Thousand ran in D.C.’s longtime race, which organizers say helps fund classroom supplies, arts programs, and field trips.
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D.C., DC — Hundreds of runners took part in the Capitol Hill Classic on Sunday, a longtime D.C. race that organizers say has become increasingly important as schools face tighter budgets and rising costs.
The annual event raises money for the Capitol Hill Cluster School system, helping fund classroom supplies, after-school programs, arts education, field trips and teacher requests.
Organizers said the race itself has also become more expensive to put on, with rising costs tied to
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