Here & There Column 8-10-10

Forestburgh 5K Supports Hospice

Summer activities throughout Sullivan County bring entertainment and competition to many and one of the outstanding sporting events is the annual Forestburgh 5K run and walk.
The race this year takes place on Saturday, August 14 at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Joseph in the Town of Forestburgh.
Race entry forms with complete directions can be downloaded at http://hospiceoforange.com and click on events or at http://sullivanriders.org.
Pre-registration is $18 and same day registration begins at 7:45 a.m. on race day for $20.
The first Forestburgh 5K run and walk took place in August 2007. The race was established as part of the Forestburgh Day events in the Town, as well as to raise awareness about and donations for Hospice of Orange and Sullivan counties.
This agency that has been the beneficiary of the race since its inception. In its first three years the race has raised over $40,000.00 for this worthy cause.
The race course is a measured 5k and timing chips will be used for the first time in 2010.
The race winds through the roads of the Lake Joseph community and the Inn at Lake Joseph.
Approximately 1/2 mile of the course is off road.
The overall race winners in 2007 were Tim Billias and Leane DiSalvo, in 2008 Tim Billias and Amy Uss and in 2009 David Wilbur and Emma Cohen.
Mark this important date down on your Saturday activities and compete or support this great activity and Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties.