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 Mt. Kisco, NY - A road race for people of all ages and a festival featuring a host of exhibitors with information about fitness are in store for the Westchester Medical Center Running Festival on the Bronx River Parkway, Sunday, October 12, beginning at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.
Presented by Westchester County Parks and Genesis Adventures, the event includes a half-marathon (13.1 miles), and a 10K run (6.2 miles). There will also be a special Fit Kids Run for children. There will not be a full marathon event.
The course is a half marathon loop that starts just south of the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Runners proceed south on the BRP to Scarsdale Road where they hook a U-turn and head back on the northbound side of the parkway. The northern portion of the parkway features some rolling hills while the southern half has some steady inclines, but is much flatter. Overall the course trends downhill to Scarsdale Road then uphill back to the County Center. The 10K starts further south on the BRP and will make a U-Turn at the Crane Road exit.
Future race competitors ages 12 and under can also compete in a special ½-mile non-competitive Fit Kids Run at the County Center. Registration is free and available only on race day. The race is part of the County Health Department’s Fit Kids program.
Racers can check-in on Saturday, October 11, at the County Center from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. or on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m.
Half marathon begins at 8:30 a.m.; 10K run at 9 a.m.; and the Fit Kids Run at 11 a.m. Awards will be presented at 11 a.m. The event will be held rain or shine.
Registration fee is $50 for the half-marathon (14 years of age or older); and $45 for the 10K run (12 years of age or older). Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants receive a tee shirt, “goodie bag,” and finisher’s medal, along with access to post-race entertainment and refreshments.
For more information or to register for the Westchester Medical Center Running Festival, log on to www.genesisadventures.com; or call (203) 262-3376.
During the event, the New York Search & Rescue team will provide medical coverage for the race. Aid stations will also be available at various sites along the course.
After the race, participants can enjoy refreshments provided by Whole Foods Market of White Plains.
The event is presented by Westchester County Parks and Genesis Adventures, Inc. It is sponsored by Westchester Medical Center, with assistance from Zachy’s Wine and Liquor, Inc., Equinox Fitness Clubs, and Whole Foods Market/White Plains, Hammer Nutrition, AmpliVox and Feed Granola Company. Media sponsors are News 12 Westchester, radio station 103.9 WFAS, The Journal News, Westchester Magazine and Westchester Health & Life. Charity sponsors are The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Team Kate.
The Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Avenue in White Plains, at the junction of the Bronx River Parkway and Tarrytown Road (Route 119).
Please note that the Bronx River Parkway will be closed to automobile traffic from 7:30 a.m. until 12 noon on the day of the race.
The Westchester Running Festival is part of the Westchester County Be Fit program that encourages residents of all ages to get and stay fit, eat healthy and live longer. For more information about or to join Be Fit Westchester, log on to www.westchestergov.com/fitness.
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