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Sunday October 17, 2010

The 30th Annual Harry Chapin Memorial

Run Against Hunger

1 Mile Fun Run / 10K Run

and

NEW THIS YEAR

5K (3.1 mile) WALK

starting at 10:30 am 

 

The Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger seeks to focus attention on hunger and poverty issues and raise money for hunger relief both locally and overseas with a competitive 10K race and a community oriented Fun Run for children and families.

Join us for our 30th Anniversary Run and help us to raise funds to fight hunger locally, across the U.S., and around the world. You can make a difference! Click on our registration page for pre-registration and race day details. 

 
  1. NEW THIS YEAR - a 5K (3.1 mile) Walk (10:30am ) Starts on Old Post Road South at Veteran's Corners, runs through village streets and then along the Croton River and Croton Gorge Trail, returning by Cleveland Drive to finish at Croton Harmon High School. Race T-shirt for first 300 walkers.
  2. Pre-Registration: $20 Race Day: $25
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    1. The one mile Fun Run (12 Noon start time) goes through the local neighborhood, starting at Veteran's Corners and finishing at Croton-Harmon High School, allowing everyone to participate. Walkers are welcome. All finishers receive a custom medal. Entertainment & refreshments at the Finish. 
  5. Pre-Registration: Children 15 & under $7, adults over 16 $10, Race Day: $9/12
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                      1. The 10K road race (12:30pm start) takes a scenic route over historic Croton Dam, with start and finish at Croton Harmon High School. A course map for this year's traditional course is available here. Race T-shirt for first 300 runners.  Trophies awarded to the top three finishers in nine age group categories. Pre-Registration: $22 Race Day: $27

 

 

 

Here are three other fun ways to get involved and make a difference at the same time: 

  • Joey Val Coffeehouse on Saturday, Oct. 9th:  Join us for an evening of amazing acoustic music by some of the area's best performers at the annual Joey Val Coffeehouse.  Homemade refreshments will be available.  Click here for details and to purchase tickets.

 

  • Pasta Party on Saturday, Oct. 16th:  Bring the whole family and your friends to the annual Pasta Party the night before the Run. Delicious pasta, homemade sauces, salad, and desserts.  Plus a great silent auction! Click here for details and to purchase tickets. 

 

  • Fundraise to Fight Hunger:  Whether you're running or not, you can help fight hunger by encouraging family and friends to make an easy online donation on your own personal fundraising page! You might even earn a great reward for your efforts. Click here to start!

DONATIONS:

We are a 501(c)(3) organization and as such, your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. This year, you can donate on-line to support the Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger.  You can also help to make this Sam Columbo's most successful year yet! Click on Sam's picture to learn more.

You can also send checks to:

RUN AGAINST HUNGER
17 Old Post Road South
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

CLICK   HERE  TO SEE A VIDEO WITH PICTURES

FROM THE 2008 HARRY CHAPIN MEMORIAL RUN AGAINST HUNGER

Note:  After you click on the link, please be patient and allow approximately one minute for the video to load. Do not refresh your screen.  Thanks.

Thanks to the generosity of the artist, Jerry Pinkey, limited edition iris prints of an updated version of this original poster will be available this year. The iris prints are stunning in color and your donation will help to provide much needed food for hungry children and families in need.


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