WPCNR PRESS BOX. From Westchester County Recreation & Parks. September 18, 2006: Registration is now open for the second annual Westchester Marathon on the Bronx River Parkway Sunday, October 8, beginning at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.
Presented by Westchester County Parks and Genesis Adventures, the event includes both a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half-marathon (13.1 miles), and, new this year, a quarter-marathon (6.5 miles).
There will also be a special Fit Kids Run for children.
The course starts at the Westchester County Center and heads south on the Bronx River Parkway to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, where runners will move to the northbound side of the parkway. Those running the half-marathon will end at the County Center, while those running the full marathon will continue for a second loop; those running the quarter-marathon run the course halfway in both directions. The course is certified by the USA Track & Field; USA T & F Rules of Competition will be in force during the race. Walkers are welcome to join the half-marathon portion of the race.
Future marathon competitors ages 12 and under can compete in a special ½-mile Fit Kids Run, beginning at 11 a.m. that day, at the County Center. Registration for this race is free, but you must pre-register by logging on to www.westchestermarathon.com. The race is sponsored by the Simon Kidgits Club and Westchester Track Club and is part of the County Health Department’s Fit Kids program.
The marathon begins at 8 a.m.; half-marathon at 8:30 a.m.; quarter marathon at 9 a.m.; and the Fit Kids Run at 11 a.m. Awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine.
Registration fee is $85 for the marathon, $55 for the half-marathon and $50 for the quarter-marathon; Fee includes a medal for all who complete the race, along with a tee shirt and “goodie bag.” Participants must be 14 years of age or older.
