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Crystal Beauchemin cbeauchemin@saratogagaming.com Saratoga Casino and Raceway 15185842110 342 JEFFERSON STREET Saratoga, NY 12866 |
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (February 14, 2012)- Saratoga Casino and Raceway has been named the Premier Sponsor and host site of the 8th Annual Saratoga Lions Duathlon, an event run by The Saratoga Springs Lions Club each May. The 2012 Saratoga Lions Duathlon will be held at Saratoga Casino and Raceway, on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 8AM.
Race participants will tackle a 5k run, followed by a 20 mile bike ride, and ending with another 5k run. Race start time is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Participants can be individual, two-person teams or three-person teams. Area businesses can also participate with a three-person team in the Corporate Challenge category.
This is the first year the event will take place at Saratoga Casino and Raceway after many previous years being held at Skidmore College. The 2011 Saratoga Lions Duathlon had over 400 participants.
“We are excited to welcome this event to our property,” stated Rita Cox, Senior Vice President of Marketing and External Affairs at Saratoga Casino and Raceway. “We hope to enable the Lions Club to continue in its annual efforts to grow the Duathlon, and make it an even more prosperous event.”
“I am pleased to move our event to Saratoga Casino and Raceway. This move will give us the opportunities to help grow our event and continue to provide an excellent atmosphere for our participants and spectators”, said Michael Baxter, Lions Duathlon Chair.
Early-bird registration fees are $55.00 per individual, $80.00 per two-person team, and $100 per three-person team until 05/10/12 (mail-in entries must be postmarked by 5/10/12). Pre-registration fees from May 10 through May 24 are $60.00 per individual, $90.00 per two-person team, and $115 per three-person team. On the day of the race, entry fees are $65.00 per individual, $100.00 per two-person team and $130 per three-person team. Free shirts will be provided to the first 300 entrants. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category and results will be computerized.
Proceeds will further the Foundation’s work in sight and hearing conservation, diabetes, community and youth programs.
To register, go online to www.saratogalions.com or call 518-527-8787.
About Saratoga Casino and Raceway
Saratoga Casino and Raceway, located on Crescent Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY, features over 1,700 slots, electronic table games, Vapor Night Club, two full-service restaurants with buffets, a casual dining restaurant, three full-service bars, deli and a variety of guest services including valet parking and coat check. Operating hours for the gaming facility are 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. every day. Simulcast races can be viewed seven days a week and live harness racing runs March through mid-December. For a full racing schedule and additional information, please visit www.saratogagaming.com or call 800-727-2990. Must be 18 years of age or older to play video gaming machines or wager on horses. Please play responsibly.
About the Saratoga Springs Lions Club Foundation, Inc.
The Saratoga Springs Lions Club Foundation, Inc. actively works to promote awareness of, and provide support for, the areas of sight and hearing conservation, diabetes and youth programs. For more information visit www.saratogalions.com.
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