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

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

                                              Expo Flyer

                                              Expo Registration Form

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:

       MAPQUEST Maps

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