Brief Description:

The event takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2009 beginning at 9:00 AM at Tymor Park, LaGrangeville, NY. Prizes for 1st 2nd 3rd places in age categories (12 & up) (gift certificates & more) Medals for 1st 2nd 3rd place kids 1-hour massage/reflexology for overall 1st female & 1st male Gift bags guaranteed for the 1st 100 pre-registrants by 4/30/2009 Face painting & free ice cream for all the kids!!!!

Fees:

5K Run: $20.00
Kids Run: $10.00

Online Reg. Closes:

April 30, 2009 11:59 PM Pacific Time

How to Donate:

New this year: Donate online on our new donation page on Active.com. You can keep your donation private if you want.

DIRECTIONS:

From North or South: Taconic State Parkway to Route 55 East Turn left at Bruzgul Rd/County Rte 21 Turn right at Tymor Park Rd From West: Mid Hudson Bridge/RT-55/US-44, continue to follow RT-55/US-44 (2.3 mi) Bear right onto RT55 when it splits of from Rt 44 Continue to follow RT-55(for about 10 mi) Turn left at Bruzgul Rd/County Rte 21 Turn right at Tymor

RACE PACKETS:

Goody bags are guaranteed for the 1st 100 pre-registrants by 4/30/2009. There will be refreshments and a Silent Auction. Face painting and free ice cream for all the kids!!!

Distance:

5K run above 12 years old, ½ mile for kids (4-11 years old), 5K run for teams. Teams can be made up of Business/Family/Friends of 5 or more. Each team member must be registered. (Registration Free if you raise $125.00 or more before 4/30/2009)

Time of event:

5K Run - 9:00 AM, 1/2 Mile Kids Run - 10:00 AM

COURSE:

TO BE ANNOUNCED

AWARDS:

Prizes for 1st 2nd 3rd places in age categories (12 & up) (gift certificates & more). Medals for 1st 2nd 3rd place kids 1-hour massage/reflexology for overall 1st female & 1st male. Gift bags guaranteed for the 1st 100 pre-registrants by 4/30/2009. Face painting & free ice cream for all the kids!!!!

HOSTED BY:

Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club, race director Lori Cassia-Decker and Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation

SPECIAL TRIBUTE MILE MARKER $50:

Mile Markers will be placed all along the course. Have a sign “In Memory Of” or “In Honor Of” posted on one. Donate now

FRIENDS OF THE RUN - $250:

• Your Name/Business will be printed on a water station • And, you will receive a "We support the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation" sign to be displayed at your home or business. Donate now

SILVER SPONSOR - $500 OR MORE:

• Your Name/Business will be printed on a water station • Your Name/Business will be printed on the 1st Mile Marker • And, you will receive a “We Support the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation” sign to be displayed at your home or business. Donate now

GOLD SPONSOR - $1,000 OR MORE:

• Your Name/Business will be included in all radio and newspaper advertising • Your Name/Business will be posted at all registration, raffle and water stations • And, you will receive a “We Support the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation” sign to be displayed at your home or business. Donate now

PREMIER SPONSOR - $2,500 OR MORE:

• Your Name/Business will be posted on the starting and finishing banner for all to see • Your Name/Business will be included in all radio and newspaper advertising • Your Name/Business will be posted at all registration, raffle and water stations • And, you will receive a “We Support the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation” sign to be displayed at your home or business. Donate now

PLATINUM SPONSOR - $5,000 OR MORE:

Your Name/Business will: • have a full page ad in every annual event booklet sponsored by Miles of Hope • be posted on a banner on the start and finish line for all to see • be included in all radio and newspaper advertising • be posted at all registration, raffle and water stations • “We Support the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation” sign will be given to you to display at your home/business. Donate now

FOUNDATION:

The funds raised by this race go to the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. This foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2003. The foundation provides programs and support services for women and families in the Hudson Valley affected by breast cancer. See the milesofhope.org web site for more information about the foundation.

GOALS:

Breast cancer is a serious disease that affects many families in the Hudson Valley, which is why we wanted a race where the benefits stay in the Hudson Valley. Miles of Hope is currently offering grants for projects in the areas of breast health and breast cancer education, outreach, screening, treatment and support projects in the counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester and Ulster.

Online Donations:

Click here to donate to Family Fun Run Supporting Miles of Hope

Event Description:

Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization. All proceeds stay locally in the Hudson Valley to aid families who have been touched by breast cancer. For more information about the "Miles of Hope" organization, visit: milesofhope.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: LORI CASSIA-DECKER (845) 485-6673, lorirun4@hotmail.com, or visit www.active.com

Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Family Fun Run