners (under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over) will receive merchandise awards and prizes. CASH PRIZES will also be awarded to the Top 3 men and women overall and the overall Master's winners. The Cash Awards are: $150-$125-$100 for Top 3, and $50 to the Top Masters.) We will be using ChronoTrack timing. Overall awards will be based on clock time. Age group awards will be based on chip time.
There will be also be great random prizes from local merchants and other race sponsors. All participants who pre-register for the race will receive an official commerative "technical" moisture transfer race t-shirt. There is no t-shirt upgrade fee. T-shirt availability is not guaranteed for race day registrants, so register early!
Post-Race Festival
The Twilight Festival 4-Miler concludes with an evening festival for the whole family. Come out to enjoy live music, recovery food and drink, hot food courtesy of MOE'S Southwest Grill, a beer garden, children's activities including moon bounces, dunk tanks, face painting, and more. Bring the family to the festival and celebrate post-race!
Packet Pickup
You can also register for the race and pick up your packet at the following locations:
For Your Safety
Water stations, emergency medical, and emergency phones will be available. The following will not be allowed on the race course: bikes, skateboards, strollers, rollerblades, dogs, headphones, and unregistered runners. (Note that strollers ARE permitted in the 1-Mile Family Fun Run.)
Volunteers
If running is not your thing, you can still be part of the event by volunteering your time! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Cathy Pugsley at (703) 798-1582 or email cathy@potomacriverrunning.com. All volunteers will receive an official race shirt.
