Course finalized for Taste of Annandale 5K
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| Runners at the starting line at the first Taste of Annandale 5K in 2015. |
The route has been finalized
for the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on Oct. 14.
for the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on Oct. 14.
The 5K starts at 10 a.m. in
the Kmart parking lot, at 4251 John Marr Drive, just as the Taste of Annandale
opens nearby on Tom Davis Drive. The “Taste” is a community festival featuring
food and entertainment reflecting Annandale’s diverse cultures, a full program
of children’s activities, a chili cook-off, and more.
the Kmart parking lot, at 4251 John Marr Drive, just as the Taste of Annandale
opens nearby on Tom Davis Drive. The “Taste” is a community festival featuring
food and entertainment reflecting Annandale’s diverse cultures, a full program
of children’s activities, a chili cook-off, and more.
Here’s the 5K route, as
approved by officers from the Mason Police District. After lining up at the
starting line, runners will:
- Turn right onto John Marr
Drive. - Turn right onto Columbia Pike.
- Enter Mason District Park.
- Turn left onto the road to the main parking lot.
- Turn right at the first “island” in the parking
lot. - Turn right at the second “island” in the parking
lot. - Turn right at the end of the island and continue
through the parking lot onto the paved road toward the amphitheater. - Turn left onto the foot path near the restrooms
and continue toward the maintenance road. - Turn left at the maintenance road.
- Turn right around the baseball field.
- Exit the park via the road and head back onto
Columbia Pike. - Proceed to the finish line in the Kmart parking
lot.
Because runners will be on
Columbia Pike, the police have to close that road during the 5K. To minimize the
time the road is closed, the police have asked the Taste of Annandale
organizers to cancel the fun run that had been planned.
The Taste of Annandale 5K
Race is certified by USA Track & Field. The USATF certificate number is
1701RT.
Race is certified by USA Track & Field. The USATF certificate number is
1701RT.
Runners can register for the 5K online. Registration, which includes a T-shirt and bib, is $20 for ages 15
and up and $12 for younger runners.
and up and $12 for younger runners.
For more information about
the 5K, contact David Roach, [email protected].
the 5K, contact David Roach, [email protected].
Can’t run, but still want to participate? The Taste
of Annandale steering committee is seeking volunteers to help with the 5K,
including checking in runners, monitoring the course, and otherwise ensuring the
event goes smoothly.
of Annandale steering committee is seeking volunteers to help with the 5K,
including checking in runners, monitoring the course, and otherwise ensuring the
event goes smoothly.
If you’re interested in volunteering, contact
Nancy Hall, [email protected], or sign up here.
Nancy Hall, [email protected], or sign up here.
The 5K winners will
be announced at the Taste of Annandale.
be announced at the Taste of Annandale.
