PTOS & FAPTO Innovation 5k
Sunday, October 16th 2011 8:30 AM
Event Details:
Date
Start: Sunday, October 16, 2011 @ 8:30 AM
Address
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Madison Building
600 Dulany St
Alexandria, VA 22314
Registration Timeline
Registration will close on Friday, October 14, 2011 @ 3:00 PM EST
Late registration is now open at the updated prices listed below. A limited number of race t-shirts are still available but we can not guarantee availability of sizing.
Registration Fees
USPTO Gym member $25.00
Non USPTO Gym member $35.00
Open to Everyone - Friends and Family Welcome!
Brief Description
The inaugural Innovation 5K has a great location starting and finishing at the United States Patent and Trademark Office Carlyle Campus. This is a family-friendly event utilizing B-Tag timing technology from RaceDCTiming to capture all running/walking times.
Innovation Outreach by PTOS
Representatives will be present from PTOS math and science outreach programs to help raise awareness of their contributions in furthering innovation and to provide information on how you can help.
Innovation 5K Race/Walk
The Innovation 5k offers a competitive but fun race on Eisenhower Avenue with a climb close to the start/end of the run. The event starts on Eisenhower Avenue behind the Madison Building and finishes in the Dulaney Gardens of the USPTO Campus. The event offers a unique technical t-shirt, B-Tag Timing by RaceDCTiming, a chance to win valuable awards/prizes, and post-race refreshments and entertainment. Walkers will be timed too!
Click here to see the Race Map
5K Training at the USPTO
The Fitness Center located on the first floor of the Knox Building at the USPTO is a great resource for USPTO employees to train and get in shape for the Innovation 5k. For more information on membership, please see one of the Fitness Center staff members at the front desk of the gym or visit http://www.ptofitness.org/.
The USPTO WorkLife Team also has both running and walking clubs available for all employees of the USPTO. The running and walking clubs are for athletes of ALL levels, from the first-timer all the way up to the most experienced. For more information on either the running or walking club, please contact Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov.
B-Tag Timing and Scoring
B-Tag timing operated by RaceDCTiming will be used to score the 5K race. The system uses a computer "tag" located in each runner’s bib and records the exact time a runner crosses the starting line and the finish line, resulting in a net time for each runner. Overall awards will be based on clock time and age group awards will be based on net times.
Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the top two male and female finishers as well as the top two male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & over. There will also be random awards during the post-race ceremony - you must be present to win random prizes.
Packet Pickup
Packets, t-shirts and bibs will be available at various offices around the USPTO Carlyle Campus the week prior to the race (October 10th-14th). More details on exact office locations will be sent directly to race registrants prior to pick-up times.
Picking Up for Your Friends and Family
We do allow runners to pick up bibs and t-shirts for their friends and family. We request that the proper communication occur so you can find each other on race day or before. You will need to show us your ID to pick up for friends and family. Please note that t-shirts cannot be mailed if they are not picked up.
Race Premium - Technical T-shirts
Each registrant will receive a technical t-shirt depicting the PTOS & FAPTO Innovation 5k logo. Sizes are Adult XS, S, M, L, XL and XX.
Post-race Activities
Delicious fresh bananas, granola bars and bottled water will be available. Award ceremony to follow completion of the race at approximately 9:45am.
Parking
Free parking will be available the morning of the event in the East Parking Garage located on John Carlyle St next to the USPTO campus.
Volunteers
If running is not your thing, you can still be part of the event by volunteering your time! If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please send an email with "Innovation 5k Volunteer" in the subject line to: Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov or Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov
Questions?
Please contact Matthew.Troutman@uspto.gov or Seahvosh.Nikmanesh@uspto.gov