Looking forward to having many alumni and team
members back on campus for Sunday’s Walkway Marathon races – marathon, half
marathon, 5km. More than 2,000 runners are expected combined in all three races.
In the Murphy’s Law category: After a seemingly endless string of relentlessly
dreary weather (damp and cool), Sunday’s forecast is calling for above average
temperatures and humidity. Of course! As they say: Hydration is key. But with a
7 a.m. start, the early summer warmth shouldn’t be too much of a factor in the
shorter two races. Anyway! Here are a few race week notes for one and all:
1. Packet pickup is
on Saturday from 1-7 p.m. at the McCann Center. Please plan on getting your bib
number at that time. Don’t wait till Sunday morning.
2. There will be NO
PARKING on the Marist main campus -- only Beck Lot and the East Campus. Everyone
should plan accordingly, and plan to walk down to the start/finish area,
leaving enough time to get there.
3.
We'll use the Cornell Boathouse as our team and
alumni headquarters. Runners can leave their gear, etc., in there, and we'll
get some extra bagels and drinks for everyone (although there will be plenty of
food under the race tent). Not sure if we'll need wristbands, as we did last
year. We’ll let you know on that later in the week.
4.
My special request: Please wear Marist team (or alumni) gear. We
want to make a loud and proud showing for our program.
5.
Anyone NOT running may be asked to volunteer on the course (just
on the Marist campus). Don't think we'll need too many, and it'll give them a
good view of the race.
6.
As we did last year, we'll want to get a nice team/alumni group
shot after the half marathon.
7.
Mr. Bucket (“David Swift”) will be having a post-race alumni/family/MAMs
shindig at his house on Shamrock Circle. Should be fun. Text or email for
details.
That’s all for now. More details may follow
later in the week, if there are race updates. Look forward to seeing everyone
in a few days.
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