Race for Linmarie Fighter 5k & Power 10k
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Location: Woodbridge, VA (Lake Ridge Middle School)
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Description: 
Join Us on Saturday, May 21, 2016!
Strap on those sneakers and jog, walk, or run to honor the memory of Linmarie Concepcion. Linmarie was a vibrant young woman who was afflicted with a rare form of cancer. She was a fierce competitor, but an even more fierce friend and family member. What better way to honor her, and others who have endured similar circumstances, than to gather together and run the Fighter 5K or the Power 10K in this year’s Race for Linmarie!
On May 16, 2015, over 300 runners were registered to participate in the inaugural Race for Linmarie’s 5k & 1 mile fun run at Lake Ridge Middle School in Woodbridge, VA. We want to thank all the participants and sponsors who made this event so successful and helped us establish The Linmarie Concepcion Memorial Endowed Scholarship at George Mason University! The Linmarie Concepcion Memorial Charity’s mission statement is To inspire, educate and aid the fight against cancer. The ongoing scholarship funded in Linmarie’s name is going to female rowers at GMU, fulfilling the “educate” piece of our mission. We are now moving on to aiding the fight against cancer by raising money for the LinmarieSTRONG Germ Cell Cancer Research Fund after partnering with University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center’s Hematology/Oncology Division in Philadelphia, PA. With this fund, the Division of Hematology/Oncology will be able to study chemotherapy resistant refractory germ cell tumors in order to develop cutting edge treatments that will bring the power of immunotherapy from the laboratory to the patient, giving families hope for survivorship. Please refer to our “CANCER Research” tab above for more information.
Race Photos
2015 Photos by Alex Edelman Photography can by found on his Facebook page. More pictures are available on Race for Linmarie’s Facebook Album 1 and Album 2.
Registration
*Virtual races are the same price, however, the price includes shipping of your bib, shirt, and goodies.
**Day of registration is at the race site only. Please note that we do not accept American Express on site. Cash is preferred, but not the only method of payment, on race day.
Proceeds from this event benefit the LinmarieSTRONG Germ Cell Cancer Research Fund.
Included in your Registration Package
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be at Lake Ridge Middle School on Friday, May 20 from 4:00 -8:00 PM and on Saturday (race day) from 6:00 –7:30 AM.
Lake Ridge Middle School
12350 Mohican Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Race Day
The Fighter 5K and Power 10K are held at Lake Ridge Middle School, 12350 Mohican Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Arrival:
We suggest you leave early to avoid any potential issues with I-95 and secure a parking spot. Please plan to arrive at the bus loop (by the start line) by 6:45 and 7:00 AM if you need to pick up your race packet on race morning. Plan to arrive between 7:15 and 7:30 AM if you picked up your race packet on Friday. The DJ will be there before 8:00 AM pumping everyone up for the 3.1 and 6.2 miles. We will also have pre-race announcements and speakers. Between the DJ, vendors, and the raffle, we have plenty for you to do while you wait for the start!
Parking:
If possible, please carpool with other participants. There are two parking lots at the race location, but parking may be limited. If the lots are full, look for street parking nearby and walk to the track. Please factor in parking and walking time into your commute.
Schedule:
The races will begin at 8:00 AM and will start and finish on the Lake Ridge Middle School bus loop. The ChronoTrack chip on the back of the 5K bibs will produce accurate, official results and times for both the 5K and the 10K. To help the traffic flow, there will be small corrals signs based on your estimated split times. Please see the posters by the starting line and plan to start in that order. Your time will begin and end as you cross the start/finish.
An awards assembly will be conducted immediately following the races. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers and to the top male and female age group winners. Age groups are 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.
Throughout the morning, we will have fun for the whole family, including entertainment by DJ Jeremy Whitham, vendors, and raffle prizes! Be sure to bring cash for the raffle. Prizes will be drawn at the end of the event.
Local businesses have also sponsored finish line goodies to help runners & walkers refuel!
Course: USATF certified flat out courses through Woodbridge, VA.
Power 10k
The Power 10K course starts and finishes at Lake Ridge Middle School. It will follow the same route as the 5K for the first half, before turning and running through Lake Ridge Park & Marina down to the beautiful Occoquan Reservoir at the turnaround point.
Fighter 5k
The Fighter 5K will start and finish at Lake Ridge Middle School. The course will run along Mohican Drive.
Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers and to the top male and female age group winners. Age groups are 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+
Entry Fee: