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September 11 , 2007
Washington DC |
| RUN |
September 15, 2007 - New Orleans Rebirth 5k Run, Walk and Festival
Join us for the third running of this important event that has raised over $138,000 for New Orleans and Gulf Coast relief and recovery efforts! Local partner organizations and neighborhood association representatives from the New Orleans area will attend to display information about their organizations and talk with attendees about their efforts on the ground. Come and declare your support for the rebuilding of this unique city.
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Oronoco Bay Park, Old Town, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $25 through September 14, $30 race day
Check it out: www.gulfcoastreliefrun.com
Additional info: call 703-836-1463
September 16, 2007 - Thomas G. Labrecque Classic 5K and 1.4 miles Health Walk. Both courses are out-and-back taking participants by some of Washington’s most beautiful landmarks.
Time: 8:05 AM
Where: Freedom Plaza, Washington DC
Cost: $30 ($10 discount for members)
Check it out: www.nyrr.org
Additional info: 212-860-4455, or email gwaldman@nyrr.org
October 14, 2007 - Fleet Week Half Marathon
Runners will enjoy the sites and sounds of the World’s Largest Naval Base including an up-close view of the Atlantic Fleet Ships and Admiral’s Row. This is a flat, fast USTAF certified course. DJs will provide entertainment along the course. A children’s area will be available with inflatables, games and face painters free of charge.
Time: 8:05 AM
Where: Naval Station Norfolk Norfolk, VA 23511
Cost: $45 Active Duty, $55 all others
Check it out: www.discovermwr.com
Additional info: 757-444-2276 or email suzanne.giersch@navy.mil
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| BIKE |
September 15 & 16, 2007 - Heart of VA Bike Festival
There are several routes to choose from on both days. Starts are all "show and go". On Saturday, a 62 mile Metric Century and a 100 mile English Century grand tour of Hanover County are offered. On Sunday, a 25 mile ride to Coatesville, the Lake Anna 62 mile Metric century, and a 40 mile Historic ride are offered.
Time: 7:00 AM Saturday to 5:00 PM Sunday
Where: Patrick Henry YMCA, 217 Ashcake Rd, Ashland, VA
Cost: Weekend - $45, Saturday or Sunday Only - $45 ($2 discount for RABA members)
Check it out: www.raba.org
Additional info: call 804-262-9544
September, 30, 2007 - She Got Bike! A Festival of Women's Cycling
A large women-only bike ride with a full day of fun and activities in celebration of women’s cycling. She Got Bike! features five rides for women of all abilities. All rides are on mixed terrain – flat, rolling and hilly – challenging, but fun and doable even for beginners. Then, enjoy a women’s-specific cycling expo, fashion show, yoga class and more. The rides are for women cyclists of all abilities and this year’s event includes 14, 25, 46 and 62 mile options. Rides are for women; festival is open to all.
Time: 8:00 AM
Where: Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, MD
Cost: $22
Check it out: shegotbike.com
Additional info: 410-409-7561 or email info@shegotbike.org |
| HIKE |
September 22, 2007 - Dove's Landing on the Occoquan River Hike
Dove's Landing is a 235-acre undeveloped property with one mile of frontage along the Occoquan River, upstream from Lake Jackson. The gently sloping landscape, open forest and scenic appearance create inviting and accessible conditions for all ages. Dove's Landing is a high quality site for walking in the woods on natural trails, wildlife watching and other passive recreation opportunities.
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Dove's Landing, VA, specific meeting place provided after registration is complete
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.pwconserve.org
Additional info: 703-499-4954 or email alliance@pwconserve.org |
| PADDLE |
September 15, 2007 - The 15th Annual Wye Island Regatta
The 12.5 mile race starts at Wye Landing on the Wye East River, 18 miles southeast of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Maryland's Eastern Shore and continues around Wye Island. The course is over sheltered estuaries with minimum boat traffic and great scenery. Open to all person-powered boats, including shells (sweep/ scull, racing/ recreational) canoes, outriggers, kayaks, gigs, dories, etc.
