The Nate Robson / The Citizen
Runners looking for a way find their racing legs after the long winter off will enjoy Union Springs' 10th Deuce two-mile run.
Pat Kimber, a chairwoman for the event, said the sanctioned race will give novice and experienced runners a chance to warm up for the upcoming season by starting out on a shorter course.
“It's a nice little tune-up race for people just getting started because it's only two miles long,” Kimber said. “We get entrants of all skill levels looking to participate because it's a fun little race.”
Kimber said the race started as a way to promote the Frontenac Museum by bringing more visitors into the village. With roughly 70 people running each year, the racers usually bring their friends and family with them in order to have their own cheering squad.
With the course starting in Frontenac Park by the shores of Cayuga Lake and ending in front of the village hall, Kimber said participants and fans often come back from as far away as New York City or Canada to enjoy the Finger Lakes' scenery.
“Many of the same people participate each year,” Kimber said. “It's a beautiful setting start-to-finish by the lake. It's just spectacular.”
This year, the race will also attempt to increase the participation of youngsters in an attempt to promote the race's long-term viability and popularity.
Russ Ebbets said children who are participating in his skills and drills track-and-field training will be able to register for the race for free in order to test their new abilities and improve their overall health.
The six-week skills and drills program gives young children a chance to learn about track and field events and their proper techniques without having to train like a full-time athlete, Ebbets said. Instead, the goal is to teach children the basics, which they can continue to use to promote their own general health even if they never play competitively.
“If we have the children starting out young, it's a win-win situation,” Ebbets said. “We get them active and avoid the obesity problems that we have now, and we get them involved (with the race) at a young age. If we get the kids hooked, they will keep coming back, so we will let them run for free.”
The race will also feature shorter courses for children who are not ready to run or walk the full two miles, Kimber said. There will be an 800-meter course for 13- and 14-year-olds and a 600-meter course for children 12 and younger.
Everyone who makes it to the finish line will be greeted by music from the Union Springs Community Band, which will also provide entertainment for spectators while they watch the race.
“Their friends and family will be there to cheer them on,” Kimber said, “and (the runners) will know they are approaching the finish line when they hear the band.”
Nate Robson
253-5311 ext. 248
nathan.robson@lee.net
If you go
What: 10th Deuce two-mile race
When: 7 p.m. Friday, June 12
Where: Starts in Frontenac Park and ends at Union Springs Village Hall
Cost: Spectators free, race registration is $8; runners can register race day
Info: Call 889-7273
Pat Kimber, a chairwoman for the event, said the sanctioned race will give novice and experienced runners a chance to warm up for the upcoming season by starting out on a shorter course.
“It's a nice little tune-up race for people just getting started because it's only two miles long,” Kimber said. “We get entrants of all skill levels looking to participate because it's a fun little race.”
Kimber said the race started as a way to promote the Frontenac Museum by bringing more visitors into the village. With roughly 70 people running each year, the racers usually bring their friends and family with them in order to have their own cheering squad.
With the course starting in Frontenac Park by the shores of Cayuga Lake and ending in front of the village hall, Kimber said participants and fans often come back from as far away as New York City or Canada to enjoy the Finger Lakes' scenery.
“Many of the same people participate each year,” Kimber said. “It's a beautiful setting start-to-finish by the lake. It's just spectacular.”
This year, the race will also attempt to increase the participation of youngsters in an attempt to promote the race's long-term viability and popularity.
Russ Ebbets said children who are participating in his skills and drills track-and-field training will be able to register for the race for free in order to test their new abilities and improve their overall health.
The six-week skills and drills program gives young children a chance to learn about track and field events and their proper techniques without having to train like a full-time athlete, Ebbets said. Instead, the goal is to teach children the basics, which they can continue to use to promote their own general health even if they never play competitively.
“If we have the children starting out young, it's a win-win situation,” Ebbets said. “We get them active and avoid the obesity problems that we have now, and we get them involved (with the race) at a young age. If we get the kids hooked, they will keep coming back, so we will let them run for free.”
The race will also feature shorter courses for children who are not ready to run or walk the full two miles, Kimber said. There will be an 800-meter course for 13- and 14-year-olds and a 600-meter course for children 12 and younger.
Everyone who makes it to the finish line will be greeted by music from the Union Springs Community Band, which will also provide entertainment for spectators while they watch the race.
“Their friends and family will be there to cheer them on,” Kimber said, “and (the runners) will know they are approaching the finish line when they hear the band.”
Nate Robson
253-5311 ext. 248
nathan.robson@lee.net
If you go
What: 10th Deuce two-mile race
When: 7 p.m. Friday, June 12
Where: Starts in Frontenac Park and ends at Union Springs Village Hall
Cost: Spectators free, race registration is $8; runners can register race day
Info: Call 889-7273
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