RACE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MAX MOORE MEMORIAL TREEHOUSE

“Treehouse 10k” to be held on the Saranac River Trail in the City of Plattsburgh

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y – The City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department and the Saranac River Trail committee will be hosting a 5K and 10K race to be held on Saturday May 11, 2013 at 9am. All proceeds raised will go toward the building of the Max Moore Memorial Treehouse that will be erected near Pine Street.

“This is the first of a number of upcoming fundraising events to make progress on providing a universally accessible treehouse for children on the Saranac River Trail,” said Ashley Cousens, Saranac River Trail Committee Treehouse Coordinator. “We encourage runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to come out, enjoy some time on the Saranac River Trail and raise money for such a worthy cause.”

The route begins on Durkee Street and will lead to the Saranac River Trail. Participants will run the full length of the trail and will continue up to the SUNY Plattsburgh field house where they will take a lap around the Fieldhouse and head back to the starting point on Durkee Street for the 10K portion of the race. For the 5K portion, participants will follow the same route but will turn around at Kent Hall on the SUNY Plattsburgh Campus. On the day of the race, Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. and the race will commence at 9 a.m.

Participants have the option of choosing either to participate in the 5K or the 10K and can walk or run in the race. All participants will receive a race hat and have access to the after-party held at the finish line.

“As the first event of its kind and one of only a few 10k races in the region, The Treehouse 10k and 5k Run/Walk will be a great event to hold on the Saranac River Trail,” said Steve Peters, Superintendent of Recreation. “We look forward to providing a great event and to supporting such a worthy cause.”

The registration fee will be $20 for the 5k and $25 for the 10k and can only be done online at www.plattsburghrecreation.com. Registration will include a Treehouse race hat, goody bag, after-party access and bib number. The deadline for race entry is May 1, 2013. Registration will continue up until the day of the event, but hats and goody bags cannot be guaranteed for those registering after May 1.

To register for the event and learn more information or to become a volunteer, visit www.plattsburghrecreation.com. For sponsorship or general inquiries about the treehouse, contact Ashley Cousens at Ashley.cousens@gmail.com. For race and course information please contact the City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department at (518) 324-7709 or peterss@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov .

The Max Moore Memorial Treehouse is a universally accessible treehouse slated to be built along the Saranac River Trail. Thanks to a special ramp, this unique treehouse, perched in a tree along the Saranac River, will be accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

The City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department implements a variety of fitness and recreation programs and maintains seventeen parks throughout the city as well as the City Beach, the Crete Memorial Civic Center, and the City Recreation Center. The department’s mission is to strengthen the quality of life for residents of the City of Plattsburgh, surrounding communities and visitors by professionally instituting safe and affordable programs, services, and facilities designed for all ages, cultures and abilities.

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UPSTATE NEW YORK WELCOMES THE BIGGEST LOSER RUNWALK

Walk, Jog or Run Your Way through a Half Marathon/5K!

The Biggest Loser RunWalk is hosting a Premier Destination race in Plattsburgh, New York on June 9, 2013. From the first-time runner to the elite athlete, participants are encouraged to get off the couch and hit the pavement with a Half Marathon/5K. The Biggest Loser RunWalk is licensed through the NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group and Shine America.

The event was attracted to upstate New York due to the efforts of the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau and the City of Plattsburgh, which will help aid in the event planning process. The city is hoping that this event will bring health and fitness awareness to the community.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Biggest Loser Run/Walk Challenge to the City of Plattsburgh”, said Mayor Don Kasprzak. “We are proud to work with such a positive organization and to offer such a great event for the region. Runners and non-runners alike are recognizing the opportunities that our city presents for physical activity and the Biggest Loser RunWalk is the perfect event to showcase that. I challenge the entire city and the region to participate in the Biggest Loser RunWalk with me and to make a commitment to lead more active and healthy lifestyles with their families.”

Dan and Jackie Evans, organizers of The Biggest Loser RunWalk and season 5 contestants on NBC’s hit show, “The Biggest Loser,” offer the RunWalk as a non-intimidating environment for all participants, with a longer course time limit to complete the race. The Biggest Loser RunWalk is known for the perks it gives to its participants such as an exclusive Biggest Loser running shirt, finisher’s medal, free downloadable photos and more.

Race start time for the Half Marathon and 5K is 8am, where participants will start and finish in front of City Hall. The course winds through downtown Plattsburgh and along the lake. This race is a chip-timed race for participants tracking personal goals with special awards given to the top runners and walkers. This event will also include a Kids’ one-mile race for ages 4-12 hosted by Kids Fit Foundation. After the race, participants, family and friends can celebrate and relax at the post-race concert featuring former “Biggest Loser” contestant and Nashville recording artist, Dan Evans.

Packet pick-up will be on June 8, 2013 from 11am – 4pm featuring a Meet ‘n’ Greet with past Biggest Loser contestants.

For more information on The Biggest Loser RunWalk or to register for a race, please visit www.BiggestLoser.com/RunWalk.

About FitWorld Group LLC

The Biggest Loser RunWalk Race Series launched in the fall of 2012 throughout the United States, challenging all Americans to get fit and stay healthy. Organized by former contestants of “The Biggest Loser,” Dan and Jackie Evans, the race series includes a variety of race distances including 5K’s, 10K’s, 15K’s, Half Marathon’s, Off-Road Challenges and Kids’ Races. Whether you have yet to begin an exercise regime or you are an avid runner, this race series is dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals. Our mission is to get America off the couch and on the pavement! For more information, visit www.BiggestLoser.com/RunWalk.

About Plattsburgh

The City of Plattsburgh is located on the Adirondack Coast of Lake Champlain in the northeast part of New York State. Plattsburgh is adjacent to the six million acre Adirondack Park, is a short ferry ride from Vermont and the Burlington area, and about one hour south of Montreal, Canada. The City holds many festivals throughout the year that include the Mayor’s Cup Festival and Regatta, the Commemoration of the Battle of Plattsburgh, the Plattsburgh Half Marathon, and various small events. The City’s Recreation Department implements a variety of fitness and recreation programs and maintains seventeen parks throughout the city as well as the Municipal Beach, the Crete Memorial Civic Center, and the City Recreation Center. The department’s mission is to strengthen the quality of life for residents of the City of Plattsburgh, surrounding communities and visitors by professionally instituting safe and affordable programs, services, and facilities designed for all ages, cultures and abilities.

About NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group:

NBCUniversal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the domestic and international marketplaces. NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group manages all global ancillary television business endeavors for the NBCUniversal Television Group, including third-party home entertainment distribution, consumer products, musical soundtracks, special markets projects and the NBCUniversal Online Store. For the latest product updates and an overview of the properties managed by the group, visit the NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products portal at http://nbcuconsumerproducts.com.

About Shine America

Shine America is a world leader in producing and distributing compelling scripted and unscripted television and digital content and through its global Shine 360˚ division, building brands through the leveraging of its intellectual property and creating integrated marketing opportunities for advertisers. Shine America is known for popular and award-winning original series including The Biggest Loser, Tabatha Takes Over and upcoming series The Face; adaptations of Shine Group formats MasterChef, Minute to Win It, One Born Every Minute and Parental Control; long-running scripted hits The Office, Ugly Betty, and The Tudors; and over 20 ground-breaking original online series on MSN, Yahoo!, YouTube premium channels and other platforms, many of these produced in partnership with global brands such as Walmart, Toyota, Kraft Foods, Subway and Microsoft. Through Shine Group’s distribution arm, Shine International, Shine America distributes its extensive library of programming and formats to more than 150 countries. Visit www.shineamerica.com for further information.

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