Manchester Running Company Presents

The Main Spring Street Mile

Labor Day (Sept. 7) 2009 • Manchester, Conn. • Downhill Mile

Sponsored by Dr. Tris Carta, DMD

Supported by Aquafina, Journal Inquirer, The Marriott, Runners World, Rockville Bank, Shop Rite, Shady Glen

SPRING STREET MILE RESULTS

Race Day Photos!

Manchester Running Company is pleased to announce the Inaugural Main Spring Street Mile in Manchester, Conn.  Join us as we run the only downhill mile foot race in Manchester.

September 7, 2009 (Labor Day)

Start: Spring St. Manchester, Conn.- near the intersection with Tam Rd. (click here for map and directions)
Finish: Mt. Nebo Parking Lot on Spring St. Manchester, Conn.
Click here for course map

Time:
Youth Boys and Girls (under age 14):  9:30 a.m.

Family Fun Run/Walk: 10:00 a.m.

Open Women: 10:30 a.m.
Open Men:  10:45 a.m.

Cost:
Youth – $10.00
Family Fun Run/Walk – $12.00 per person or $25.00 per family
Open – $15.00

Registration:
Online: Click here to register online
Mail In: Mail-In Registration Form
Day of Registration and Packet Pickup will take place on the lawn area of the Case Mountain Recreational area adjacent to Spring St. and near the start beginning at 8:00 a.m.  If you plan to register on the day of the race, please arrive early as we anticipate a long line of race-day registrants.  Race day registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of each race!  Race numbers will be picked up on race day.

Prizes/Awards:
After the day’s races are complete (about 11:00 a.m.)  please join us for an awards ceremony and post-race celebration at Mt. Nebo Recreation Area.  Manchester Running Company will be selling merchandise and offering great discounts on products!
Prizes:

Youth- Plaques or medals to the top three (3) finishers in each race

Family Fun Run/Walk – Gift Certificates to Manchester businesses will be awarded at random*
Open – First Place $300; Second Place $200; Third Place $100 in each race**
Open Division Time Bonus – Men – $300 for 1st place Sub 4:00; Women – $300 for 1st place sub 4:30

* Family awards will be given out at awards ceremony – MUST be present to claim award
**If less than 100 participants register for the open races, prize money will be reduced by 50 percent; time bonus money remains the same

Timing: Chip timing will be used for accurate timing of all runners, timing is brought to you by Last Mile Racing Co.

Parking: Due to the fact that the race is a point-to-point event, we ask that participants plan ahead, if you are not going to want to walk the one mile back to start of the race, we suggest parking at the finish in the Mt. Nebo parking lot. On the other hand those who wish to park closer to the start of the race have the option of parking on Glen St.  Glen St. is a very small road which bears to the right just before crossing the bridge on Spring St. near Case Mountain.  There may be some parking available on side streets throughout the course but do not park illegally as you will be towed at your own expense.

Restrooms: Portable toilets will be available near the start and finish of the race.

Proceeds: Proceeds of the Main Spring Street Mile will benefit Manchester Memorial Hospital, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and the Manchester High School Boys and Girls Track & Field and Cross Country programs.

Personal Property:  Manchester Running Company is not responsible for lost or stolen items, please do not leave items at the start of the race, we will not guarantee they will be there at the end and will not hold on to items for participants.  Any items found will be brought to the awards ceremony to be claimed.

Volunteers: Interested in volunteering at the Main Spring Street Mile!?  Shoot us an email at manchesterrunningcompany@gmail.com  Volunteers will earn a free Manchester Running Company dri-fit shirt along with other delightful treats

Sponsorship Opportunities: If you would like to sponsor at the Main Street Mile please contact Patrick Byrne at Byrne431@aol.com

Elite Runners: If you feel you have the credentials to be considered an elite runner (i.e. have run sub 4:15 for men or sub 4:40 for women) please contact Patrick Byrne at Byrne431@aol.com with links to recent top performances.

Special Thanks:  Special thanks is owed to the Manchester Road Race Committee, Manchester Board of Education and the Manchester Parks & Recreation Department.