March 6: 5K Race & Community Walk for Health in Woodley Park

The 5K Race and Community Walk for Health (also known as VAMOS!) is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 6 in Woodley Park.  The race begins and ends at Oyster School.  The early bird registration deadline is this Saturday, February 19, so register at the lower rate, and get ready to run!

Why? 

First, this race is a lot of fun. All are welcomed and encouraged, whether you are a serious, competitive runner or someone who just wants to get out one morning and enjoy a hint of spring in the air. VAMOS! is a USATF-certified course with ChronoTrack timing, age-group awards, and race T-shirts for all who participate.

Second, this race supports local schools. The three DCPS or public charter schools with the greatest participation in VAMOS! will share 25% of race profits. When you register for the race, you choose the school for which you elect to run, whether you're a student there, a faculty member, or anyone else who chooses to support that school with his or her efforts. 

Third and last, this race has perks for all who register! Fitness Specialist and Trainer Clarence Duhart of CD Fit has donated a free month's trial membership for everyone who participates in the race. Also, all adults who register for the race are automatically entered in a raffle to win a year-long health club membership at the LivingWell Health Club in Dupont Circle (value $1,200; 2 available).

Community Run/Walk for Health on Sunday, March 6

The 3rd annual VAMOS! 5K Run and Community Walk for Health, hosted by the Oyster-Adams Bilingual School, is a USATF-certified course with ChronoTrack timing, age-group awards, and race T-shirts for all who participate. The DC Public School System and DC public charter school students and teachers may register for only $5.

The race also helps to support local schools. The three DCPS or DC public charter schools with the greatest participation in VAMOS! will share 25 percent of the race profits. "Participation" can include students and faculty of the school or any other members of the community who choose to run for that school.  (You note the school for which you choose to run when you register for the race.)

All adult registrants automatically enter a raffle to win a year-long health club membership at the LivingWell Health Club in Dupont Circle.

All are welcome! To register for the race, go to Vamos5K.com.

To ask questions, please contact Wendy Jacobson, wendy.jacobson @ verizon.net, or Elena Narwar,  ma.elena.nawar @ gmail.com.