The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY, June, 2011 – The Rotary Club of Monticello is pleased to announce the 32^nd Annual Monster Classic 5K and 10K Road Races (also known as the Monster Run-a-thon).

The event will be held in Monticello, on Sunday, August 7.

The Monster Run-a-thon is the Monticello Rotary Club’s major fundraising event. The money is used to assist local groups that provide services to people in need in our community. This year The Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County and Action Toward Independence are designated as beneficiaries of proceeds from the Monster Race.

The Monster Run 10K race has a long tradition in the Monticello area. It has been an extremely popular summer event for many years. The 10K racecourse has the reputation for being very challenging as it rambles through the Sullivan County countryside. The 5K course goes along part of the original Monster course to a turn-around.

The Monster Classic 5K and 10K road races start at Broadway and Richardson Avenue at 8:45 a.m.

You can pre-register online for the race at www.active.com. Information and entry forms can be obtained online at www.sullivanstriders.org. There are a limited number of Monster t-shirts so pre-register early and reserve yours.

Runners/walkers can also pre-register on Saturday August 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the registration tent next to Pizza Hut at a cost of $20.00. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. and the cost will be $22.00. There is a special discount for camps. Pre-register 10 or more camp runners/walkers and pay only $15.00 per runner. Registration forms can also be picked up at Kristt Company, Cohen’s Bakery and at many local merchants in Monticello and Rock Hill, NY.

If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a financial sponsor, contact Race Director, Orshii Boldiis at 845-239-2107 or email: oboldiis@hotmail.com.