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Nov.11,2010
The second annual Thanksgiving Day Marathon will take place at
9:00AM on Thursday, November 24, 2011
in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, New York City!
This is a FREE event. There are no cut off times or qualifications.
Just show up and run!
MARATHON, 3/4 marathon Half Marathon, 1/4 marathon and now offering a flat 5k course!
WE WILL BE COLLECTING NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS (cans, etc) AT THE START and DONATE them to POTS FOOD PANTRY, www.potsbronx.org WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING FOOD ITEMS TO DONATE!
The Thanksgiving Day Marathon course is the only trail marathon inside New York City!
The course is challenging, beautiful and scenic, a true adventure! The 1/4 marathon, half marathon, 3/4 marathon and marathon will be run on the scenic trails of the park and the 5k will consist of loops around the flat parade grounds which is mixture of paved pathways and a firm stone dust surface.
“We really want to bring new people into the sport of running and removing barriers to entry is crucial to making that happen.Our concept is the exact opposite of the trend of high prices and ridiculous requirements just to enter races . We hope to achieve these goals by offering free race entry, a fun experience and races that welcome everyone!”
Please join us for a wonderful run in the deep Bronx woods!
