Race Details

 Where – A live race!

  • Start, finish is at 283 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill, NY. (Look for Bernie’s Holiday)
  • Results will be printed and online. Link will be posted at a later date.

    Bib and Packet Pick Up

    There will be a couple of early bib pick up sites. TBA

Race Start – Back to a regular start with no social distance waves! 

  • 10:00 a.m. March 12, 2023. Official Start. We will follow all CDC and state regulations regarding gatherings.
  • 9:30 a.m. Early Start option is available only to those who expect to finish in more than 2 hours 30 minutes. Subject to Race Director’s discretion. Early Start is meant to allow walkers and slower runners to finish with the pack and join the post race festivities, food & awards ceremony. If you plan on finishing faster than 2 1/2 hours, do not take the early start option or you may be DQ and not be eligible for awards and piss off the race director. She is mean.
  • Walker Start is 8:45 a.m. Walkers must have one foot on the ground at all times (two off the ground you’re running or flying!) Walkers who are seen running (or flying) by spotters will be scored as runners.
  • Course and finish line closes at 1:30 PM. That gives you 5 hours to finish the race.
  • SWAG will be provided to first 500 registered participants. 
  • Unpicked SWAG is not mailed.
  • Personalized bibs when registered by February 20.
  • Medals to all finishers.  

Lucia Rein Two Person Relay

Lucia walked CLHM years before being diagnosed with cancer. She continued to walk the race while fighting. When it became difficult for her to breath and still wanted to participate. The Two Person Relay was created for her. Ideal for those who want to be part of the race and its cause but are unable to do the entire distance. 1st leg 7.5 miles, 2nd leg 5.6.

First leg starts with 10:00 am participants. Buses transport partners to the exchange and pick up the ones already done. We encourage you to take the buses. Covid guidelines will be followed.

Do not drive to the exchange, there are three buses circling and buses will have a difficult time turning around if cars are parked. 

During The Race

  • There will be Water and Gatorade at fluid stations every two miles.
  • Gels handed out at approximately mile 5.5
  • On Course Porta potties available at miles 3, and 10. One more at relay exchange mile 7.5, and if you spot one somewhere along the way, use it. If on our course, it’s game.
  • Main portions of The course will be closed to traffic.
  • Finisher’s Medal to all who cross the finish line
  • Professional Photography by Steve Kiel Photography on course and finish line.

After The Race

  • Food provided The Outback of Middletown will be offered to Participants as they finish while quantities last. We try to feed everyone, but if we run out, please be understanding. If you have special dietary needs or preferences, please plan accordingly.
  • Massage offered by Tony Trujillo.  We hope to have Tony back. 

Post Race Awards will be mailed

  • Top 3 overall male and female
  • Top 3 overall cancer survivors male and female (may place in other categories)
  • Top 3 overall male and female in the Walkers category
  • Top 3 overall in the Relay category
  • Top 3 male and female in the following age groups of the Run category:  16 and under, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 – 79 and 80 and over because 80 and up are awesome!

Certification & Timing

  • Professionally electronically timed by Super Race Systems.
  • USATF Course Re-Certification done in November 2020. USATF CERTIFICATION #NY10002JG

Other Information

  • Carpooling is advisable.  You may park at Crystal Run Health Care. Please refrain from parking in the church parking lot and on the road near the start/finish area.
  • We regret there are no refunds. 
  • Results will be online. 

The Motivational Mile –

A display of names honoring a loved one who has faced cancer and/or encouraging one of the participants. The names stretch along mile one and 11 reminding you with each step you take of the contribution you are making in the fight against cancer. To include the name of someone you would like to honor and remember in your run, submit a donation of $40 per sign. You may take the sign with you on your second round (mile 11.)

Pay by PayPal or send check with name of Honoree to PO Box 965 Rock Hill, NY 12775. Expect email from Race Director Myriam Loor verifying the information before the race. If you  do not get an email directly from Race Director at some point, yell at her preferably before the race. Remember she observes Lent and is not drinking at that time.

All Motivational Mile signs are confirmed before printing. If you didn’t hear from me…I don’t have it and you won’t see it.