22nd Annual Groton Labor Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
When: September 2, 2019
Where: Groton High School, 400 Peru Rd, Groton, NY
Race Day Schedule:
7:30-8:45 am
Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup
9:00 am
1 Mile Fun Run
9:30 am
5K Race
Amenities: Parking, restrooms and showers will be available near registration
outside the high school gym. Post race refreshments.
This race is sponsored by, and is a fund raiser for the
Groton Varsity Cross Country Program. All proceeds benefit the Girls' and Boys'
Cross Country Teams. Every year's proceeds have helped fund trips to other
competitions and to purchase team apparel.
Registration
Entry fee for those pre-registered prior to August 23 will be $14 for
students and $18 for adults. The 1 mile Fun Run is free.
Registrations received after August 23 and race day will
be $20 for students and $25 for adults. Registrations not received by race day
will be considered not sent and you will need to register on race day.
*** Team Discounts Available (5+ athletes ⇒
email Scott)
*** Fun run competitors can purchase a T-Shirt for $8 ⇒
Send order with application. Quantities are limited!
The course follows village streets (2.5 miles), an old railroad
bed (0.5 miles), and finishes on the high school track. Some flat terrain,
with a few steady inclines and declines, and one short, steep hill just
before the one mile mark.
Most wins (male) - 3: Adam Engst (2003-2004, 2012), Mikhail Kern (2016-2018)
Most finishes - 19: Steve Gallow, Jamie Saroka
Youngest runner (5K) - 4 years old: Adelin Strange (2018)
Oldest runner (5K) - 76 years old: Joseph Familo (2000)
Wettest race - 2011
Triple Town Grand Prix Series
The Triple Town Grand Prix, which was first held in 2017, consists of three 5K races
on consecutive weekends - the Lansing Lighthouse 5K, the Dryden Run for the Pride, and the
Groton Labor Day 5K. Prizes are awarded after
the Groton Labor Day 5K to the top 3 male and female runners with the best combined times for the three races.
