Antietam National Battlefield

           Sharpsburg, Maryland 10K - Race - 2 Mile Fun Run

On behalf of the Race Committee, APPLES for Children, and Head Start of Washington County, we want to thank you for your support of the above organizations and this great annual event.

Sunday June 1st, 2008

Starting time is 8:30 a.m. for both the 10K race and 2 mile Fun Run. Packet pick-up begins at 7:00 a.m. on June 1, 2008  in front of the Dunker Church, near the Visitor Center.

SETTING

The beautiful and historic Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg, Md. is the site for the 28th Annual Run Through History. On September 17, 1862, one of the most important battles of the Civil War took place here. It was the bloodiest day ever on American soil as over 23,000 casualties were recorded as killed, wounded or missing.

FEE

$28.00 Mail-in registration should be postmarked by, Wednesday May 28, 2008. $35.00 Race Day Registration. Beautiful Custom Designed T - shirts will be given to all registrants. There will also be numerous random prize drawings, delicious refreshment, following the race, additional T-shirts and other race items can be purchased or ordered on race day.  Fee does not include admission to park services and facilities  In order to ease registration you have three ways to register, send the registration fee in, to download registration form click here.

   PROCEEDS

All proceeds again benefit APPLES for Children, Inc, a non-profit organization providing child care referral services,  training and technical assistance to local residents and agencies and Head Start of Washington County. Head Start of Washington County was recently named one of America's top Head Start Program.

FACILITIES - PARKING

Sani-pots are located near the start/finish line. Please do not use Visitor Center Rest Rooms. You will be directed to parking near the registration area. Do not park in the Visitor's Center parking lot which is reserved for other park visitors.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Sleep Inn, located near the battlefield just off I-70,exit 29. Call 301.766.9449. Hotel features indoor heated pool, fitness center and complementary continental breakfast.

AWARDS 10 K Race

$300 Cash & Trophy to 1st male  & 1St. Female

$200 cash to 2nd Male & 2nd Female

$100 cash to 3rd Male & 3rd Female

$150 cash to 1st Male & 1St Female Master (40+)

Plus $200.00 cash award to any runner, male and female who establishes a new course record.

• 13 & Under
• 14-17
• 18-29
• 30-39

• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70+

• 1st Gold Medallion
• 2nd Silver Medallion
• 3rd Bronze Medallion

• Note:

  The top 3 finishers and all children 10 and under in the 2 mile Fun Run/Walk will receive medallions

Awards Ceremony

Refreshments and random prize drawings for all participants will be held following the race with the awards ceremony beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m. near the Start/Finish line.

Results

Results will be posted immediately following the race at the site of the awards ceremony. For a individual copy, send a self addressed stamped envelope to APPLES FOR CHILDREN along with the race application, or go here and download the results. 

QUESTIONS

CALL APPLES FOR CHILDREN, INC. at 301-733-0000x 100 or Race Director Dick Snyder at 301-797-6464 or srs2907@myactv.net.