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Rectify: The Race 5K/10K Cancer Run/Walk...

EVENTS
  • 10K Run/Walk:- Run 6.2 Miles
  • 5K Run/Walk:- Run 3.1 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, September 23, 2017
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Location
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Address
4601 Annapolis Road
CITY
Bladensburg
STATE/TERR
Maryland
Zip
20710
COUNTRY
USA
Description
RECTIFY: THE RACE 5K/10K Cancer Run/Wallk 2017 is a celebration of LIFE AFTER CANCER for ALL CANCER survivors!
 
During this life-changing battle, patients can often get overly consumed combating medicinal side effects, managing treatments and recuperating from surgeries, that it can be hard to remember how to survive once its all over. Participating in this race reminds individuals that there is life-after the limitations of cancer.
 
So come out and put some SOLE into this race! We ALL know someone who has been affected by cancer. Did you know that your registration helps to feed patients and their families during chemotherapy, radiation and supportive surgeries? 
 
REGISTER TODAY and make a difference in someone's life!
 
 
 
 

Event details and schedule

BENEFITS 
 
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Did you know that your registration helps to feed patients and their families during chemotherapy, radiation and supportive surgeries? Surely we ALL know someone who has been affected by cancer, whether directly or indirectly. RECTIFY: THE RACE 5K/10K Cancer Run/Walk gives you a chance to support the FREE patient programs for cancer survivors and their families.
 
FINISHER'S MEDALS(we all love the BLING!)
Each year we distribute a custom medal to all RECTIFY: THE RACE finishers! We want everyone to know how important their fitness journey is--whether it is his/her 1st race or 100th race--we are proud of you! In addition to recognizing the importance of the race and what it means to our cancer survivors!
 
TROPHIES
This year, with the added 10K...top overall 5K AND 10K finishers (male and female) will be awarded trophies along with top male and female competitors for each age category.
 
VIRTUAL OPTIONS
Of course we want EVERYONE to join us in Bladensburg for RECTIFY: THE RACE, but we know that just isn't realistic for everyone who supports The Ferguson Foundation Inc. with so many of our followers across the country, we offer you the option to run in YOUR town, DOWNTOWN, or OUT-OF-TOWN. 
This works well for anyone who needs to have his or her packed mailed to their residence. 
YES--you still get all goodies you would if you were present, including race shirt AND medal--all virtual options have shipping already included! Click HERE to see the fee schedule.
 
PERISCOPE
Be sure to check us out live on Periscope on race day! For those of you sharing with us on race day as a virtual attendee, be sure to travel with us LIVE via Periscope.
The "app" is FREE. All you need to do is set up a free account and follow us!
The 5K and 10K routes will have two separate live viewing streams--to be posted on August 18th--our founders birthday (always a big announcement day for the race)!
 
So......... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR...GIVE US A HAND! 
 
Let's RECTIFY LIFE TOGETHER!
 
 
 
COURSE INFORMATION
TERRAIN
 
The race starts and finishes at the beautifully scenic Bladensbury Waterfront Park with a mostly-flat trip along the Anacostia Tributary Trails, that winds through the stream valley, accentuating the natural environment. The continuous greenway traverses a variety of natural environments from woodlands to open fields, including many wetlands. But not to worry, the ENTIRE COURSE IS PAVED! 
 
WATER STATIONS
 
[5K Distance]  
One water station will be located at 1.5 miles (turn point) with a returning hydration station with post-race snacks and beverages.
 
[10K Distance] 
Three water stations will be available for the 10K distance. One (1) at 1.5 miles, one (1) at 3.1 miles (turn point) and one (1) at 4.6 miles with a returning hydration station with post-race snacks and beverages.
 
 
PACKET PICK-UP
 
Friday, September 22rd from 12 NOON – 7PM
 
Modell's Sporting Goods
7409 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
 
 
Saturday, September 23rd from 730AM – 830AM
 
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Road
Bladensburg, Maryland 20710
 
All race packets contains a bib, timing chip and race shirt. 
 
 
For questions regarding packet pick up? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section on the event website: www.rectifytherace.com
 
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Please note that registrations made on (or after) 15 September 2017 (close of online registration) acknowledge that race shirt(s) and/or medal may not be provided, however, participants will be timed. 
 
Thank you for your support!
 
Other Info


• 2017 race registration is open.

Registration Information.

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