Fast Facts
Chris Thater Memorial
27th Anniversary Event
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
Competition: USA Cycling National Racing Calendar Event, USACRITS Series Event, USATF
5K Run Event is Sanctioned by the USATF
Event Schedule
Prize Purse: "$60,000.00 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.
Chris Thater Music Festival: Featuring 18 bands
Two Days and 18 Bands of Great Music
From Blue Grass to Big Band.
Free Admission
Featuring
SmithSmith Mel and The Boys
Four I Pat & Dickie
One Click Culture Bad Weather Blues
Pagnigma Ed Maloney Pipe Band
Panhandle Voodoo Highway
Magnolia Drive Terry Walker Project
Stoddare Hollow Sting Band The Shambles
Old Friends Dirt Farm
The Boogiemen Scott Freeman Band
Performance Schedule and Band Description
Chris Thater Music Festival Poster
Chris Thater Memorial Expo: Saturday August 28 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday August 29 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Concessions: Sam A. Lupo & Sons, Inc.
Lodging: The Binghamton Regency Hotel - Official Hotel of the Chris Thater Memorial
Ask for the Chris Thater Room Rate: plus tax 607.722.7575
Ground Travel:
Air Travel: Greater Binghamton Airport www.binghamtonairport.com
The airport has service from US Airways Exress to Philadelphia, Delta to Detroit and United Express to the Washington, D.C. area (Dulles Internationa Airport).
Participants: 1,200 plus athletes. 2009'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 Schedule tab for race schedules. Course Maps
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. Event Sanctioned by USATF. Run course is Certified to be accurate by the USATF #NY95020AM. Course Map
Elite Athlete Assistance for 5K Run: Grace Tabeek, 5K Run Coordinator. 607.722.8744, nights and weekends or email gtabeek@stny.rr.com.
Promotional Sponsors: WBNG-TV, CBS/CW Binghamton, 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.
2010 Chris Thater Memorial Poster
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
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