Ah, fitness season…a time to really get your body moving. Work up a sweat, get aerobic, and all that other stuff that’s so much fun to watch from behind a camera!
The 2nd annual Fasig-Tipton 5K is taking place on Saturday August 7th, 2010. I am pleased to once again be photographing this great event. The course remains the same as last year, and will kick off at 8AM. The 1 mile fun run starts at 7:30, and both events will start on East Avenue between George and Madison in Saratoga Springs, NY. The line is right in front of the old Fasig-Tipton auction facility, and right next to their barns. The course provides some nice scenery, if you are in the position to run 3 miles and still look at scenery. Last year there were many families who came out and walked the course at their own pace.
Our friends at AREEP are handling the setup, registration, timing, and if past performance is any indication they will also be jamming out with some groovy tunes and putting on a great show. You can register online with them here. Online registration is available until 9AM on August 5th. Cost is $21 for the 5K, or a measly 5 bucks for the 1 mile fun run. Proceeds will once again benefit the NYRA backstretch employees, including education, child care, and health and human services. Not a bad way to spend $21!
All registered runners will get a swag bag, and if I recall, the prizes last year were pretty awesome. I believe there were some camp chairs, race passes, and even a sweet GPS for the winners. Maybe they’ll throw in a Fasig-Tipton thoroughbred this year?
So get off the couch, get registered, and get ready to run the second annual Fasig-Tipton 5K! I hope to see you there.
