Hello runners and walkers and welcome to the 2018 Route 20 Road Challenge Season!

The 2018 Race Schedule for the ROUTE 20 ROAD CHALLENGE is posted.

Participants who run in 5 events will receive a $5 gift card. Participants who run in 9 events will receive an armor-all quarter zip shirt.

Thank you to the Route 20 "Roadies" who showed up and ran in minus degree temperatures. They are awesome!!!

Results can be found at https://runsignup.com/race/results/?raceId=26931#resultSetId-106250

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 5TH ANNUAL MSC MILK RUN and congratulations to the winners! Results are posted -

Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners! The results are posted -

Well, here it is folks, the Route 20 "Roadies" shirt!! The shirt will be in blue and the logos will be printed on the shirt as you see it. You will be able to order a small-XL (both male and female fit). To give you an idea, the men's size will fit like the shirts that I give out at the Zone Run. They are relaxed fit!

Place: St. Francis De Sales School 220 Henry Street • Herkimer • New York • 13350
315-866-4831

Time: 10 AM

COST: $20 pre-registration or $25 day of

Pre-registration: Mail checks to address above to St. Francis De Sales School, Attention: Erin Sanchez/ Mary Geloso By March 17, 2018

Day of Registration: In Church Hall from 8:30 - 9:30

If you have any questions or require more information, please call Mary Geloso at (315) 254-1503 or Erin Sanchez at (315) 717-4563.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 31st Annual Fort To Fort Run & congratulations to the winners!

Here are the results -

Thank you to everyone who participated in The Zone Run, R.S. Community Center 5K/10K Run, 2 Mi. Walk, & Kids “Little Loop” and congratulations to the winners! The results are in -

Results are in for the West Winfield 5K Run. Thank you to everyone who participated & Congratulations to the winners!

Thank you to everyone who participated & congratulations to the winners!

Race results can be viewed at:

5K: http://www.leonetiming.com/2018/Roads/PatriotRun5K18.htm
10K: http://www.leonetiming.com/2018/Roads/PatriotRun10K18.htm

Shirts will be awarded to anyone who has completed 9 races in this years Road Challenge. The womens will be royal blue, and the mens will be navy.

Join the first race of the 2018 Road Challenge!

Starting Line:
Cazenovia College Athletic Center
Liberty Street
Cazenovia, NY

Road Race Starting Time: 1:00 p.m.

Finishing Line:
Cazenovia College Athletic Center
Liberty Street
Cazenovia, NY

After Party:
Cazenovia College Athletic Center - Upper Gym
Liberty Street, Cazenovia, NY
Chili Cook Off featuring area restaurants

After Party Starting Time: 1:30 p.m. (After the race)

The Route 20 Road Challenge held its first ever banquet recognizing the accomplishments of runners participating in the year long running series for the year 2017. The event was held at Michael’s in Sangerfield on Saturday, February 24, 2018.

The Route 20 Road Challenge, which links running events within the corridor of the Route 20 Scenic Byway, began in 2000. Former Route 20 Association President Bill Kwasniewski remembered how the concept developed with the input of a handful of race directors who gathered in the living room of his home in West Winfield. “Craig North and Bill Kosina have been the backbone of this series since day one,” he noted at Saturday’s event. Both North of Eaton and Kosina of Richfield Springs, who serve not only as the Road Challenge directors but direct races in their own hometowns, spoke at the event outlining plans for the upcoming season with 18-20 races expected on the 2018 schedule.

Also speaking was Kevin Hoehn who serves as the series’ unofficial ‘ambassador’. He spoke of the camaraderie and friendships built up over the years among race participants. “Unlike clubs and similar formats, this series is unique; it’s kind of freeform. There’s really nothing like it I know of.”

Runners attending Saturday participated in a certain number of events the past year earning customized running jackets. Those recognized included: Craig North, Eaton; Kevin Hoehn, Rome; Mark Perrin, New Hartford; Richard Ough, Burlington Flats; Rocco Ough, Burlington Flats; Hunter Ough, Burlington Flats; Alexis Lafever, Eaton; Jennifer Caloia, Morrisville; Joy Gifford, Eaton; Margaret Kemp, New Hartford; Elizabeth Fish, Waterville; Mark Ruane, Waterville; Jim Davis, West Winfield; Patricia King, Sherrill; Terri Woodford, Oxford; Ralph Rathbun, West Edmeston; Joanne Securra, Sherrill; Mary Pustay, West Winfield; Amber Piersma, Cassville; Jessica Powers, Milford; Susan Will, West Winfield; and Courtney Spatto, Waterville.

On a somber note, longtime participant Kermit Cadrette who passed away the previous week, was recognized. Cadrette, of Rome, didn’t begin running until he was over 50. In addition to 5k and 10k events, he also ran in over 80 marathons. Along the way, he served as mentor and friend to countless runners in Central New York and beyond. According to Kosina, “He epitomized everything there is with the sport of running.” In his honor, a new award was introduced with its first recipient being Kevin Hoehn.

Helping coordinate Saturday’s event was Courtney Spatto, a resident of Waterville and cross country coach at Rome Free Academy. The dinner is expected to become an annual event.

The Route 20 Road Challenge 2018 schedule is expected to be announced shortly. For more information on the series or the Route 20 Association, please contact Bill Kosina at 315-749-3286; Craig North 315-825-5691 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.); or Kevin Hoehn 315-335-1687 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.); or visit the website www.nyroute20.com.

The 31st ANNUAL FORT TO FORT RUN to benefit the Rome Historical Society

REGISTRATION:
Register online at  www.runsignup.com
7:30 - 8:45 am Race Day
Download registration form here.

LOCATION:
Rome Free Academy, 95 Dart Circle, Rome, NY

START TIMES:
Fun Run – 8:45 am
5K Run and Walk – 9:00 am
10K Run – 9:00 am

AWARDS:
Commemorative Medal to all 5k and 10k finishers
Cell phone ID holder to first 400 registered

REGISTRATION FEES:
Pre-registration on or before March 30, 2018 - $25.00
Morning of Race - $30.00
Student - $20.00

CHIP TIMING by LEONE TIMING
10-Year age groups
Refreshments!

The Open 10K is a hilly course with its challenge at the start. The 5K is an “out and back” on rolling hills. The 2 mile Walk starts on Lake Street and proceeds “out and back” Cemetery and Butternuts. The kids “little loop” is approx. ½ mi. total (out and back), starting and ending at the start/finish line with ribbons given.

Proceeds benefit the Richfield Springs Community Center.