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University Park Azalea Classic 5K-1K-1M

Please go to www.azaleaclassic.com to register. This is a family-friendly event that promotes good health and raises money for the local public elementary school (University Park Elementary School). To ensure there is something for everybody, no matter what age, we have three separate runs: 5K, 1K and 1M. The local Northwestern High School Marching Band plays at the beginning, and we end with a post-race party including an awards ceremony, DJ, and snacks of fruit and bagels. The 5K course zigzags through our town, and if we get the timing right, you can also enjoy the azaleas! The event is organized by the UPES PTA. We welcome people from University Park, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, College Park, Takoma Park, Brentwood, Bladensburg, Mt. Rainier and beyond -- as we generally have some runners from Virginia, DC, and even states farther away. Local business sponsor the event as well. Please join us!

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