2019 RACE SCHEDULE

ROUTE 20 ROAD CHALLENGE

Participants who run in 5 events will receive a $5 gift card, 8 events for a special 20^th year  cap or tie back, and 11 events getting you a special 20^th year large duffel bag!

A special thanks to our 2019 Road Challenge Sponsors- Hotel Solsville and Pierce Auto Parts!

April 7: 32^nd Annual Fort to Fort, 5K/10K/Fun Run
Rome, Cindy Reynolds, 315-859-4015, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
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April 13: The Zone Run, R.S. Community Center 5K/10K Run, 2 Mi. Walk, Kids “Little Loop” 
Richfield Springs, Bill Kosina, 315 749-3286, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.runsignup.com/RSCC                                                                                                                             

May 3: 6th Annual MSC Milk Run, 5K Run/ Walk
Morrisville, Ashley Adams, 315 684-6743, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

May 11: 5K Run/Walk for Hunger
West Winfield, MaryLou Pustay, 315-794-5750, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

May 18:  4th Annual Michael Hotaling Memorial 5K Run/Walk 
Hubbardsville, Kerry Rice, 315-795-6793  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  https://racesonline.com/events/hubbardsville-fire-5k-michael-hotaling-memorial-run-walk

May 19: 5th Annual Council Rock to Council Rock
Cooperstown, Doug McCoy, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., http://www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2019-council-rock-council-rock-race/

June 8: Patriot 10K & 5K Run / Walk
Rome, https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rome/Patriot5K10KRunWalk

July 4th: Cazenovia July 4th Foot Races 5K, 10 Mile, & Fun Run
Cazenovia, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., http://caz4thrun.org/

June 15: 5K Run/Walk for Veterans
West Winfield, Sue Will, 315-822-5988, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

July 20: 11th Annual 5K Race for ChildRUN & 1 Mi. Walk
Morrisville, Jennifer Britton, 315-684-6400, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.morrisville.edu/childrens_center 

July 21: 24th Annual Millers Mills 5K Sundae Run, 2 Mile Fun Walk and Ice Cream Social
Millers Mills, Megan King-Ratcliffe, 315-292-4144, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The banquet capping off the 2018 season for the Route 20 Road Challenge also signaled
the start of the 20th year for the popular running series in 2019.
The event was held at Hotel Solsville, Solsville on Saturday, February 23. Around thirty enthusiasts attended the event where awards were given out to over twenty runners.
Road Challenge coordinator Craig North presented a short history of the series which began in the year 2000. The series ties together a number of small town running events ranging from 5k’s to a half-marathon, from Esperance to Nelson, east and west, and Rome to Cooperstown, north and south. Its format is unique in the running world and those who participate in a certain number of events earn recognition in awards ranging from gift cards to the past year’s top prize, an Under Armor running shirt.
Runners completing the challenge this year (at least nine races of the nineteen on the schedule) included Mary Pustay, Phillip Metzger, Kevin Hoehn, Craig North, Elizabeth Fish, Terri Woodford, Sarah Law, Jean Kosina, Susan Will, JoAnne Securra, Courtney Spatto, Alex Gifford, Joy Gifford, Jessica Powers, Alexis Lefever, Chris Lefever, Amy Markowicz, Jennifer Caloia, Ralph Rathbun, Amy Rathbun, and Patricia King.
Co-coordinator Bill Kosina introduced the runners and also presented the new-thisyear Most Improved Runner award to Sarah Rathbun.
‘Goodwill ambassador’ Kevin Hoehn presented this year’s Kermit Award to Terri Woodford of Oxford. In the presentation, he cited the award’s namesake, the late Kermit Cadrette who began running in his sixties and was such a positive influence on runners of all ages.
Major sponsors for the Road Challenge include Hotel Solsville; Pierce Auto Parts, Bouckville; and Stewart’s Shops.
This year’s schedule is close to completion and will include around twenty races.
Prizes for runners finishing at different levels this year will include gift certificates and a special runner’s duffel bag will go to the top participants. For info contact Craig North at southof20@yahoo or Bill Kosina at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Information about the Rote 20 Road Challenge can also be found on the Route 20 Association website www.nyroute20.com.

Almost 30 people attended the second Route 20 banquet celebration and awards ceremony. Twenty-two runners qualified for the Under-Armor quarter-zip running shirt with the Route 20 Challenge logo on it by completing 9 or more events.

The Most Improved Runner 2018 trophy was awarded to Sarah Rathbun She was recognized as a runner who has shown dedicated progress during the 2018 running season.

The Kermit Award, named in honor of Kermit Cadrette, is given to a runner who exhibits dedication, hard-work, mentorship, and is a role model. This year’s award was given to Terri Woodford.

ROADIES BANQUET

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Route 20 banquet is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at Solsville Hotel in Madison. Come early for cocktails at 3pm...Dinner is at 4pm.

BUFFET:
Prime Rib Au Jus
Grilled Chicken Breast
Fruit glazed ham
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Broccoli & red pepper
alfredo over penne pasta
Seafood Scampi (with pasta)
Peel and eat shrimp
Veggie and relish tray
Cheese and crackers
Tossed salad
Warm bread
Coffee, tea, soda
Dessert

$18pp
Includes dinner, coffee, tea, soda, dessert

Kids age 6 to 10 can pay $9 or they can choose any food of their regular kids menu. 5 and under are free!

This track club in Richfield Springs may be of interest to some of our walkers & runners -

THE 32nd ANNUAL FORT TO FORT RUN
To benefit The Rome Historical Society
*** SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019 ***
***Rome Free Academy, 95 Dart Circle, Rome, NY ***

CHIP TIMING by LEONE TIMING

REGISTRATION: 7:30 - 8:45 am Race Day

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
10-Year age groups
Refreshments!

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration on or before April 1, 2019 - $25.00
FEES: Morning of Race - $30.00
Student - $20.00

Event Registration:
8 - 9:45 am on April 13, 2019

Place: Richfield VFW - Lake St, Richfield Springs, NY 1/8 mile South of Route 20

RACE START TIMES
9:30 am - Kids “Little Loop” 9:45 am - 10K, and 10 am- 5K and 2 mile walk

REGISTRATION FEES
Kids “Little Loop” Registration Fee: FREE Rewards for all Little Loopers
Run or Walk Registration Fees for Adults and Students:
Pre- Registration (postmarked on or before 4/13/19): $25 Day of Race: $30

AWARDS
• Tech-shirts to the first 75 entrants (5K/10K & 2mi)
• Trophies - overall male/female (5K/10K)
• 1st - 3rd place awards for age groups up to 80-89 (5K/10K)

Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/RichfieldSprings/RSCCRunWalk or mail check and application to Bill Kosina, 1434 County Highway 25, Richfield Springs, NY 13439

Click here to download an application