Just a reminder, the reason that your program is completely free of
charge is becauseof the dedication of volunteers who lead programs,
put on races, and domany other jobs for the club. You will be able to
have a successful Rockville 5K/10Kbecause of the work of volunteers.

One thing the club hopes and expects is that you return the favor by
volunteering forat least one race.

I am asking you to join me on Sunday, September 14, at the Run Aware
water stop, located on Viers Mill Rd. past Twinbrook Pkwy.
If any of you who are running have friends and family who would like
to volunteer, please have them sign up as well.

Why do you want to do this?
1. because you will get to see your fellow club members
2. because it will be a total blast
3. because you get a cool shirt and the great post-race party
4. because volunteers come out to support you in your races!

Water stop volunteers start early that day (your shift will begin @
6:15 AM, but there will be coffee and healthy doughnuts
first at check-in) but you finish early--you're done well before
9:30, and will have plenty of time to get to downtown Bethesda
for all the fun at the finish line.

Here;s how you sign up:
1. Go to the Parks Half site at http://www.parkshalfmarathon.com/
2. Click on the volunteer tab and the top of the page. A new
registration window will open.
3. Fill out the form, picking RACE DAY and SECTION 1 WATER STOP.
4. In the SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS box, write that you want to work at
the first water stop (the second
water stop in section 1 is already completely staffed).

You will get a volunteer confirmation, and will hear from Jim Farkas,
the Section 1 lead, the week of the race--and you will also hear from
me. We will be busy at our waterstop, and we want to rock the runners
with some great tunes as they head into the park!

NOTE: If you cannot volunteer for the water stop, there are LOTS of
other volunteer jobs available before and after the race.

Contact me directly if you have any additional questions.

Thanks for participating!

Patricia Maloney

MCRRC Run Aware Coordinator