14th Annual Van Metre 5-Mile Run for Children's Hospital to be Held on October 8, 2005

Burke, Virginia - The 14th Annual Van Metre 5-Mile Run for Children's Hospital will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2005, beginning bright and early at 8:30 a.m., at Broadlands in Ashburn, Virginia. Hundreds of participants from all age and skill levels will come together to enjoy fitness and fun, all for a great cause. The event kicks off with a Kids Run For Fun and the One-Mile Fun Run/Walk, followed by the 5-Mile Run. The Van Metre Companies host a post-race celebration for all participants including refreshments, awards and door prizes. In 2004, nearly $200,000 was raised for Children’s Hospital.

The Kids Run For Fun and the One-Mile Fun Run/Walk start at 8:30 a.m. The 5-Mile Run starts at 8:35 a.m. Participants include serious runners, weekend and occasional joggers, walkers, and even strollers (for the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk only) of all skill levels.

Cash prizes are to be presented to the first, second and third place overall male and female runners. Additional prizes will be presented to the top two male and female runners in the following age groups: 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60- 69; and 70+. Also, every child 12 years of age and under who finishes the Kids Run For Fun receives a commemorative gift.

Registration fees to participate will be $20/adult ($25 after September 30th), and $5/child 12 & under. Corporate teams can register for $50 plus $15 per team member. Registration will be available Thursday, October 6th from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Potomac River Running Store in Old Ashburn Square, and Friday, October 7th from 12 p.m. – 5p.m. at the Broadlands Nature Center located at 21907 Claiborne Parkway. Late registration and race packets for registrants will also be available race day, at Broadlands Nature Center Race Site, from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.

In an area tradition that extends over each of the past 13 years, the Van Metre Companies have raised over $1.5 million dollars for Children's Hospital through their sponsorship of the 5-Mile Run For Children's Hospital. At the first race in 1992, Van Metre raised $6,000. Last year, $198,000 was raised. Held at Broadlands, the best-selling Loudoun County planned community just off the Dulles Greenway in Ashburn, Virginia, this event draws hundreds of Van Metre business associates and members of the general public who wish to combine a day of fitness, fun and camaraderie with support from one of the very best causes in the nation's capital region.

As one of the largest privately held and locally owned homebuilding, development, commercial real estate and property management companies in Northern Virginia, Van Metre "Building Trust for Generations" in everything it does, including the Van Metre 5-Mile Run For Children's Hospital. To learn more about The Van Metre Companies and to register for the Van Metre 5-Mile Run For Children’s Hospital, visit www.TheVanMetre5MileRun.com or call 703.425.2637.

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