WINGS ON OUR FEET, PRIDE IN OUR HEARTS
Make your Pride week a special one by running, walking, racing and socializing with the DC Front Runners! Want to make a real difference? This year’s Capital Pride week (June 6-15) coincides with the charitable Lawyers Have Heart 10K race, the Komen National Race for the Cure and the inaugural TAD 5K Run for Pride. We’re even holding a Pride weekend fun run and walk for newcomers! After you’ve finished with running and walking, please join us at the Capital Pride parade and festival. All are welcome!
Want more information? Contact: outreach@dcfrontrunners.org.
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First Friday Happy Hour @ Halo - Friday, June 6, 6:30 PM
Come to Halo (1435 P St NW) at 6:30 PM to kick off your Capital Pride week with your fellow DC Front Runners! Newcomers and members are welcome!
National Race for the Cure 5K (Walk), Saturday, June 7, 8:15 AM
Join the DC Front Walkers for a walk around the National Mall by participating in the Komen National Race for the Cure 5K. This national event raises awareness of breast cancer issues and funds for research and support. For further information, go to: http://www.nationalraceforthecure.org/default.htm
DCFR Booth @ Capital Pride Festival - Sunday, June 15, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Interested in learning more about DC Front Runners? Visit our booth at the Capital Pride Festival on Pennsylvania Avenue! If you are a member, we’re looking for people to commit to 2 hour time slots for our pride booth from 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday, June 15. If you would like further information or want to volunteer, please contact Blake and Alex at outreach@dcfrontrunners.org.
Capital Pride Parade - Saturday, June 14, 6:30 PM
Look for the DC Front Runners in the Capital Pride Parade! The parade steps off at 6:30 pm on Saturday, June 14. If you want to march with us, look for our group at the parade staging area (around 24/N St, near Francis School) around 5 pm. If you’d like to work with us on our parade float, contact Alex at outreach@dcfrontrunners.org (CLICK HERE to download information PDF)
Welcome Newcomers Fun Run and Walk - Saturday, June 14, 9:30 AM - walk, 10:00 AM - run
Start off your Pride weekend by joining DC Front Runners for a great walk/run along Rock Creek Park on Saturday, June 14. All newcomers are welcome! We will meet to walk at 9:30 AM and runners will meet around 10 AM for a 3, 4 or 6 mile fun run. Meet us at 23/P St NW. Afterwards, we will grab a bite to eat. If you’ve wanted to check out our club, here’s the perfect opportunity to run or walk with us!
Lawyers Have Heart 10K - Saturday, June 14, 8:00 AM
You don't have to be a lawyer to race—all you need is a big heart. Join more than 4,000 lawyers, Washington residents, and DC Front Runners for this fun-filled event which includes the Lawyers Have Heart race and walk in Georgetown, as well as food and festivities. This is a charitable race for the American Heart Association. Visit http://www.runlhh.org/index.htm to register for this popular circuit race.
Targeting a Dream’s 5K Run for Pride - Sunday, June 8, 8:00 AM
Sign up for the inaugural 5K Run for Pride in Rock Creek Park hosted by Targeting A Dream to benefit their Scholarship Fund! Come out and run or walk to support future leaders of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. The Just A TAD Scholarship Fund provides three $1000 scholarships to student leaders who are members or allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. For further information, visit: http://www.targetingadream.org/newsandevents.html