Time: 8:15 AM
Where: Wye Landing, MD
Cost: Click here for variety of options
Check it out: www.annapolisrowingclub.com
Additional info: email wyeislandregatta@hotmail.com |
| YOGA |
September 23, 2007 - DC Global Mala Project
Join 100s of DC yogis to raise funds and awareness for Global Warming issues. The purpose of Global Mala Project is to unite the global yoga community from every continent in the world, forming a mala around the earth through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108.
Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Where: GWU, Marvin Center, 800 21st St, NW, Washington, DC
Cost: Minimum donation $20. All proceeds go to Trees for Future. Student discounts available.
Check it out: www.dcglobalmala.com |
| OTHER FUN STUFF |
September 25, 2007 - Quest for Adventure (3-part lecture series)
Exciting in-person reports from the frontiers of Sept. 25, 2007, Running the Sahara - Oct. 18, 2007, Mountainfilm on Tour - Nov. 29, 2007
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: National Geographic Society, Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M Street NW, Washington DC
Cost: Series - nonmembers $48, members $39, Single Event - nonmembers - $18, members $15
Check it out: www.nationalgeographic.com
Additional info: call 202-857-7700
September 28 - 30, 2007 - Love Your Body Nia Retreat Workshop
Do you have a love/hate relationship with your Body? Are you ready to be a peace with your Body and allow your Body to show you how it wants to be loved? Discover how dance is a way to express love for you and your body. Learn what to bring to your relationship with your Body to express love and how your Body shows it love for you!
Time: Sept. 28 6:00 AM - Sept. 30 1:00 PM
Where: Be You Bi Yu Wellness Spa, 5602 Shields Drive, Bethesda, MD
Cost: $595 Registration fee includes two meals and a Bi Yu Signature Massage
Check it out: nianow.com
Additional info: 240-994-2910 or email manifestmovement@comcast.net |
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More FUN Events - Sponsored in part by Graceful Edge |
September 15, 2007 - Friends of Orphans' First Annual Fiesta 5K Run/Walk
For track stars and leisure strollers alike, come out for this inaugural run at beautiful Hains Point.
Time: 8:00 AM
Where: Hains Point, East Potomac Park, 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC
Registration Deadline: September 13, 2007
Cost: Youth (18 and under): $20; Adult: $25
Check it out: www.friendsoftheorphans.org
Additional info: contact Kristin McLeod at (703) 848-2072 or kmcleod@friendsus.org
** FREE race entries may still be available to Graceful Edge readers, click here for more details
September 15, 2007 - Beloved Yoga OPEN HOUSE w/ Free Yoga
Join Beloved Yoga to celebrate their new name (formerly Warrior Yoga) and their two year anniversary. Free yoga classes offered all day - Vinyasa, Prenatal Yoga, Hatha Flow, and more…
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Where: Beloved Yoga, 11872 Sunrise Valley Dr. Ste. 101, Reston, VA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.belovedyoga.com
Additional info: 703-860-YOGA or email belovedyoga@yahoo.com
September 15, 2007 - The Fredericksburg Off-Road Duathlon (F.O.R.D.) Series (#3 of a three-part series)
Participate in the last of this year's Fredericksburg Off-Road Duathlons (F.O.R.D.s) racing series where the focus is on friendly, fun competition. Both Beginner (two 1.1 mile runs split by a 6 mile mtn bike) and Advanced Team (Two 2.3 runs split by a 12 mile mtn bike) options are available. Perks include a post race barbeque while hanging out on "the beach" of the Rappahannock River!
Cost: $25 Early Bird Registration, $35 Pre-Registration, $45 Race Day Registration. Teams pay twice the amounts (same per racer). Cut-off dates for each race are posted on the registration site.
Time: 9:00 AM race start for all racers. 8:45 AM race briefing
Where: Virginia Outdoor Center, Fredericksburg, VA Culpepper, VA
Check it out: www.fredevents.org
Additional info: (540)841-9984 or fredevents@hotmail.com
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