Event Beneficiary:
The Sallie Mae 10k is proud to announce that it will be benefitting the District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP) for its third year!

DC-CAP is a non-profit organization funded by Washington area companies and foundations dedicated to encouraging and enabling District public high school students to enter and graduate from college. Currently, fewer than 55% of freshmen entering the District's public high schools earn a diploma, and only about one-third pursue any type of post secondary education.

By helping more District students gain a college education,DC-CAP will contribute to their future success and the region's prosperity.

All race proceeds will benefit teh programs of DC-CAP.

THE RACE
Come run in one of the region's fastest and most competitive races. Our course travels around the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, and along the Potomac River (USATF-Certified).
Cash prizes for top runners and wheelchair athletes as well as local and masters runners. Non-cash awards for top age group and team competition finishers. "Legendary" post-race breakfast.
Sallie Mae Intercollegiate Team Challenge - Round up as many classmates as you can to represent your school, because Sallie Mae will make a $1,000 donation to the winning school's general scholarship fund.
Sallie Mae Family Fun Run - You can still have fun and support DC-CAP in this 2k run along the Potomac River.

Free Packet Pick-up Bonus!
Come to packet pick-up on Friday or Saturday only, and receive an Improv Comedy Club VIP pass good for two at the Improv in Washington, D.C. Valid Sundays through Thursdays, and 10:30 show on Fridays, subject to availability ($35 value). Random prizes will also be given out at Friday's and Saturday's packet pick-up.

Late Registration
Saturday, May 10, 2003, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Sallie Mae headquarters (packet pick-up)
11600 Sallie Mae Drive
Reston, VA 20164

Entry Fees Early registration:
Postmarked before April 22, 2003 $20
Late Registration: $25
Under age of 18 and College Students:
(copy of ID required) $12
Fun Run: $10

Start Times Pre-Race Aerobics: 7:20-7:35 a.m. Wheelchair: 7:50 a.m. 10K: 8 a.m. Fun Run: 8:05 a.m.

Race Course
The race starts and finishes at West Potomac Park on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The course starts on Ohio Drive near the F.D.R. Memorial, and heads down Ohio Drive, across the Inlet Bridge, to Haines Point. After rounding the point and heading up the Channel side, runners turn around and reverse course back to the finish line. The course is certified by USATF (DC98001DK), and is fast and flat. We would especially like to thank the National Park Service for use of the course.

Family Fun Run
This 2K (1.2 mile) course will run up and back along the Potomac River in West Potomac Park. Bring your family and friends, both young and old, to watch you cross the finish line and help DC-CAP make a student’s college dream become reality.

The Sallie Mae Fund Intercollegiate Team Challenge
Take part in The Sallie Mae Fund Intercollegiate Team Challenge, which pits college and university teams (including alumni) against one another in a friendly competition to determine “who has the fastest feet on the street”. Show your school spirit by rounding up as many of your classmates as you can and run for your school. The Sallie Mae Fund will make a $1,000 donation to the winning school’s general scholarship fund (mixed team rules apply as mentioned in the team section).

Teams
Team awards will be given to the top all-male, all-female and mixed teams. Each team must consist of a minimum of four members. The top four times will be combined to determine the total team time. Total team times for mixed teams will be calculated by combining the top two (2) male and female times. Team members must register under the same group name.

For Your Safety
Water stations, medical teams and emergency phones will be available. The following will not be allowed on the 10K race course: bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, dogs, headphones and unregistered runners. Please note that strollers and baby joggers will ONLY be allowed for the Fun Run. The race will be videotaped and photographed for the safety of all involved.

Post-Race Breakfast
The post-race breakfast will include Starbucks Coffee, fresh bagels, fruit juices, healthy snacks and other delicious treats.

Volunteers
If running is not your thing, don’t fret. You can still be a part of the team contributing to the DC-CAP by volunteering your time. If you are interested in volunteering, call the race hotline at 202/969-2979. All volunteers will receive a SallieMae 10K staff t-shirt.

Packet Pick-up and Late Registration
You may register for the race and pick up your race packets at one of the following locations:

Friday, May 9, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Brotman-Winter-Fried Communications
1150 17th St., N.W., Ste. 200
Washington, D.C.
202/296-7200

Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sallie Mae Headquarters
11600 Sallie Mae Drive
Reston, VA
703/810-3000

Packet Pick-up Only
Sunday, May 11, 6:30 a.m.–7:30 a.m.
Race Site: West Potomac Park, Washington, D.C.

Clothing Storage
As per National Park Service safety/security policy, all personal items must be stored in a clear, see through bag. There will be a fenced-off area adjacent to the Start and Finish area for storing clothing and personal items. Gym bags and other non see through bags will not be permitted, but can be emptied into a clear bag and stored. Please do not bring valuables.

Cash Prizes
Cash prizes will be awarded to top runners and wheelchair athletes. Local prize money will also be awarded to the top 10K men and women, overall and masters from D.C., Maryland and Virginia (local runners must have lived in area since 5/10/02). Top finishers may win prize money in only one category.

Additional Awards and Prizes
Top 10k age group finishers will receive non-cash awards and prizes. There will also be great door prizes. All participants will receive the official commemorative race t-shirt.

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