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"Great Races, Great Causes"
The Geneseo Trio 5K series features three events, each with its own designated beneficiary(ies)
and each with its own unique course featuring
the Village of Geneseo. This year marks the
third annual Geneseo Trio!
Walkers and runners are welcome at each of these events. Participants who
complete all three will be eligible for the Geneseo Trio Awards (see
below).
The Geneseo Trio is sponsored by
GioVanna's Pizza & Pasta.
Registration
To
participate in the Geneseo Trio, simply register and participate in
each of the following 5Ks. We will keep track of who participates in
all three and will give out Geneseo Trio awards at the final event.
Please refer to each organization for details on registration costs,
etc. for their individual event. General information for each event is
below.
Awards
» Finisher Award (ALL Trio finishers): Engraved
pint glass,
courtesy of
The
Geneseo Store (Royaltees)
» Fastest Male (lowest combined time):
* Private wine tour and tasting for 10 people at
Casa Larga
Vineyards & Winery in Fairport, plus one
bottle of Finger Lakes Riesling (2009)
» Fastest Female (lowest combined time):
* Private wine tour and tasting for 10 people at
Casa Larga
Vineyards & Winery in Fairport, plus one
bottle of Finger Lakes Riesling (2009)
» Random Awards: Various prizes to be given at
random
Event 1:
The Oak Tree Half Marathon and 5k
September 4th
Benefiting: The
Genesee Valley Conservancy and the Geneseo Central School Cross Country Team
Annual Date: Sunday of Labor Day weekend
Start: 5K starts at 9:15am
Location: Geneseo Central School
Event website:
www.geneseevalleyconservancy.org/oak_race.html
Highlights: Chip timing, water station, live music, food, shirt, unique local prizes, and Kids Fun Run.
OAK TREE HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE TRIO FINISHER AWARD!
Event 2:
Friday Knight 5k Race/Walk
September 23rd
Benefiting: SUNY Geneseo Cross Country and SUNY Geneseo Track & Field
Annual Date: Friday of Homecoming weekend
Start:5:30pm
Location: Geneseo Village Park
Event website: http://www.geneseo.edu/5k
Highlights: Food, shirt, and post race entertainment
Event 3:
Ramon Rocha 5K Run/Walk
October 1st
Benefiting: The
Livingston-Wyoming Arc
Foundation
Date: October 1
Start:10:00 am
Location: Saint Mary's Church
Event website: http://www.lwarc.org/runwalk.htm
Highlights: Water stations, electronic timing by PCR Timing, shirt, local prizes, random door prizes, live music and food.
Questions? Contact
Jeff Thomas, Public Relations Director.
The Ramon Rocha 5K Run/Walk is
organized with generous volunteer assistance
from
Geneseo Kiwanis.
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