NYRR will announce top five moments in 50-year history during ING New York City Marathon race week
NEW YORK - (September 15, 2008) - Fan voting to select the top five moments in New York Road Runners' 50-year history will open on Monday, September 15, and continue through Friday, September 26, it was announced by New York Road Runners president and CEO Mary Wittenberg. Fans can vote by logging on to NYRR.org and selecting their favorite from a list of 15 New York Moments that has been complied by a panel of journalists and NYRR officials.
"New York Road Runners has such a rich history, and it was only fitting to delve into the archives and rediscover some of the defining moments that have shaped our organization," Wittenberg said. "Now it's time for the running public to weigh in and participate in our anniversary celebration."
The top five New York Moments will be unveiled during the week leading up to the 39th running of the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2. The daily countdown to top New York Moment will begin with an announcement of number five at the news conference on Monday, October 27, and end with the #1 moment on Friday, October 31.
The voting is part of the 18-month long celebration of the NYRR's 50th anniversary that will extend into next year.
Beginning on June 4 - the actual anniversary date of the organization's inception 50 years ago - NYRR began posting 50 short videos that each commemorated one defining moment in NYRR history. Subjects ranged from defining New York City Marathon victories and losses to the creation of the NYRR Foundation kids fitness programs to other significant races on the organization's calendar, such as the NYRR New York Mini 10K.
New York Road Runners (NYRR)
New York Road Runners, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2008, is dedicated to promoting the sport of distance running, enhancing health and fitness for all, and responding to community needs. Our road races and other fitness programs draw upwards of 300,000 runners annually, and together with our magazine and website support and promote professional and recreational running. A staff of more than 100, assisted by thousands of volunteers, stages the ING New York City Marathon, as well as a road race nearly every weekend plus many track and cross country events. NYRR's home base in New York, and its lifelong identification with Central Park, have given many of its events iconic status, attracting the world's top professional runners. Our youth programs provide running to 50,000 schoolchildren in New York City and around the country who would otherwise have few or no fitness opportunities. For more information, visit: NYRR.org.
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director
(805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
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