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Rockville Runners to Enjoy Evening Race
Twilight Runfest to Benefit Youth Recreation Fund
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 10, 2008— The 23rd Annual Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest will occur on Saturday, July 19 at the Rockville Town Center at N. Washington Street and Middle Lane. Proceeds will benefit the Rockville Youth Recreation Fund, which enables Rockville youth to participate in recreation programs they might not otherwise be able to afford.
The Runfest is one of the most popular races of the summer in the National Capital area. A festival brimming with refreshments and music for the runners will be held from 7-11 p.m. and the races will begin at 8:45 p.m.
The 8K Road Race will cost $27 until July 16, and will increase to $35 on race day after 4 p.m. The 1K Fun Run registrations will cost $10 at all times.
The 8K Race will include a team competition for those wishing to enter as teams. Teams must consist of five or more runners and include at least two men and two women.
The Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest is presented by the Rockville Rotary Club, hosted by the City of Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks, and conducted by the Montgomery County Road Runners Club.
For more information about the race or to register to run, please visit www.mcrrc.org/races/TwilightRunfest/about.htm.
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