The Preakness Stakes has remained throughout history a true test of a horse's ability and class, a race where remarkable horses meet one another other in a great classic. The phrase "Triple Crown" was not coined until the 1930's, but it is this race on the third Saturday in May where the best of the Derby horses gather to see if there will be that window of opportunity for a Triple Crown prospect. Much goes on during this colorful time at Pimlico, but it has always been the horse that draws the fans. As poet Ogden Nash wrote: "The Derby is a race of aristocratic sleekness, for horses of birth to prove their worth to run in the Preakness."
Seating
Infield - Preakness Day $35, In advance $30 at a local Amoco (Ticket valid for Infield Admission Only)
Main Building - Clubhouse $18, Grandstand $15 (Standing room only).Sports Palace Dining $50(Sold Out) (In addition to the price of this ticket, there is a $50 food and beverage minimum per person.)

Now in its eleventh year, The 2002 24 Hours of Snowshoe (formerly the 24 Hours of Canaan) draws 500 teams, 50 solo riders and more than 20,000 spectators. Sometimes referred to as "Woodstock on Wheels," it is the largest mountain bike event East of the Mississippi and has been listed as one of the top three mountain bike events in the U.S. by Mountain Bike and Mountain Bike Action magazines. The race takes place on June 29th & 30th, 2002 at The Silver Creek Lodge at Snowshoe Mountain Resort near Marlinton, West Virginia. Racing is a blast, but you can also have fun as a spectator, volunteer, or as support crew for one of the teams.

This race features a flat course which is easy to run along the scenic tidal basin. The starting line is near the Awakening Statue at Hains Point.

Every year thousands of Steeplechase enthusiasts converge on The Plains, Virginia to attend the annual Virginia Gold Cup Races. This challenging race over timber is one of the most distinguished events in America and has been held in Fauquier County since 1922.

our equestrian activities and events are listed here free ofcharge. To send us information about your event(s), please e-mail gharris@bcpl.net

June 21 - 26 Join cyclists from around the nation as you pedal over country lanes in the Appalachian Highlands of southwest Virginia. There is something for everyone on this tour with different mileage options each day. Explore the land of patriots, pioneers, prospectors, the Cherokee Indians and Daniel Boone. Enjoy traditional Virginia hospitality during what Bicycling Magazine has ranked as one of the "top ten tours in the U.S."

The most legendary high school basketball all-star game in the nation. Held annually in Washington, D.C.

The best party and greatest polo event of summer 2004! Polo, wine, beer, great food, and a sunny afternoon. Bring friends, family, business associates and enjoy the sport of kings in style! Tailgate and sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Event President, Greg Ball, at (202) 248-7907 or check out www.couragecup.com

The DC Rape Crisis Center is pleased to announce the First Annual DC Rape Crisis Center Challenge to increase awareness of sexual assault. A 5K Run/Walk for the Whole Family! April 2, 2000 Hains Point Washington, DC

Lucky Drive Ranch Fun Time Horse Show Series. Fun Classes for all. Open to All Breeds and Riding Styles.Day Divisions and Year End Awards.Series start April Of each year.

8th Annual Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament June 7th!Teams still needed! Register a team at wwww.hoopdreams.org. Registration fee is $75 for an adult team and $30 for a student team. Come join the fun! Proceeds benefit academic scholarships for deserving DC Public High School students! Play begins at 9AM. Celebrity game and sponsor recognition ceremony at 12PM.Good friends, good music, good food and good times, all in the spirit of education!

Isshinryu is a style comprised mainly of two Okinawan styles ( Shorinryu and Goju ryu) and weapons techniques. We teach kata's, weapons, self-defense, and sparring techniques. A student can improve self-esteem, improve physical condition, and skill level, but most of all develop the ability to defend one’s self and gain a better understanding of true peace. These classes are taught on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:45-8:45 pm (teenagers and adults), 6:45 to 8:00 Children (7 and up). Teenagers and adults welcome. Classes are in DC

The Kemper Insurance Open, Washington’s only PGA TOUR event, returns for its 35th year on Monday, May 27 through Sunday, June 2, 2002, at the Tournament Players Club (TPC) at Avenel in Potomac, MD. Since 1968, the tournament purse has grown from $175,000 to $3.6 million, and the top prize has increased from $30,000 to $648,000. For the latest information on transportation conditions, free shuttle bus rides, delays and directions to the event, visit Montgomery Co. Dept. of Public Works & Transportation Kemper page.

