Antietam 2012 Run Through History Race Set for June 3rd

Author: Brad Hopkins, ITP Admin | Published: 05/08/2012 | 414 Views | Short URL: http://itpwv.com/local/n/8839

Hagerstown, MD - Head Start of Washington County, Inc. has announced that the 33rd annual Antietam Run Through History will take place on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012.  Events will include a 10K road race and a new 5k race.  Runner’s World has called this “one of the country’s most beautiful races.”

The event’s 10K and 5K options provide opportunities for a variety of runners.  Awards are given in categories according to age of the runner and distance of the race.  Full details and registration information can be found at http://www.runthroughhistory.org or by calling Race Director Dick Snyder at 301-797-6464 or Head Start at 301-733-0088 x102.

Proceeds from this year’s race will benefit Head Start of Washington County, Inc., a non-profit agency dedicated to making a difference in the community.  Currently serving 485       children ages birth – 5 and their families, the agency provides a wide range of services. These include educational, medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, disability, child care   and social support.

The Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau is a financial sponsor of the event. The annual race welcomes runners from throughout the Mid-Atlantic to Hagerstown and Washington County. For more information about the county, see: http://www.marylandmemories.com.