Chris Thater Memorial
29th 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 music festival and a large Expo area with numerous vendor displays, full concession, entertainment, sports/health clinics, demonstrations and other youth sports and special events.

When:
August 25-26, 2012

Where:
Recreation Park, Beethoven St., Binghamton, NY 13905

Competition:
The cycling and running events at the CTM are sanctioned by the national governing body for each sport: USA Cycling National Racing Calendar Event, USACRITS Series Event, USATF-Niagara Association

Participants:
1,200 plus athletes. 2010's race attracted athletes from 30 states and 20 countries.

Spectators: 
7,500 plus - featuring course side seating and hospitality tents.

Start/Finish Line:
Beethoven Street at Recreation Park in Binghamton, N.Y.

Schedule:

Click here for an Event Schedule

Register to Race:

Click here to register

Prize Purse: 
Cycling
5KRun 

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. Random drawing for each age group in public cycling races.

Cycling Race Course:
A  .85 four corner 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. Our course is Certified to be accurate by the USATF #NY95020AM.

Course Map

Packet Pick-up for Pre-Registered Runners:
Pre-registered runners may pick-up their packets at the race venue, Recreation Park, on Saturday August 25th between 2.00pm and 5.00pm.  Timing chips must be picked-up Sunday morning between 7.30am and 9.30am before the race.

Elite Athlete Assistance for 5K Run:
Grace Tabeek, 5K Run Coordinator
607.722.8744, nights and weekends
Email: gtabeek@gmail.com.     

              
Chris Thater Music Festival:                        
Two Days of Great Music   
From Blue Grass to Big Band.
Free Admission   
Schedule                                                        

Chris Thater Memorial Expo:
Saturday August 25 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday August 26 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

2011 Expo Flyer
2011 Expo Registration Form

2011 Expo List
2011 Expo Map

Concessions:
Sam A. Lupo & Sons, Inc. 

Lodging: 
The Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel & Conference Center - Official Hotel of the Chris Thater Memorial.  Ask for the Chris Thater Room Rate: $75 plus tax. Phone: 607.722.7575 

Ground Travel:
Recreation Park, Beethoven St., Binghamton, NY 13905

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).

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 Thater Memorial poster
$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