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SALSA,
BLUES & SHAMROCKS 5K RUN
More than 2500
runners of all ages including world class
competitors along with local celebrities will
participate in the race. A collage of over 20
different musical groups including gospel,
bagpipes, meringue, klesma, salsa and brass
bands - will serenade the runners along the
route. Hundreds of kids' running their hearts
out all receive their Olympic style medals
awarded by local firefighters and policemen.
Coogan's 10th
Annual Salsa, Blues & Shamrocks 5K Run 2008,
is a
celebration of the strong community ties and
rich cultural diversity of northern Manhattan.
The race is founded on the premise that "kids
who run do better in school". The scenic route
circles the historic Cloisters and returns to
169th Street. New York City Road Runners calls
this "the best road race outside of Central
Park".
Races "within
the race" include the Captain Frederick III
Jr. race, created in memory of a local
firefighter who lost his life in the World
Trade Center attacks on
Sept. 11, 2001.
Captain III had founded this race,
a
competition among uniformed service. This
year, Captain III's wife will be starting the
race alongside other local dignitaries.
The Norbert Sander High School Open features teams of high
school students competing for trophies and
awards. Winners receive $500, to be donated to
their high school sports programs.
Sunday, March 2,
2008 - RAIN OR SHINE
9 a.m. 5k RACE
(begins at Fort Washington Avenue and West
169"' Street)
10 a.m. KIDS
RACE (ages 2-12; all children who participate
receive a medal)
Reception for
dignitaries and media at Coogan's immediately
following the race.
Proceeds from
the race will benefit the newly opened USA
TRACK AND FIELD HALL OF FAME and the ARMORY
TRACK AND FIELD CENTER.
-EXCELLENT PHOTO
OPPORTUNITY-
Alan Webb and Peter Walsh
Alan Webb and Eddie Jennings
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