Upcoming race: Putnam County Classic 'Run for your Life' 8 Miler July 4th, 2010

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Sponsored by the Taconic Road Runners and the National Road Safety Foundation

When’s the race?

  • July 4, 2010
  • Start:  8 a.m. (sharp!) at Mahopac high school, Mahopac, NY on Baldwin Place road in front of school
  • Finish:  on Mahopac High School track
  • Kids’ Run  at 10:15 – kids will enjoy running for fun on the Mahopac High school track!  Registration for  Kids’ runs on day of race only ( a nominal fee for each child).
  • Need directions?  Click here.

What’s it like?

  • Course –Scenic , flat to rolling loop course around Mahopac Lake  The first mile includes a downhill, and  the second  has  a uphill stretch.  Miles 3-5 are flat; miles 6 and 7 are rolling to downhill; and mile 8 is flat—finishing on the high school track.
  • Mile markers at every mile.  Plenty of water stops (miles 2, 5, 7, and in front of various lake houses).
  • Clock at finish with electronic timing by Taconic RRC.

Awesome!  Where do I sign up?  How much does it cost?

  • Registration –   Online at www.active.com or by mail — download the flyer.
  • Pre-registration –Entry Fee must be postmarked by June 25th.
  • TRRC Members $13
  • Non-TRRC Members $16
  • Registration Fee for all entrants after June 25th: $20
  • Pick up bibs and T-shirts race day morning ONLY in Mahopac High school  gym from 7 AM to 7:45 AM.
  • Sorry, no refunds on registration fees

What do I get out of it, I mean other than another sweet race under my belt?

  • T-shirts – Pre-registration guarantees a technical T-shirt!  T-shirts on race day while supplies last.
  • Awards: Presented in all TRRC age categories.   Top 3 overall males and females and 1-3 in 10 year age categories (under 20 –2 age groups: 16 and under and 17-19) will receive awards.
  • Post Race Party: refreshments, food and music –including Bagels by Somers Hot bagels.
  • Salsa by Mr Brother Bobby’s Salsa; fruit and drinks.  New Balance Westchester and NRSF tables.
  • Special raffle for shoes by New Balance Westchester

Who is paying for this?  Where is my money going?

  • Sponsors include National Road Safety  Foundation, New Balance Westchester , Somers Hot Bagels, and My Brother Bobby’s Salsa
  • PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE GO TO TACONIC ROAD RUNNER CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS

Who’s in charge?

  • Race Directors: Emmy Stocker – 203-622-0017 emmymargs@hotmail.com
  • Lee Mclaughlin - 914-330-6060 trigranny@hotmail.com