| Date: | Saturday, May 31, 2008 - Rain or Shine |
| Place: | The Virginia Spine Institute |
| 1831 Wiehle Avenue, Reston, VA 20190 | |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 4 mile run |
| 9:45 am - 2 mile fun walk | |
| 8:00 am to 12:00 noon - Spinal Health Fair & Kids Corner |
Why Is This Race So Important?
The Spinal Research Foundation developed the annual "We've Got Your Back" 4-mile race and 2-mile fun walk as an educational event to increase spinal health awareness. When you participate in this race/walk you are raising funds that directly contribute to life changing research and educational programs.
Did you know?
More than 90% of the population will suffer from severe neck and/or low back pain during their lifetime. Eight percent of these people develop chronic pain, which means that at any given time, 35 million people in the United States are directly affected by disabling pain and many more indirectly. Techniques to cure, manage and prevent these conditions need to be developed, implemented and proven.
The Facts
According to the National Institutes of Health:
- At some point, neck or back pain affects an estimated 9 out of 10 people. It is one of our society's most common medical problems.
- The first attack of neck or low back pain typically occurs between the ages of 30 and 40. Spinal pain becomes more common with age.
- With symptoms ranging from a dull ache to absolute agony, back pain can put your life on hold.
- Back pain is second only to the common cold on causing missed workdays for adults under age 45.
- There are 35 million office visits for neck and low back pain per year.
- Over 400,000 medical admissions occur per year for neck and low back pain.
About The Race
The Course
This is a USATF certified 4-mile course on a scenic route through Reston, VA. With the start and finish on the corner of Sunset Hills Road and Wiehle Avenue, the course heads southwest onto the W&OD Railroad Regional Park trail. The turnaround point on the trail is at Hunter Mill Road. Certification # VA-08005-RT. Click here for course map.
Team Competition
Walking or running with friends or family? Interested in organizing a corporate team? Teams consist of any number of runners or walkers. Prizes will be awarded to the three largest teams.
Family Fun Walk
This 2-mile fun walk is perfect for children 12 and under and anyone else who wants to join the fun - moms, dads, grandparents and friends! The fun walk starts at 9:45 am.
$1000 In Cash Prizes
First Place: $300 (male and female)
Second Place: $150 (male and female)
Third Place: $50 (male and female)
• Age group winners will receive gift certificates.
Spinal Health Fair
Join us on race day for the Spinal Health Fair located at the registration site! This fun filled community event is open to all ages and will be held from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Learn how your spine works and what you can do to prevent injury in the future. Complimentary DEXA Scans will be provided by The Virginia Spine Institute to determine if you are at risk for bone fractures or Osteoporosis.
Kids Corner
Bring your children to the Wee Play Kids Corner for special activities including interactive play areas, color & learn stations and a moonbounce!
Performances by Youth Sports Jump Rope FX! Join us as we watch these athletes perform routines to music and display formation changes, strength, aerobic dance and intricate rope skills. Performances include Double Dutch, individual and team routines!
Click here to download the event flyer
| RACE DAY SCHEDULE | |
| 8:00 - 8:45 | Race Day Packet Pickup & Timing Tag Pickup |
| 8:00-12:00 | Spinal Health Fair & Kids Corner |
| 8:30 | Opening Ceremony |
| 8:45 | Group warm up with Fitness First |
| 9:00 | 4 Mile Race Start |
| 9:45 | 2 Mile Fun Walk Start |
| 10:30 | 4 Mile Race Awards Ceremony |
