Thursday, January 6, 2011

2011 Cherry Tree Ten Miler and 3 Person Relay

The 2012 Cherry tree will be Sunday February 19, the day before Presidents Day.  Click here for details


Do the Cherry Tree either as an individual "hard core" 10 miler runner, or as a member of a 3 person relay team.

Registration Fees

                                  Early                 Pre Registration                 Race Day
                               Before Feb-16        Feb-17,18 or 19             Feb-20

PPTC Members           $18                           $25                            $30
Non-Members             $21                           $25                            $30

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Bishop Ford High School                          :

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Start is 200 yards south of Center Drive on the inner loop roadway. Enter the park at Bartel Pritchard Square and walk south on the inner loop roadway. The finish is just inside Center Drive. Portosans located next to finish and in proximity to start.

This race will be time using D-Tag timing and results will be posted on www.pptc.org

This race is capped to insure a quality event.  All registered participants will receive a race souvenir.
Baggage Check:
Baggage check will be available at the finish line. Please leave your valuables at home. PPTC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Awards
10M Awards:
  • Cash Awards for Top 3 10M Overall, men and women - $100 first place, $50 second place, $25 third place

·       Top 3 10M in each age group:  Men/Women: 19 and under; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+
·                   First PPTC Member, Men/Women
Relay Team Awards:
Top 3 Men, Women and Co-ed Relay Teams
Youth Relay Team Awards: (NEW FOR 2011!)
Top 3 Sum of age under 35, under 30 and under 25 Relay Teams

No duplication of individual awards.



A portion of the proceeds of this event will


In Person Registration & Early Pickup: 
  • Thursday Feb 17th 4-7 p.m. at JackRabbit Sports in Union Square Map (42 West 14th St (between 5th and 6th Aves).
  •  Friday Feb 18th, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 19th, 3-6 p.m.at JackRabbit Sports, Park Slope Map (151 7th Avenue (between Carroll St. and Garfield Pl.).

Race Day Registration and Pickup: Bishop Ford Cafeteria, 19th Street and Prospect Park West - 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. To ensure runners will get to the start line for the 10 a.m. start, registration will close at 9:30 a.m. SHARP!
Awards will be available following the race at Bishop Ford High School.  Unclaimed awards will be available at Jack Rabbit Sports Brooklyn util March 1.
Directions to Bishop Ford
By Car: BQE to Prospect Expressway - 10th Avenue Exit. Make right at stop sign. Bishop Ford is on the right. Registration is in the gym on 19th Street
By Bus: Bishop Ford is at the end of the B69 and B61 bus lines 
By Subway: Take the F train to 15th Street/Prospect Park Station. Walk 5 blocks to 19th Street.  Always check with www.mta.info before starting your trip F/G trains may not be stopping at Prospect Park.


New for Prospect Park Track Club members.  The first female and male member of our club will receive a 3 month membership to Harbor Fitness.  


Also, look for their trainers at the Start/Finish Line for some help with "warming up".



We would also like to thank the support of The New York City Chapter of TEAM IN TRAINING. Ever thought about doing a full or half marathon, triathlon, or 100-mile bike ride?  Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training, the world’s largest endurance sports training program!  You’ll receive personalized training with the Team, airfare, lodging, and race entry; in exchange, you’ll raise funds for blood cancer research.  This season, choose from events including the Nautica NYC Triathlon, San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & Half Marathon, Mayor’s Marathon & Half in Alaska, the Ride to Montauk, and others!  Visit www.teamintraining.org/nyc or email ben.spoer@lls.org.


We will be having an athletic clothing drive.  We are going to announce that any clean, used and usable athletic clothing and equipment can be dropped off at the Bishop Ford Cafeteria during the Cherry Tree.  This clothing and equipment will be drop-shipped to Belize to assist the Belize Amateur Athletic Association


Thanks to our newest partner in this race:  Cheribundi will be available at the finish!.  They say "cheribundi™ starts as Montmorency cherries grown in Michigan and New York orchards. We use a proprietary juicing process that was developed with Cornell University to make a drink that retains all the power and benefits of the nutrients and antioxidants found in the little round fruits. cheribundi™ has more disease-fighting antioxidants than other juices and has been tested in the lab and field by athletes and people who just work out. Because cheribundi™ is all-natural and not from concentrate, it's a feel-better and live-healthier addition to your lifestyle."
It will be available at the Bishop Ford High School after the race!


Before the race you can enjoy a sample of FRS healthy energy drink. "The advantage FRS Healthy Energy® has over other energy drinks is simple. Instead of using lots of caffeine and sugar to give your body a lift, FRS activates your body's own energy-producing mechanisms, so you can stay at your best longer without fear of crashing. In other words, you get the energy you need to turn possibility into reality, whether you're shooting for a championship or just trying to make it through your workout."


Any Questions, ask... CherryTree@pptc.org