Offering equestrian combined training for Southern Maryland. This fall's event runs 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 23-24. Over 200 horses competing in dressage and stadium and cross-country jumping in Rosaryville State Park, Rosaryville State Park, Upper Marlboro. On US 301 5 miles south of MD Rte 4. Concurrent Fall Arts and History Festival at Mt. Airy Mansion on Sunday, Sept. 23, Rosaryville Rd., Upper Marlboro. Food on site. Free.

The first annual National Grand Prix of Washington D.C., an international, annual motorsports event and festival on the grounds of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium will be held July 19-21, 2002.

We want to let Washington DC residents know about the Thomas G. Labrecque Classic - a 5k run/health walk in DC on September 17th that is still open for registration.

A collection of events and organizations inquiring into the possibilities of non-violent conflict work as an alternative to traditional armed defense.

Preakness Celebration, Inc. is a 501 © (4) organization established in 1988 to produce a series of events in and around Baltimore to celebrate horse racing’s famed Triple Crown thoroughbred race, the Preakness Stakes. It is a separate entity from the Maryland Jockey Club, which hosts the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown at Pimlico Race Course on the third Saturday of May. Preakness Celebration stages a series of events, including hot air balloon ascensions, block parties, parades, 5-K Runs and other special festivities. Most of the events are free and open to the public.

We are a group of professionals who are taking part in this year's AIDSRide from Raleigh NC to Washington DC to help raise money for two local AIDS charities. Please consider making a donation to this important cause

The Four SeasonsHotel again hosts the Terry Fox Run --a four-mile fun-run to raise money forcancer research at Children's NationalMedical Center. This year's run will beheld Saturday, October 7 at 9:30am atthe Four Seasons Hotel.
(202) 944-9163

The Marine Corps Marathon, "The People's Marathon" ®, starts and ends at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The main race begins Sunday October 24th at 8:30a.m. Wheelchair participants begin at 8:20a.m. Special Olympics events begin at 8:50 a.m.

Multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility just 7 miles outside the beltway!

Looking for a challenge? Want to see beautiful scenery, help a great cause and meet some great people? The Fifth Annual Tour de Canal -- the country's longest off-road charity ride at 184-miles -- is scheduled this year for September 8 and 9, 2001. Bike enthusiasts also have 100- and 10-mile ride options. The event benefits the Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area.

a four-day bike ride taking place June 19-22, 2003.Tour de Friends starts in Raleigh, NC, passes through Richmond, VA, and ends in Washington, DC.The fundraising dollars from Tour de Friends will benefit three HIV/AIDS and health service organizations, including:Food & Friends in Washington, DC,Fan Free Clinic in Richmond, VA,Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina in Raleigh-Durham, NC

Join the Train to End Stroke marathon/half marathon training program! Teams are forming now to run the Jamaica or Disney Marathons. Make a difference in the fight against stroke and get fit at the same time. For more information call 1-800-666-4483.

A an updated calendar of all Maryland Terrapin NCAA sports including basketball, football, baseball, soccer, volleyball, & swimming.

information about the Alumni Event Alliance's annual gathering of alumni chalet tents at the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races held on the first Saturday of May at Great Meadow.

WCAC PLAYOFFS NOV. 10WCAC CHAMPIONSHIP NOV. 17DCIAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME NOV.22VA. NORTHERN REGION PLAYOFFS NOV. 16-24VA. STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP DEC. 8

The Van Metre 5 Mile Run for Children’s Hospital will offer cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers -- $300 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place.
Tel : 301.871.0400

Fully supported cycling event benefiting local AIDS charities. 330 miles, 4 days, Raleigh NC to DC. Washington DC AIDSRide is a life-changing experience. Call 202.293.RIDE for a free brochure.

Dates: October 24-29, 2000 Location: MCI Center, Washington,D.C. Since its inception in 1958, it has been our privilege to host, in our nation's capital, one of the most prestigious and competitive horse shows in North America. International Show Jumping, Hunters, and Jack Russell Terrier Races are just some of the events featured during the WIHS.
For further info. call (301) 840-0281,
or email us from our website @ www.wihs.org!

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