Run like a gazelle. Slither like a lizard. Amble like a tortoise. The 22nd-annual running of the Chaptico Classic will take place on Saturday, August 25, 2007. Serious runners are invited to compete on a 10K or 5K T.A.C. certified course described by Running Times as “one of the best county road races.” Kids 10 years and under can join the Chaptico Chase, the 100-yard dash that opens the event, while amblers can opt for a three-mile walk along bucolic country roads.
The Chaptico Classic benefits Alternatives for Youth and Families, which has been offering community-based therapeutic services to children and their families in Southern Maryland for 34 years. Services include residential and foster care and in-home services.
After the race, enjoy a healthy snack and visit the Health Connections van for free health screenings and body fat readings. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female runners as well as the top three racers in six age categories for each event. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt and other goodies.
Be part of the region’s oldest running event! Pre-register by calling 301-884-0312, by visiting www.alternatives4youth.org, or sign up beginning at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the race. Your $30 donation is tax-deductible while the kids’Chase is free! Races begin at 8:00 a.m. Registration and race start will be at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, located at 37497 Zach Fowler Road, 1/4 mile south of the intersection of Routes 234/238 (Maddox Road) in Chaptico.