The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY (July 8, 2012) – The Rotary Club of Monticello, New York has announced that the 33rd Annual Monster Classic 5K and 10K Road Races (also known as the Monster Run-a-thon) will be held on Sunday, August 5. This is the Monticello Rotary Club’s major fundraising event. 

Money raised is used to assist local groups that provide services to people in need in the community. 

This year the International Boxing Academy of Monticello (IBAM) and DARE are the designated beneficiaries.

The Monster Run 10K race has a long tradition in the Monticello area and has been an extremely popular summer event for many years. The racecourse has the reputation for being amongst the most challenging as it rambles through the Sullivan County countryside. 

The 5K course goes along part of the original Monster course to a turn-around. Both races start at 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 to reserve yours.

Runners/walkers can also pre-register on Saturday August 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the registration tent next to Pizza Hut at a cost of $22.00. 

Race day registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and the cost will be $25.00. There is a special discount for camps. Pre-register 10 or more camp runners/walkers and pay only $17.00 per runner.

Registration forms can also be picked up at Kristt Company, and at many local merchants in Monticello and Rock Hill, NY.

Those interested in volunteering or becoming an official sponsor can contact Race Director, Orshii Boldiis at  845-239-2107 or email: oboldiis@hotmail.com.