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 Mitzvah 5K Run 

The Mitzvah 5K Run and 2.5K Walk and Wheelchair Roll, Arlington's second-largest 5K footrace of the year,
 will be held on Sunday, June 3, at 10:00 am at Arlington-Fairfax Jewish Congregation,
 2920 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington VA 22204.

 Entry fee is $15 before May 25, $18 before June 3, and $20 on June 3.  Spectators are free.
 The event is a fundraiser for the congregation's scholarship program.

 The Mitzvah 5K has the most generous prizes of any race anywhere in the DC area.
 Unique among all races in the DC area, the Mitzvah 5K has prizes for EVERY finisher, from the fastest track star
 to the slowest bubbe (grandmother).  Prizes include a Marin Mountain Bike from Big Wheel Bikes;
 HUNDREDS of certificates for local restaurants for $100, $50, and $25; gift certificates at other local stores;
 movie theater tickets; memberships in health clubs like Gold's Gym and Sport and Health Clubs, including two one-year 
 passes to Thomas Jefferson Center worth $260 each; massage therapy sessions, and more.

 A sumptuous post-race picnic and a free book fair follow the race.

 Pre-race packet pick-up and a small expo will take place on Friday, June 1, noon to 7:45 pm.

 For an entry form, e-mail MITZVAHRUN@AOL.COM; or call 703-218-2726 and leave your name and fax number,
 or send SASE to MITZVAH RACE, 2920 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington VA 22204,
 or click http://www.arfax.org/entry.html for a printable entry
 

 The course is flat, fast, and scenic.  See http://www.arfax.org/20000521.html  for last year's results and photos.

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