MCVET 17TH ANNUAL 5/10K RUN

MARYLAND CENTER FOR VETERANS EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. 17th ANNUAL 5K/10K RUN/WALK

BALTIMORE --- May 27th, 2012 – 5K 7:30 a.m. /10K 8:30 a.m.  The MCVET 5K/10K Race is looking for runners and walkers!   The amateur race begins and ends at the War Memorial Park near City Hall in Baltimore, Maryland.  Every runner receives a race T-shirt.  The race has over 400 participates and raises approximately $30,000 for the shelter. 

The proceeds benefit the Maryland Center for Veterans Education & Training, Inc. (MCVET) which was incorporated in 1993 to provide homeless veterans and other veterans in need with comprehensive services that will enable them to rejoin their communities as productive citizens.  To learn more about MCVET visit our website at www.mcvet.org

Awards ceremony (cash awards and age group awards-medals/trophies) immediately following each race.  Random awards available. You must be present to win.   Awards include gift certificates, free weekend get-a-ways and much more. Refreshments will be provided.  This is an AMB Chip Timing race provided by Charm City Run. 

Registration fee: Pre Race-$20.00 - $25.00- Race Day. To request an application call MCVET at (410) 576-9626 ext.  225 or fax (410) 576-9628, or write to:  MCVET, Inc., 2012 5K/10K Run, 301 N High St, Baltimore, MD  21202.  Also call Race Director, Kelly Dees at (410) 308-1870, or fax at (410) 372-0560.   To register online:  www.active.com. 

Event website is www.charmcityrun.com or www.mcvet.org Race results will be posted on the internet at www.charmcityrun.com by May 29, 2012.