About the Race The Crystal City Twilighter 5K will hold its inaugural running on Saturday, July 26, 2008. In partnership with Arlington County, local and national charities, sponsors, and the local business community, the Crystal City Twilighter starts and finishes in Arlington’s largest downtown and offers spectacular twilight views of the Pentagon, the Air Force Memorial, and vibrant Arlington. One of only a few evening races in the area, this event will prove to be popular among running and fitness enthusiasts. About Crystal City Crystal City, Arlington's largest downtown, is transforming. Bright and vibrant, Crystal City now features an abundance of fine restaurants, cafes, specialty stores, outdoor movie nights, bike trails, and two award winning theaters with Arena Stage and the Washington Shakespeare Company. With its quick access to the Metro area and proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the area is attracting many well-known businesses, non-profits, artists, tourists, and residents - all who are excited to call Crystal City home. From our hotels to our transportation options, Crystal City is also a green and environmentally-minded area - visitors can feel good about their stay with us, inside and out. Established in April of 2006, the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) is creating a soul for Crystal City. A public-private partnership, the BID is providing a higher level of service to visitors, workers and residents in Crystal City - driving to become world-class destination in both Arlington and the greater DC region. Whether you are a seasoned tourist, a working professional or a aspiring resident, come experience Crystal City! For more information on Crystal City, visit www.crystalcity.org. About Pacers Running Stores Family owned and operated since 1991, Pacers Running Stores is one the area’s largest running and walking specialty retail outlets with four locations throughout the greater Washington DC area. Pacers Running Stores strives to offer its customers an extensive selection of quality running, fitness, and multi-sport products, superior product knowledge and concerned advice from our family of experienced and diverse staff members, and opportunities for running and fitness training, racing, education, community outreach. Pacers Running Stores has been recognized as a philanthropic and business leader both at the local and national level. In 2007, Pacers Running Stores was the recipient of the prestigious Independent Running Retailers Association’s Ubuntu Award for our dedication to philanthropic work. In addition, Pacers Running Stores has received the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Best New Business of the Year Award as well as the American Red Cross Good Neighbor Award. Since 2003, Pacers Running Stores, and through the efforts of our staff, customers, suppliers, and charity partners, has raised over $500,000 for local, regional, and charity organizations. Pacers Running Stores has locations in Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, Silver Spring, MD, and Fairfax, VA and is owned by the Farley family. For store location and hours, as well as a list of other events we produce, please visit www.runpacers.com. Contact Information General event information: events@runpacers.com; 703-248-6883 Registration queries: Pat Dalby; pat@runpacers.com Sponsorship queries: Michael Wardian; michael@runpacers.com Volunteer information: Tiffany Logan; tiffany@runpacers.com Race Director: Kathy Dalby; kathy@runpacers.com