Released on: May 29, 2008, 1:39 pm

Press Release Author: BBG&G Advertising & PR

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Frank Shorter, the Middletown
native who arguably has had the most impact on running in the history of the sport,
will be at the starting line along with over 300 registered runners and an expected
1100 participants and spectators on June 8th for the Crystal Run Healthcare Classic
10K.

Press Release Body: (May 28, 2008): Middletown, NY - Olympic Gold Medal Winner,
Frank Shorter, the Middletown native who arguably has had the most impact on running
in the history of the sport, will be at the starting line along with over 300
registered runners and an expected 1100 participants and spectators on June 8th for
the Crystal Run Healthcare Classic 10K. It is the 28th running of the popular 10K
race. Other notable competitors will include Steven Samoei of Kenya, Meseret Kotu of
Ethiopia, Wellay Amare of Holland, and America's Kathleen Jobes who advanced quickly
to the Olympic trials after a late entry to competition at age 30.

"The beauty of this event is that the local runner can compete with the field's
elite from points around the globe," remarks Frank Giannino, former cross-country
America runner and owner of Frank's Running & Shoe-Fitting Center in the Town of
Wallkill.

The race begins at 8:00 AM at the Twin Towers Middle School on Wisner Avenue in
Middletown. Pre and post race activities are scheduled at the Twin Towers Middle
School as well. And there's more than just a 10K making this a day to remember.
There's a 5K race and walk with many high school teams competing for the Rowley Cup.
This year the Junior Classic will have three age-group one mile races for kids 12
and under with shorter races for the younger runners.

Another classic is the Classic Community Health Expo, a central showcase for local
health providers that will include medical, dental, chiropractic, massage, police,
and service organizations - all dedicated to improving the health, fitness, and
well-being of our citizens. The Health Expo is conveniently set up along the midway
at the stadium entrance and runs from 8:00 AM - Noon.

The Classic 10K proceeds, presented by Crystal Run Healthcare, will benefit Orange
Regional Medical Center\'s new hospital. Food is once again being provided by
Otisville\'s Bada Bing II and others. Entertainment will be provided by local bands
and a live DJ. Photo opps will abound for all, including photos with world-class
runners and finish line photos provided by Ken Shelton Photography.

The primary mission is of The Classic 10K Road Races is to make a profound and
lasting improvement in the quality of life for the community. For more information
and to register, log on to www.classic10k.com. # # #



Web Site: http://classic10k.com

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