Join us on Saturday October 15, 2016 for the Fourth Annual Race for D.C. Kids 5k 

The Youth Leadership Foundation (YLF) and DRT Strategies invites you to our 4th Annual 5k Race for D.C. Kids. We want to bring the community together for this fun, family friendly event. All proceeds will benefit the children enrolled in YLF's two programs; PALS for girls & TAP for boys. 

The race will be held at Bluemont Park, 601 N. Manchester St., Arlington, VA 22203. The race will start at 8:00 am.

Registration will only be available online: $45 for the 5k (race day registration will be $55 if spots are still available and will be payable by cash, check or credit card) Online registration will close Thursday, Oct. 13 at 8:00 pm)

Packet pick up will be held on Friday October 14 at Potomac River Running Store in Arlington, 4501 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 from 5:30-7:30 pm and Saturday October 15 at Bluemont Park starting at 7:00 am.

Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers.

Commemorative uni-sex Cotton T-shirts will be available in limited quantities.

Top 3 reasons to run our race:

3) It is a great course for first-timers (or a PR). The run is an out and back course along a beautiful, almost flat stretch of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. This is the perfect event for all ages and fitness levels.

2) SWAG (and some cool prizes). Everyone who registers will get a commemorative T-shirt. 

1) You'll change a kid's life. All funds from the run will go to the Youth Leadership Foundation (YLF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Youth Leadership Foundation's mission is to build character and support the pursuit of academic excellence among youth in the Washington Metropolitan area.  Our Program for Academic and Leadership Skills helps girls to understand themselves and the world; developing a deep sense of who they are.  Our Tenley Achievement Program cultivates virtue and encourages boys to lead by example.  Since founded in 1997, 3,000 students have been through our programs.  YLF students receiving mentoring during the formative years are 130% more likely than their peers to hold a leadership position upon entering the workforce.

Sponsor a YLF student to run too! For another $45, you'll cover the cost of a committed student to participate - See donation options after accepting disclaimer and clicking continue below

For more information about the Youth Leadership Foundation click here: www.helpingkids.org