2011
Annual Report
Learn about our growing event!
1,320 entrants felt the spirit!
Most Sponsors ever!
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Contributions that were added to entry fees by participants and donations from others were used to support our grants totaling $6,900 to youth groups & schools to combat underage drinking, impaired driving and teens’ lax use of seat belts. Plus this year we awarded scholarships totaling $4,000 to 6 deserving seniors from the region. That’s $10,400 given away in 2011 thanks to the generosity of many.
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2011 Event Program
Participant's Guide to our Event 
Information about all the
activities
of Sean's Run
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April 29, 2012
11th Annual Sean’s Run
Sean’s Run, in a decade, has become a classic two-day, multi-activity run/walk event. An event with its own special spirit.
A fun course, great amenities, top-notch organization, wide appeal, big-time festive feel with huge community support – that’s how participants have described Sean’s Run.
Sean’s Run features one of the largest 5K fields of runners and walkers in the region – a testament to its appeal, attracting a wide variety of participants to its scenic and USATF-certified course which traverses the streets of historic Chatham village in the heart of Columbia County. From elite-status runners to recreational walkers - people of all ages, sizes and abilities find a place at the Sean’s Run 5K starting line.
Meghan’s Mile, our 12-and-under youth race, and shorter stroll for walkers of any age, continues to grow in popularity each year. Some of the region’s finest youth runners make sure they run this mile event.
On the day before, Saturday, April 28th, we will host our third annual Super Saturday Run for special Needs Kids. This may be one of the only run/walk events in the region that also includes an event for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. It is a short-but-special group run that offers these special athletes the opportunity to experience all the fun of Sean’s Run – including all the amenities.
Sean’s Run was born out of the tragic death of a promising 17 year-old high school runner – a victim of underage drinking and impaired driving. Money’s raised support two efforts including a grants program to provide funds to schools and youth groups to implement programs that combat underage drinking impaired driving and teens’ lax use of seatbelts. Also, Sean’s Run awards scholarships to deserving college-bound seniors from throughout the region. Over $150,000 has been given away since the first Seans Run in 2002.
The World Championship Battle of the Belts, a seatbelt buckle-up competition takes place at 12 Noon on Sunday to encourage teenagers to always use their seatbelts. And our Prevention Education Expo, offering teens and parents positive alternatives to unsafe behaviors, is produced in the registration/sign-in area in the morning prior to the 5K and Meghan’s Mile.
Come, join us on Sunday, April 29th – you will feel the spirit too.
Comments Posted at our
Facebook Page:
Meghan Mary
I had the pleasure of running Sean's Run this past weekend with a good friend of mine & what an experience it was! Two weeks ago, we had run a marathon in Rhode Island and the atmosphere at the marathon did not even COMPARE to the atmosphere, organization & amenities at Sean's Run! We're happy we were able to be part of such a special event supporting an important cause*
Jon Rocco
Chatham, Columbia County, and the Capital District should be proud of Sean's Run. Its a race in a small town but with a big time festive feel and immense community support. The scholarship funds and its awareness to underage drinking the event promotes are far-reaching to our young people.
Mary Bean
Another joyous year @ Sean's Run ... it just keeps getting better & better. Thank you everyone for your dedication, your volunteering, great food, h20 on the course ... everything. What a terrific event. (Oh yeah and Stewart’s ... love a vanilla cone after a hot race)!
Thomas Joseph Tj Lyons
Agreed, still the best run race in NY! Incredible turnout hosted by incredible people.
Catherine Cappelletti
This is just such a well organized fun event!!
Shari Dixon Franks
What a great event today! Congrats to the organizing committee and volunteers for a job well done and to everyone who participated! Amazing day!
Five Pines Photography
Wow! I have seriously never seen so many 'day of' race shirts being worn! It was so nice to be a part of the Sean's Run community. Thank you to everyone who gave us some beautiful photos today!
Beth Daniels Loomis
Another great event!!
Sandy Keefner
This year was Family’s first year doing Sean’s Run/Megan’s Mile and we plan on being back next year this was a great event and a great experience!
Christine Cook
This was our first year participating in Sean's Run. This is a great event, and we'll see you next year! Matt Cohn & Christine Cook :-)
Sandra J Craig
Well, now that I have caught my breath again, it was a lot of fun - see you next year in less time!
Danielle Hotaling
I am so enjoying all the photos and reliving the event. My nine year old and I walked the 5K together and it was wonderful bonding time for a wonderful cause. Thanks to everyone who helped make the event happen. See you all next year |
