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Registration under way for Taste of Annandale 5K Race


The 5K at the first Taste of Annandale in June 2015.

Registration is now open for the Taste
of Annandale 5K Race. The 5K takes place Saturday, Oct. 1,
8 a.m., before the Taste of Annandale gets under way at 10.
The Taste of Annandale
is a family-friendly community festival with food from local restaurants,
live
entertainment, a children’s corner with a full schedule of activities, a chill
cook-off featuring the police fire departments, and more.

The event will open with the awards
ceremony for the winners of the 5K Race. 

Runners (and walkers) are encouraged
to register online with Runtime Fitness, the organization planning the race and
providing official timing. Registration is $30 and includes a T-shirt and
refreshments. On-site race day registration is $40 and will open at 6:45 a.m. and close promptly at 7:45.
The 5K starting point will be in the
parking lot by the Juke Box Diner on Columbia Pike. The route will head
north on Columbia Pike, go through Mason District Park, then head along Alpine
Drive, Roberts Avenue, Little River Turnpike, Evergreen Lane, and back to
Columbia Pike. Participants can park at Annandale United Methodist Church (AUMC) or Kmart.
Awards will be presented to the top
three male and female overall winners and to the fastest runners in several age
categories: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and
up.
The Taste of Annandale 5K Race is
sponsored by AUMC and the Mason District Police Station. 
If you would like to volunteer at
the 5K or need more information, contact Camilo Quila, 571-645-8345,
[email protected].

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