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Bayside Historical Society
15th Annual Totten Trot 5K Foot Race
& FREE Kids Fun Run
Sunday, October 30th, 2016
Online Registration Closes Midnight the 29th
5K starts at 9:00 AM, Fun Run at 10:00 AM
*** New timing company *** elitefeats
Live online/text/email Results & FREE photos/video!
About this Event
BENEFITS THE BAYSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: to support the educational programs, events, lectures and workshops reaching children and adults in all of Queens and Nassau. Participating in the Totten Trot is a great way to support this NYC Landmark Officer’s Club known as the “Castle”and its programs.
REMEMBERING: Billy Barnes, a Baysider and electrician who tragically died while working on the Throgs Neck Bridge in 2009
NEW THIS YEAR!!!! Race on a USATF certified course!
Registration closes Saturday October 29th, at midnight
Packet pick-up starts at 7:30 AM 5K Race Starts at 9:00 AM
FREE KIDS FUN RUN: 10AM (COSTUMES SUGGESTED) Short distance sprint for tiny tots and kids up to 12 years, grouped by age category. Special “COOKIE MEDALS” for all participants
Entry Fee:
ENTRY FEE:
$30 on or before October 15th
$35 October 16-29
$40 day of race
KIDS RUN FREE!! Costumes Suggested :)
USATF Certified Course:
Waterfront course in Historic Fort Totten Park on Little Neck Bay in Bayside, a pristine stretch surrounding a preserved Civil War fortress. Runners will pass through the Historic District which consists of buildings dating to the late 1800’s. The Fort is situated where the Long Island Sound meets the East River at the Throgs Neck Bridge. The start and the finish are located at the Landmark Officers’ Club home of the Bayside Historical Society. The course includes a loop out onto the Little Bay Path to the Throgs Neck Bridge and back to the fort.
Awards:
CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS MALE AND FEMALE
NEW!!! 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $75, 3rd Place $50
$50 Best Costume Award
(for registered runners only--not kids' run)
Age Groups:
Male and Female 1stPlace Trophy
2nd and 3rdPlace Medals
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59,60-69, 70-79, 80+
Amenities:
UNIQUE TO THE TOTTEN TROT: Reception and awards presented in the historic ballroom of the Landmarked “Castle”—Officers’ Club. Enjoy Fall Breakfast Fare and Healthy Treats while entertained with live MUSIC!! Some Surprise visitors—MINNIE MOUSE has been seen dancing around the ballroom and the occasional “SPIRIT” of the fort may be lurking in the area!!
ANTIQUE CARS AND TRUCKS WILL BE ON DISPLAY
T SHIRTS: Designer t-shirts guaranteed to the first 150 registrants and those registered by October 15
RAFFLE PRIZES: Valuable gift certificates from restaurants and merchants. All runners are automatically eligible.
GOODIE BAGS : Great complimentary gifts and coupons from our sponsors and local merchants
Packet P/U:
Sunday October 30, 2016 (Day of Race) Starts at 7:30 AM
Free Parking: Large parking lot at the entrance to the Fort (212 Street and Cross Island Parkway) Short walk into the Fort to Bayside Historical Society #208
DIRECTIONS TO FORT TOTTEN:
FROM LONG ISLAND: LIE or Northern State Pkwy to Cross Island Pkwy, North. Exit #32 at Bell Blvd. Turn right at the light and the parking lot is on the left
FROM NEW YORK CITY AND WESTERN QUEENS: Queens Midtown Tunnel to LIE East to Clearview Expy. North/Throgs Neck Bridge. Willets Point exit– right fork to first left at 212th St., follow straight to parking lot on the left.
FROM THROGS NECK BRIDGE: Clearview Expwy to Exit 6B (26th Ave.) Left turn back onto Clearview Expwy. North (Follow directions above)
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: #7 Train to Main Street Flushing . Q13 bus to Fort Totten. Proceed through gate.
QUESTIONS: Call 718-352-1548 www.baysidehistorical.org
Timing & Results:
Personalized email and text message results during race.
Free Finish Line Photos & Video!
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