To honor the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, and as a healthy and healing tribute to public safety personnel who responded on that day, the Crystal City BID will partner with the DoubleTree Hotel Crystal City to host the 7th Annual Arlington Police, Fire and Sheriff 9-11 Memorial 5K Race taking place Saturday, September 6, 2008 in Crystal City at 6PM. More than 3,000 runners are expected to participate in the race, which is presented by the Arlington Police Charitable Fund, Inc., with assistance from the Arlington County Police, Fire, and Sheriff Departments. Proceeds from the race will be used to support 9-11 related charities.
The race is open to the general public as well as public safety personnel and members of the U.S. Military. Individual and team awards will be given to the top finishers in the law enforcement, firefighter, military and "open" categories.
The start/finish line of the race will be in Crystal City at the DoubleTree Hotel at 300 Army Navy Drive in Arlington. Post-race activities-including award presentations, food and beverages, and entertainment will be held on the DoubleTree Hotel grounds immediately following the race. Other event partners include CDWG, Sands Capital Management, 3D Exhibits, Object Video, Aramark, KBR, CEA, and the Association of the United States Army.
Official Website: http://www.crystalcity.org/eventdetail.asp?IdEvent=357