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 New Rochelle, NY - Runners throughout the region are invited to participate in the virgin running of the Paine to Pain Classic Trail Half-Marathon on the new Colonial Greenway on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.
The Sound Shore Runners and Multisport Club, based in southern Westchester County, is putting on the race in cooperation with seven local municipalities – the Towns of Mamaroneck and Eastchester; the City of New Rochelle; the Villages of Scarsdale, Mamaroneck and Larchmont; and Westchester County Parks and Recreation.
Only the first 200 runners who register will gain the privilege of running 13.1 miles over hills, around hairpin turns, over rocks and roots, and through mud and streams in the first Paine to Pain Classic. The race begins at 9 a.m. at the Thomas Paine Cottage, North Avenue at Broadview, New Rochelle (across from New Rochelle High School). The entry fee is $35 in advance and $45 race day. Additional information and online registration can be found at www.soundshorerun.com/paine.
The Colonial Greenway, which had its soft opening this past spring, is a 14.5-mile unpaved trail loop spanning five municipalities in southeastern Westchester County. It links the Hutchinson River Pathway, the Leatherstocking Trail, existing trail systems, and local parks and nature preserves. Background on the trail’s evolution can be accessed at http://newyorkoutdoors.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/westchesters-colonial-greenway-grand-opening-sept-28/. The Colonial Greenway map is at http://www.westchestergov.com/planning/Design/ColonialGreenway11x17.pdf
Race sponsors include the Turkewitz Law Firm (NYC), Westchester Road Runner (White Plains), Cafe Mozart (Mamaroneck), the Moneypaper (Rye) and Jan Mar Trophies (New Rochelle).
The Sound Shore Runners & Multisport Club, the only running and triathlon club along Westchester's Long Island Sound, has members of all ages who run, cycle, swim and even kayak. Some are competitive athletes; others participate to stay in shape and make friends. The club provides camaraderie, coaching, clinics, social events and more. Additional information is available at www.soundshorerun.com.
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