Chris Thater Memorial
27th Anniversary Event

Purpose:

The Chris Thater Memorial is dedicated in memory of Chris Thater, an avid cyclist, who was killed by a drunk driver. The event is a project of the Broome County STOP-DWI Program to heighten awareness about the drunk-driving problem. The race attracts over 1,500 participants from local athletes to world-class competitors with crowds of over 10,000 spectators. The Chris Thater Memorial consists of the Pro, Elite and Novice cycling events, and a national class 5K Run. The Chris Thater Memorial also features a large Expo area with numerous vendor displays, full concession, entertainment, sports/health clinics, demonstrations and other youth sports and special events.

When: August 28-29, 2010

Where: Recreation Park, Beethoven St., Binghamton, NY 13905

Air Travel Info: Greater Binghamton Airport www.binghamtonairport.com

Ground Travel:

       MAPQUEST Maps

Competition: USA Cycling National Racing Calendar Event, USACRITS Series Event, USATF 5K Run Event

2009 Prize Purse: "$65,000 in cash and prizes"         

                     Win DICK'S Gift Certificates 1st place $50.00, 2nd place $20.00
                                              and 3rd place $10.00 awarded to all age group winners of 5K 
                                              Run and Public Cycling Races.
                       Mavic wheel sets to the winners of the Master Men 35+, Master 
                                              Men 45+, Senior Womer 3/4, Senior Men 4/5 and Senior Men 3 
                                              cycling events. (In addition to cash prizes!!) 

Chris Thater Music Festical:  2009 Featured 12 bands

                                Two Days and Twelve Bands of Great Music
                                       From Blue Grass to Big Band.
                                                 Free Admission
                                      
                                                         Featuring
                   The Pallor Cats                                        Randy McStine
                   Dirt Farm                                                The Shambes
                   Taze Yannick                                           Stoddard Hollow String Band
                   Voodoo Highway                                      Pat Donnelly
                   Scott Freeman Band                                 The Boogiemen
                   Thr String Band                                        Pasty White and Double Wide

                                   Performance Schedule and Band Description
 

Chris Thater Memorial Expo: Saturday August 29 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
                                               Sunday August 30 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

                                              Expo Flyer

                                              Expo Registration Form

Other 2009 Activities:           

• Family Fun Run - Saturday August 29th 4:30 pm
• Kenda Stunt Show Presented by Haro: www.mikested.com
• Juggler Extraordinaire Will Stafford
• Jon Bon Fed Charicature Artist
• Adirondock Challenge Climbing Wall
• Discovery Center Bicycle Exhibit

Concessions: Sam A. Lupo & Sons, Inc.                                                                  

Lodging: The Binghamton Regency Hotel - Official Hotel of the Chris Thater Memorial 
               $75.00 plus tax/night 607.722.7575
              
 

Participants: 1,500 plus athletes. 2008's race attracted athletes from 30 states and 20 countries.

Spectators: 10,000 plus - featuring course side seating and hospitality tents.

Start/Finish Line: Beethoven Street at Recreation Park in Binghamton, N.Y.

Cycling Race Course: A technical 1.2 mile six corner (for Pro Men)  and .85 four corner (for all other events) counter-clockwise course with a hill, that is held around a scenic city park, with a National Register Historic Carousel. Located in a residential neighborhood of Binghamton, New York. Check the Event tab for race schedules.

Neutral Race Support provided by: 

Pro and Elite Athlete Assistance for Cycling:  James May 
Work 607.778.2056,
Email: bcstopdwi@co.broome.ny.us                

5K Road Course: Flat, fast, record quality course. USAT&F certified course.

Elite Athlete Assistance for 5K Run: Grace Tabeek, 5K Run Coordinator. 607.722.8744, nights and weekends or email gtabeek@stny.rr.com.  

Course Maps: Thater Race Routes (see Routes) 

Promotional Sponsors: WBNG-TV (CBS), WBXI-TV (CW), Time Warner Cable, Citadel Communications (WAAL 99.1FM, WNBF 1290AM, WHWK 98.1FM, WYOS 1360AM and WWYL 104.1FM), Press and Sun Bulletin/PressConnects.com.

Sponsoring Local Clubs: Tioga Velo Club, Triple Cities Runners Club

Past Winners: (see Results)

Posters

Call or sent an email to order a Chris Tahter Memorial posters
$10.00 handling fee includes mailing.

2009 Chris Thater Memorial Poster
2008 Chris Thater Memorial Poster
2007 Chris Thater Memorial Poster
2006 Chris Thater Memorial Poster
2005 Chris Thater Memorial Poster
2004 Chris Thater Memorial Poster
2003 Chris Thater Memorial Poster
2002 Chris Thater Memorial Poster
2001 Chris Thater Memorial Poster