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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom 5k 2024
DESCRIPTION:See the Results Here!!!\nRegistration opens on February 12! \nStart Time: The 5K begins at 9:00 AM inside the cemetery. Registration begins at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.\n \nCost: $35 for the race ($30 early bird pricing for all reservations prior to February 26!) \nNot only is this a fun race\, but it comes with the good feeling you get when supporting a non-profit! \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. \nThe Course: \nOur 5K course is flat\, fast\, and USATF certified. Start and finish are within the cemetery\, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course. \nAwards: \nPrizes will be rewarded for the top finishers\, including the team with the best collective time! Water and snacks are provided to all race participants. \nDogs:  \nWe do allow strollers and dogs on this course. However\, please keep in mind that all those with dogs and strollers will be asked to start at the back of the group to minimize confusion. Please no retractable leashes! \nChildren’s Race: \nWe are also offering a children’s race prior to the start of the 5k. Participation in the children’s run is free for any child who has a parent\, guardian\, or friend registered for the 5K. Children may still participate\, if no runners are registered\, for a $5 fee. Registration for the children’s race is in our chapel the day of the race and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. \nRegistration: \nThere is no pre-race packet pickup. All bib pickup will occur prior to the race in our chapel. Bib pickup begins at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.  \nAll proceeds from Congressional Cemetery events\, including the Cherry Blossom 5k\, help support our 501(c)(3) organization and fund the preservation of this National Historic Landmark” \nShirts: \nShirts and tank tops for the Cherry Blossom 5k can be purchased below! Order by March 26 to receive your merch by race day! \nPurchase your shirt here!\nAbout Our Sponsors:\nFulcrum Residential \nEastern Memorials\nEastern Memorials is a full-service monument company\, specializing in creating personalized memorials in both granite and bronze since 1992. We believe each family has a unique story to tell\, and we understand the importance of capturing that story in stone for the benefit of future generations. Our caring staff will work with you in designing a lasting and unique tribute for your loved one. Eastern Memorials artisans use a combination of old-world knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment to design and make our memorials and headstones for graves. Covering regions of Maryland\, Washington D.C. & Northern Virginia\, we are the premier and most technologically modern monument company\, located in Manassas\, VA. Visit our website to view our wide array of work. Contact us with any questions that you may have at (703) 393-0999 or info@easternmemorials.com. \nLearn more about them here! \nDC Access\nFounded in 1999\, DC Access is Washington DC’s first Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP). Focused on making internet access and digital living simpler\, more affordable and easier to maintain\, DC Access was born to provide Washington\, DC with a better choice\, excellent customer service and reliable connections. The company helps Capitol Hill and Adams Morgan residents and small businesses get online through its wireless internet service\, smart home consultations and wiring\, and Free TV DC option for cord cutters in residential homes. DC Access is a local company focused on serving the needs of local customers. They understand the unique needs of those renovating historic homes and living in multi-unit properties. For more information on DC Access\, please visit www.dcaccess.net. \n  \nLearn more about them here! \nMore questions? Contact Congressional Cemetery race staff.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cherry-blossom-5k-2024/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races,No Dogs Allowed
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