2014 Holiday Sleigh 5K - Ft. Dupont
 
Message To Participants

Thank you for participating in the 2014 Holiday Sleigh 5K - Ft. Dupont Park, Washington, DC event being held on Sunday, November 16, 2014.  We are excited and happy to bring this race to you benefiting The Children's Inn at NIH.  The Children's Inn makes every effort to support the diverse needs of the entire family by offering recreational, therapeutic, wellness, educational, and spiritual programming.  Designed to build community and well being among residents, these programs provide children and families a natural opportunity to meet and make friends with others going through similar experiences.


General Information
  • All entrants get a colorful 2014 Holiday Sleigh T-shirt, free refreshments and snacks.
  • The course runs along through Ft. Dupont Park with the start and finish line at the Activity Center.
  • It is anticipated that hundreds of runners and walkers will be participating in this race.
  • Awards and prizes will be given to the top 3 male and female runners in eight different age groups.
  • Race packet pickup will be provided at local businesses prior to race day as well as on-site on race day so please refer back to this site for the latest packet pickup updates.
  • Our 5K and 1 mile routes are walker-friendly and baby-stroller friendly for your safety.
  • We will have markers at each mile (1, 2, 3) and water stations along the way.
  • Volunteers and traffic control individuals will be posted along the way to insure that runners and walkers are directed along the appropriate route as well as manage/stop traffic flow as needed.
  • Santa will on hand at the sleigh to receive gift items and take photos.