| Special thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2010 Race & Festival for World Peace to make the day a great success! Pictures from the race and festival will be posted online shortly — official race results can be found HERE.
Photo highlights of the event can be found HERE.
See you all next year!
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Race & Festival for World Peace
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC
9:00 a.m. 5K Begins
9:15 a.m. Kids Fun Run Begins
10:45 a.m. World Cultures Festival
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Registration · Team Registration · Packet Pick-up · Prizes
Getting There · Course Map · Festival Program & Event Schedule
Kids Fun Run · Virtual Race Information · Press · Review Highlights from the 2009 Race & Festival
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2010 Race & Festival Information
What is the 5K Race & Festival for World Peace?
2010 marks our second annual Race & Festival for World Peace, a 5k run/walk in Washington, DC. We anticipate more than 1,000 participants. The finish line features a World Cultures Festival with music, artistic performances, and food from an array of sister city countries represented in our international network. Last year's event brought together runners from 17 countries including Ethiopia, Russia, and China. Almost 20% of last year's participants were first-time competitive runners.
Why does Sister Cities International organize this event?
To raise visibility for Sister Cities International and its grassroots network of individual communities that advance world peace and educate the public on the importance of being an engaged global citizen. Funds from the Race & Festival for World Peace will support Sister Cities International programming and mission.
What makes this Race different from any other 5k run?
- A new certified course throughout the Foggy Bottom/George Washington University area with ChronoTrack timing
- Post-Race hotel, food, and travel prizes
- Easy Metro access and parking
- The chance to benefit youth from around the world through Sister Cities International's programming
How do I sign up?
| ONLINE: |
Pre-register online until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20 here.
Fee: $20 adult; $10 youth before October 1.
$25 adult; $10 youth after October 1. |
| IN-PERSON: |
Pre-register in-person at the SCI office or at the Potomac River Running Store in Arlington.
Fee: $20 adult; $10 youth before October 1.
$25 adult; $10 youth after October 1. |
| EVENT DAY: |
Register on event day, Saturday, October 23.
Fee: $35 adult, $20 youth.
Please arrive early to give yourself enough time to fill out the event registration. |
How can I sign up a team?
Contact Anna Valero at avalero@sister-cities.org to regarding team registration.
Will my team receive recognition?
Yes. All teams will be listed on signage at the finish line and recognized during the awards ceremony.
What is the Kids Fun Run?
This year, there is an exciting new addition to the Race & Festival — a Kids Fun Run. Children ages 5 - 13 and families are welcome for the Kids Fun Run. Prizes and t-shirts will be available.
How do I obtain my/my team's race packet?
Race packets can be picked up on Thursday, October 21 at the Potomac River Running Store, 3924 Wilson Blvd. #B Arlington, VA 22203 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Friday, October 22, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Sister Cities International office, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Packets can also be picked up onsite on race day.
What are the prizes?
Prizes for the top male and female finishers are $500. Prizes will also be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age category. All participants are eligible to win a number of additional prizes that will be given out during the awards ceremony, including hotel stays, dinners, and tickets local performances, grocery store gift cards and more!
How should I get there?
The Race & Festival is located two blocks from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station (Orange/Blue lines). There are also several paid parking garages in the area.
Where can I find a map of the course?
Click here to see a Google map of the course.
What is the festival program/schedule?
| Performance Time | Performer | Description |
| 9:15am-9:45am | Sequi Tempo | Groove tempos |
| 9:50am-10:25am | Lara Family and Friends | Steel Band Group |
| 10:30am-10:50am | – AWARDS CEREMONY | |
| 10:55am-11:00am | Andrea Hope | Spoken Word |
| 11:05am-11:20am | Silk Road Dance | Middle Eastern Dance |
| 11:25am-11:40am | Rhythmaya | Indian Dance |
| 11:45am-12:00pm | Sven Abow Quartet | Brazilian jazz |
| 12:05pm-12:20pm | Zezeh Brazil | Samba Dance |
| 12:25pm-1:00pm | Proverbs | Reggae music |
| 1:05pm-1:20pm | Dance In Time | Salsa Dance |
| 1:25pm-1:35pm | Margarita Ossorio | Spoken Word |
| 1:40pm-2:00pm | DC Africanus | African Drumming |
*All times/performances subject to change
How can I conduct a Virtual Race?
Click here for more information or contact specialevents@sister-cities.org.
How many people will be participating?
We expect over 1,000 runners and an additional 500 festival attendees.
Do I have to be a Sister Cities International member to participate?
The Race & Festival is open to the general public. Children and families are encouraged to attend, especially with the introduction of the Kids Fun Run this year. Contact our office for more information about getting involved in your local sister city program.
Where can I view coverage of the race?
Click here to view press releases and media coverage of the race.
For photos of last year's race, click here and here.
Contact specialevents@sister-cities.org for general questions regarding this event.
Members of the media please contact Patrick Madden at pmadden@sister-cities.org.
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