Released on: October 19, 2007, 5:31 am

Press Release Author: BBG&G Advertising & PR

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Planning is already underway for the 2008 Classic 10K Road
Race scheduled for June 8, 2008. The race will return to its historical roots at
the Orange County Fairgrounds. Race day events include the Classic 10K, the Rowley
5K, the Junior Classic Races for kids aged 12 and under; the Community Health Expo,
featuring more than 40 vendors with abundant give-aways; and the awards luncheon for
all participants.

Press Release Body: 2008 Planning Underway for the Classic 10K Road Race

(October 18, 2007) - Middletown, NY: Planning is already underway for the 2008
Classic 10K Road Race scheduled for June 8, 2008. Due to the reconstruction of the
Middletown High School track, the race will return to its historical roots at the
Orange County Fairgrounds. Continuing its emphasis on community health and fitness,
race day events include the Classic 10K, a 6.2 mile road race through the streets of
Middletown inspired by Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Shorter; the Rowley 5K, a 3.1
mile race and health walk; the Junior Classic Races for kids aged 12 and under; the
Community Health Expo, featuring more than 40 vendors with abundant give-aways; and
the awards luncheon for all participants.

Crystal Run Healthcare, Orange County, and County Executive Edward Diana are the
main underwriters of the 2008 race. The race will draw attention to Orange Regional
Medical Center's new hospital, which enters the community fund raising phase of its
capital campaign next year. Orange Regional will also offer support via Healthy
Orange and Reality Check, programs that encourage our citizens to eat healthier,
live actively, and not smoke.

The 10K and 5K race courses remain nearly the same, with the starting lines at the
top of Carpenter Avenue. To finish, runners will follow Wisner Avenue back to
Carpenter Avenue, where the finish line will be near the high school driveway.
Runners will then be directed right into Gate 7 of the fairgrounds for refreshments,
aid, and the post race activities.

The Junior Classic races will share the Sunday morning date, and plans are underway
to run them completely within the fairgrounds. Junior Classic Director Wayne Beam
said, "We should have enough room within the fairgrounds for all of the Junior
Classic races. Not only will the centralized location be better for the kids and
their parents logistically, but the streets can be opened to the community earlier
in the day to reduce the impact on the driving public."

Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist Frank Shorter will participate once again, along with
top-rated US runners and Olympic contenders. These heroes of road racing will be
available for photo ops, autographs, and socializing with attendees.

As the Classic 10K Road Race continues to grow, so too does the organization behind
it. With The Classic's non-profit status pending, the board consists of local racing
buffs Dave DaCosta, Frank Giannino, George Shurter, Wayne Beam, and Bob Bright. The
14 member organizing committee also includes Martin Harnick, Valerie Kilcoin, Bill
Kilcoin, Christine Bushey, June Bisel, Sher Singh, Alex Smith, Martin Nowak, and Bob
Harris.

Updated information about the Race and partnering, sponsorship, and volunteer
opportunities can be found on the web at www.classic10k.com.



Web Site: http://www.classic10k.com

Contact Details: June Bisel
BBG&G Advertising & PR
633 Route 211 East
Middletown, NY 10941
845-695-1880 Office
845-695-1996 Fax
JuneBisel@bbggadv.com
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