Excitement Building for Metropolitan Branch Trail 5K Race
Community groups and sponsors are adding to the anticipation for the Third Annual Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) 5K Run/Walk to be held Saturday, May 11, 2013. Local schools and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation have also indicated their plans to organize DC youth and students to join the run.
The race will be held on the off-road, paved portion of the MBT in northeast DC, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the intersection of S Street NE and 4th Street NE and the trail entrance (warm-ups and race day registration start at 8:00 a.m.). The site is readily accessible via the Metro Red Line (NoMa/Gallaudet U station). Participation is expected to near 500 runners this year.
Race co-sponsor DC Road Runners Club, a 501 ©(3) charitable organization which organizes more than 30 races annually in the DC area, will provide online registration, official timing and logistical support. The 5K course is USATF-certified. As a charitable event, proceeds will go to subsidize youth runners and fund other MBT trail/community linkages, such as trail beautification, safety and social recreation.
The first 150 students under the age of 18 who register online will be able to participate without charge. Adults who need assistance with registration fees may contact kellyp@railstotrails.org. To register, and for business sponsorship information, visit: www.gometbranch.com 
. You can also “Like” MBT5K on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mbt5k .
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