6 Races / 10 City Neighborhoods / 29.2 Total Miles / Hundreds of acres of parks

SYRATHON returns in 2010!  The City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, with Fleet Feet Sports, The Syracuse New Times, and Brooks Sports, are again proud to offer this unique series of now SIX road races through our city’s parks system, and along charming city streets.  The Series is designed to encourage healthful physical activity year-round…all while promoting the sights and sounds of city life! 
We’ve added a new race this year, but the challenge remains the same…to run your own, personal marathon within the City of Syracuse.  Five of the series races showcase distinct neighborhoods and city parks…true hidden gems…and feature some of the most lovely homes, scenic vistas, and historic markers in the area.  A sixth race…the Mountain Goat…hits them all (at least it feels like it after 10 miles!) 
Syrathon 2010 is made possible by the support of its generous sponsors, and, of course, the tremendous efforts of the individual race committees.  Each of Series races are well-established because of the hard work and creative, thoughtful planning of individual race committee.  Each race has it’s own flavor, and the dedication of all race volunteers brings great benefit to respective city neighborhoods and to so many charitable causes.

The Challenge

Become a Syrathoner…  Run them all…Complete your 26.2 miles (and then some) over the course of the 6-race schedule… all while benefiting local neighborhood associations and other charitable causes. 
Complete at least 4 of the 6 races to become eligible for a Syrathon 2010 Technical Race Shirt.  Other great prizes, including Brooks Running Shoes, gift certificates, and even a Flat Screen TV will be awarded through random prize drawings.
Remember…this Series challenge is “participation-based”…which means there are no times to keep track of; no placements to worry about.  Just get out there, take it at your own pace, and have fun!

The Races

	Tipperary Hill Shamrock Run...Syrathon again kicks off with the Shamrock Run…and takes runners through Burnet Park and past historic neighborhood pubs and landmarks, including the famous “green-on-top” traffic light.  Music from local bands provide motivation all along the route! Celebrating its 5th Running! Date: March 6              Time: 11:00am            Distance: 4 miles         Contact: info@tipphillrun.com
	Dunn Tire Mountain Goat Run…32nd running of the Goat will again bring you on an exhilarating tour of the city, tackling 2 of Syracuse’s highest peaks along the way and concluding with a tremendous party in Clinton Square.  MG Race Expo is now held at the new Fleet Feet location on Bridge Street! Date: May 2     Time: 3K Run/walk – 9:45am / 10 mi. run - 10:15am Contact:goatrun@twcny.rr.com
	Paige's Butterfly Run...Thrilling run connecting Clinton Square with the Inner Harbor and the Creek Walk, benefiting the Center for Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders at Golisano Children's Hospital. Run, Walk or Crawl at Paige's Butterfly Run and then stay for the Taste of Syracuse!  Date: June 5    Time: 9:00am              Distance: 5K (3.1mi) Contact: paigesrun@twcny.rr.com
	Inner Harbor 5k…Syrathons’s newest addition, this late summer run launches from the beautiful Inner Harbor and visits Leavenworth Park and the Creekwalk. Proceeds benefit the Inner Wealth Initiative, a collaborative & grassroots movement intended to enhance the mental health and wellness of children and families throughout our communities. Date: August 29 Time: 9:00am Distance: 5K (3.1mi) Contact:docgilbert@hotmail.com
	Strathmore Parks Run…Scenic course that includes beautiful Onondaga Park, lovely neighborhood streets and breath taking views from atop the Woodlawn Resevoir. Date: September 26,2010  Time:2:00  Distance:4 miles   Contact:Strathmore.neighborhood@yahoo.com
	Eastwood Park-to-Park Autumn Run…Incredible fall colors round out your series with a trek along tree-lined neighborhood streets, and finish like an Olympian with a loop around the Track at Sunnycrest Park.  Date: October 17, 2010 Time: 10:00a.m. Distance: 5 miles Contact:eastwoodrun@gmail.com

The Prizes

Race Day Prize Drawings….a pair of Brooks running shoes, a Fleet Feet Gift Card, and much more… will be awarded to winners of a random prize drawing following each of the 6 Series races.  Be sure to visit the SYRATHON/Fleet Feet tent before each race to register for the FREE drawing!

Grand Prize Drawing… at the conclusion of Syrathon 2010 (following the Eastwood Run), the grand prize…        an LCD Flat Screen HDTV… will be awarded to the winner of a random drawing.  Race series participants will receive one Grand Prize entry for every race entered.  Enter 4 races, receive 4 Grand Prize entries.  Enter 5 races, receive 5 grand prize entries.  Enter all 6 races for the best chance to win!  Other prizes as well!

Technical Running Shirts…  100 Syrathon 2010 Technical Running Shirts will be awarded to those meeting the challenge of participating in 4 of the 6 Series Races.  Shirts will be awarded at the conclusion of the series, to the first 100 eligible participants to visit the NEW Fleet Feet Syracuse store and claim the prize. 

Commemorative Medals…awarded to all Syrathoners – those covering at least 26.2 miles over the course of the 6-race challenge. (yea, you pretty much have to do them all!)

The Procedures

1. Sign up for each race…Participation in the prize drawings and Race Series challenge is free, HOWEVER, you must register for each race individually, and pay the requisite race fees, according to procedures listed on each race registration form!  Eligibility for prizes will be determined via participant lists provided by the race directors or timing companies. 
2. Visit the Syrathon 2010 Fleet Feet booth on race day… Fill out a short information card/raffle ticket to be entered into that day’s raffle, as well as into the Grand Prize raffle.  Be sure to visit the booth before each series race for the greatest chance of winning.
3. Complete at least 4 of the 6 Races.  Now with SIX races, the challenge is to complete 4 of the 6 series races in 2010!  Again, 100 “limited edition” technical race shirts will be awarded, at the conclusion of the 2010 Race Series, to participants who had completed 4 of the 6 races.  Shirts will be available on a first-come first serve basis at Fleet Feet Syracuse’s new location on Bridge Street.  Shirts will not be mailed out. 
4. Receive one Grand Prize drawing entry for each race completed… The more races you enter, the more chances you’ll have to win the Grand Prize Drawing.  Just be sure to visit the Syrathon Fleet Feet booth at each of the Series races.