Looking to spend quality time with your family, or have a great day out with your friends? How about testing your endurance and improving your overall wellness?
Do sun, sweat and exercise get you excited?
Then you need to be a part of the
First Annual Schenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run!
I would like to personally invite you, your family and friends to participate in this exciting event on September 11th, 2010.
Important Race details:
Saturday, September 11, 2010
At Collins Park and Freedom Park in Scotia, NY
Race begins at 8:30am
Race Day celebration (food, music, family activities) begins after the race, approx. 12pm-2pm, at Freedom Park
Delicious BBQ by LT's Grill at the Race Day Celebration
Course descriptions and maps are available at the Schenectady County website.
Registration is open NOW; registration closes on September 3. NO race day registrations.
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Here’s how to participate in the race:
Create a 2-4 member team (ages 10+), with each member or members completing a different section of the race in relay fashion:~ Running, Biking, and Kayak/Canoeing.~ For those who are up for a challenge, participants (ages 15+) can also compete as an IronMan competitor, completing each section of the race independently.~ Registration is open now at the official Pedal-Paddle-Run registration website:
All race participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, a ticket for a BBQ after the race, and other race memorabilia.~ Registrants are also encouraged to bring family members and friends to the race, to cheer them on and enjoy the Race Day celebration in Freedom Park.~ Additional tickets for the BBQ are available through the race registration website, or by calling Wendy Voelker at 518-388-4603 (Adults $11.00/Kids 12 and under $7.00).
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Don’t want to race, but want to help out?
No problem! We are looking for volunteers to help with everything from registration to water distribution, and beyond!~ If you, your group, or organization can provide volunteers for the day of the event, please contact Wendy Voelker (Schenectady County Special Events Coordinator) at (518) 388-4603 or by email at wendy.voelker@schenectadycounty.com.
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Are you able to be an event sponsor, or donate goods or services?
You can make a non-monetary donation to the event, such as beverages for our participants and volunteers, gift certificates for race prizes, and giveaways for kids.~ We will be accepting donations up to the week prior to the event.~ Other sponsorship opportunities are available to local businesses and organizations.~ Just let us know you are interested and we will send you a sponsorship opportunity package. Your contributions will provide support to all of our fellow community members participating in this challenging endeavor!
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Is your business or organization able to sponsor a team?
The Pedal-Paddle-Run committee is working with area youth organizations to encourage youth participation in this fun wellness event.~ As a sponsor of a youth team, you would contribute the team entry fee and provide team t-shirts that recognize your business.
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For Additional information:
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Thank you for your help in making the first annual Schenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run a success!
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Wendy Voelker
Special Events Coordinator
Schenectady County
620 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
Ph 518-388-4603 | Fx 518-388-4590
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