The Second Annual Takoma Park 5K Challenge has now opened registration for the May 2nd event.
Visit http://www.tkpk5k.com/ for all the updated information and links to registration materials. Watch a video from City TV's Takoma Snapshots about last year's race !
The race is part of the Safe Routes To Schools program, a Federal Highway Administration program funneled through each state.
Safe Routes to Schools in Takoma Park uses this grant money to create a number of activities with the local elementary schools. The main goal is to make it safer for students to walk and bike to school.
SRTS also sponsors a local International Walk to School Day with the PTAs from area elementary schools. Watch a video about the 2007 Walk To School Day.
Proceeds from the 5K race are used to help fund additional PTA programs on health and safety at East Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Rolling Terrace and Piney Branch Elementary Schools.
The National Center for Safe Routes to Schools makes the point that making it safer for kids to walk to school makes a community more livable for everyone. Kids who walk or bike to school get some exercise, traffic congestion is reduced, less pollution is created, in short, it's ALL GOOD!
So get off your computer (after you register online!) and start training to take the Takoma Park 5K Challenge to support Safe Routes!
