ECDC 5K RUN & WALK for REFUGEES

🏃‍♂️ ECDC 5K RUN & WALK for REFUGEES

📍 Bluemont Park South Shelter, 329 North Manchester Street, Arlington VA (map)

🕖 Event Schedule

• Elite 5K run: 8:00 AM (under 30 minutes)
• Open 5K run: 8:45 AM (under 45 minutes)
• Family 3K: 9:30 AM
• Post-race picnic: 9:00 AM (included with all races)

📝 Registration Details

• Register online via RunSignUp.com

📦 Packet Pick-Up

📅 Early Packet Pick-Up

• Thursday, June 27: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Arlington Career Center, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington VA 22204
• Friday, June 28: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Arlington Career Center, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington VA 22204

🗓️ Same Day Packet Pick-Up

• Starting 7:00 AM, Saturday, June 29, Bluemont Park

🤝 Sponsors & Partners

• Enterprise Development Group
• Phone: 703-685-0510 Ext 376 | M. 240-423-1376
• About: EDG is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing microfinance and technical assistance to low- to moderate-income individuals.
• Location: 901 South Highland Street, Arlington VA 22204

📅 Event Information

• Website: www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/runforrefugees
• Directions: From Route 50, turn north to the end of Manchester Street. Turn right onto free parking.
• Course: Paved park trails, one hill, no road crossings, OK for walkers and wheelchairs, USATF-Certified course VA16054RT.
• Awards: Medals for top 3 overall M/F (Elite 5K), clock times for Open 5K and Family 3K.

🍽️ Post-race Picnic

• Location: In the picnic shelter about 100 meters from the start/finish next to the restrooms.
• Catered by Dama Restaurant and Cafe.
• Restaurant: 1503 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 (703-920-3559)
• Pastry & Café: 1505 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 (703-920-5620)

📞 Contact

• Alemayehu Abera: aabera@ecdcus.org – 703-685-0510 ext.327

🏢 About ECDC

• Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1983, focusing on assisting refugees and immigrants.
• ECDC has resettled over 80,000 newcomers through its network.
• They provide humanitarian aid and educational services overseas, particularly in Ethiopia.
• This race is a fundraiser for ECDC to support conditions for children in crisis.

👥 Collaborators and Volunteers

• Race Director: Jay Wind, Safety And Health Foundation.
• Event Advisors: Gebregziabher Gebremariam and Worknesh Kidane, renowned Ethiopian athletes.
• Volunteers: Students and staff from Arlington Career Center, Arlington Public Schools.