Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk
Since 2005, the Oak Tree has been a great way to get in shape, test yourself and have fun in a beautiful setting all while supporting the conservation efforts of the Genesee Valley Conservancy. Over 430 people participated in the Oak Tree in 2009. The Oak Tree also benefits the Geneseo Central School Cross Country Team.

Date (Sunday morning of Labor Day weekend)
6th Annual Oak Tree - 2010 - Sept. 5th

Location
Geneseo Central School, Geneseo NY

Time
7:30am Packet pickup and registration opens at school
9:00am Half Marathon start
9:15am 5K start
~10:00am Kids Fun Run (after finish of 5K)
~10:15am 5K award ceremony
~11:30am award ceremony
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Cost:......................................1/2 Mar...5KRun/Walk
Register (post-marked) by Aug 29th......$35 ..........$15
Aug. 30th through Sept. 6th ...............$50 ..........$20

High School Team Discounts: Teams of 10+ for the 5K for $10 per runner...Contact Mike Garger (585) 346-3095

Kids Fun Run: 10 and under...FREE, no registration.
Business Challenge: No added charge, see details below.
Geneseo Trio: No added charge, see details below.

Entry Includes
Half Marathon Entry
- Logoed Technical T-Shirt to first 200 registrants, male and female sizing (next 50 receive logoed cotton t-shirt)
- Custom finisher medal
- Post race food and massage

5K
- Logoed T-Shirt to first 250 registrants
- Post race food
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Geneseo Trio
For the first time, the Oak Tree has joined with the Friday Knight 5k Race/Walk and the Ramon Rocha 5K Run/Walk to create the Geneseo Trio: three Geneseo 5k run/walk events. Visit the Geneseo Trio page for details on this great series.

Business Challenge
We are challenging businesses to encourage their employees to get fit, have fun, and run or walk the Oak Tree. Businesses will be divided into two categories:
Small: 10 or fewer employees
Large: Greater than 10 employees

To Qualify
Small Business: At least 5 employees participate
Large Business: At least 10 employees participate

To Register
Simply have each of your participating employees register on their own for the Oak Tree. Then, SUBMIT THIS FORM listing each of your participants by August 29th.

Benefits
-Receive a photo of your team at the event
-Your business will be recognized in race materials and on race day during the awards ceremony

Awards
-A random drawing from both the Small and Large businesses will occur; the winners will receive a picture frame and plaque for their team photo
-Possible other awards include; largest team, most spirited team, etc.
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Course Description
Half Marathon
Course Map - - Elevation Map
This USATF certified course runs on paved (40%) and dirt roads (60%) through the National Historic Landmark village of Geneseo and the Nations Road Grasslands, identified as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. The course runs past the majestic Oak Tree savannahs of the Genesee Valley and 16 GVC protected properties.

Six water stations are on the course along with live musical groups. A restroom will be located on the course either at miles 5 and 10 OR at miles 4 and 11. Finish at the Geneseo Central School Track.

...Course Records ..Male: 1:12.57 Mark Andrews '07
....................... Female: 1:23.39 Katherine Aldridge '08

5K
Course Map - - Elevation Map
This USATF certified course travels through the village of Geneseo, a National Historic Landmark, and past two GVC protected properties.

One water station is along the course. Finish at the Geneseo Central School.

Kids Fun Run
Races for kids under 10 years old. Distances will vary depending on participant numbers. A purely fun event with awards for all participants!

...Course Records ..Male: 17:22.56 Alex Chichester '09
....................... Female: 18:15.96 Laura Iafrati '09
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Awards
Unique local awards like no other race! Past awards have included cash, gift certificates to local establishments (for running shoes, massages, workouts, food), maple syrup products, organic peanut butter, worm-made organic fertilizer, potted Oak trees, drinking glasses, t-shirts, and hand made finisher awards.

Half Marathon Award Categories
Awards to all finishers, overall male and female, $100 cash to male and female setting a new course record (see below), first three in age group (see below), fastest male and female from Livingston County, fastest male and female from Geneseo, male and female masters champion (aged 40+), 19th finisher (GVC anniversary), and random drawings.
. .Age Groups:<19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+,
...Times to beat: Male: 1:12.57 Mark Andrews '07
....................... Female: 1:23.39 Katherine Aldridge '08

5K Award Categories
Overall male and female, first three in age group (see below), fastest male and female from Livingston County, fastest male and female from Geneseo, male and female masters champion (aged 40+), 19th finisher (GVC anniversary), fastest male and female high school team athlete, and random drawings.
. .Age Groups: < 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
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Registration:
Register Online
We are setup on active.com for online registration.

Register by Mail
Download brochure or visit local businesses around Geneseo.
Mail to:
Genesee Valley Conservancy
PO Box 73
Geneseo, NY 14454

In Person Friday/Saturday Registration
Register in person at our packet pickup location (see below)

Day of Registration
Starting at 7:30am at the Geneseo Central School.
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Packet Pickup:
Packets can be picked up prior to race day on Friday the 4th from 3-8pm and on Saturday the 5th from 11-3pm at the Big Tree Inn; 46 Main Street, Geneseo.

Pickup packet on race day at the Geneseo Central School starting at 7:30AM.
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Accommodations
Visit the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce tourism website for area hotels, B&Bs and campgrounds.

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Training
What: Friendly training for those looking to meet and train with others. Distances and speeds vary depending on participants. Come to walk/run or run. Bring a friend!
When: Sundays at 8am
Where: Muddy Waters Cafe in Geneseo.
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Volunteer
Individuals and groups are needed to help with a wide variety of tasks to make the Oak Tree a success. Volunteers are needed for pre-day work (office work, PR, registration), day of work (registration, packet pickup, water tables, traffic control, setup/take down, musical performance), and post-day work (office work, tying up loose ends).

Please e-mail or call the office if you are interested in lending a hand in any of the areas described above.
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Spectators
For those not participating in the Oak Tree, we encourage you to watch anywhere along the course to cheer on the participants*

Best viewing of both courses is along the North end of Main Street. The half marathon runners will be on Main St. from 9:00 till 9:20, running to the fountain and then back north on Main St. out Route 39. The 5K runners/walkers will be on Main Street starting at 9:15 before turning up Center Street.

*During the race the dirt roads (Nations, Roots Tavern, and Houston) will be closed to minimize dust.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Please contact Eric Grace at (585)-243-2190 to request a sponsorship packet and to discuss the various opportunities to get your business involved.

From sponsoring the entire event to donating a few gift certificates or products as awards, we can work with you to find a level of sponsorship that will best benefit your business and contribute to the Oak Tree's success.
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Katherine with her 10lbs of Barilla Pasta, Oak Tree laurel, potted Oak Tree, and $100 cash

LIVE music throughout the race course