RACE DAY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH

The 30th Great Cow Harbor 10K Run will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008. This event is being organized as the biggest Cow Harbor Race yet. Join the over 5,000 participants, who will run through the village streets of Northport, New York.

Sanctioned by the Road Runners Club of America, it has been selected as a Championship Race for the eighth consecutive year.

The Great Cow Harbor 10-Kilometer Run is one of the most prestigous foot races in the country and nationally ranked. Runner's World has named the Cow Harbor Race asone of the top 100 races in the USA. New England Runner places The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run in its Top 100 Races of 2001, stating "Big race atmosphere in a small town on the Island; it's a winner! Who says those "rolling" courses can't be fun?"

The recently instituted 2K Fun Run / Walk has been a huge success. This event attracts families and participants of all ages. Over 1000 entrants are expected.

Major sponsors include North Fork Bank, Michelob Ultra, New Balance, King Kullen, Nature's Bounty, Pepsi, Optimum, Gatorade, Super Runners Shops, News 12, Bulova, UPS, WAXQ FM Q104.3, Snyder's of Hanover, Water Boy Natural Spring Water, Snickers Marathon Energy Bar, Saranac Root Beer, Entenmanns, Cabot Creamery, Bare Naked Granola, and the Village of Northport.

The Cow Harbor Race features chip timing. Finishing times are available faster than ever before. For those not familiar with this method of timing, all participants will wear an ankle bracelet with a timing chip attached. As you cross the finish line your time will beautomatically recorded and placed into the finish database. Finish times will be displayed at a designated location in the Northport Village Park.

Relive the excitement of the Cow Harbor Race on the YES Network. Highlights of the race will be aired in October. For airing times visit www.YESNetwork.com

The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run and 2K Fun Run / Walk, a nonprofit event, is held in cooperation with a number of community organizations. The proceeds are used to make a substantial contribution to Special Olympics Long Island.

Due to the overwhelming response, the field will be limited to the first 5,000 10K applications that are received. As last year, there will be no Friday evening registration (09/19/08) for the 10K run. The 2K Fun Run / Walk will accept applications at this time. There will be no day of race registration for any event.

Looking for 2007 Race photos? Visit www.islandphoto.com

Register for the race by mail (beginning July):
To receive an application,

A. Download one or
B. Please send a self addressed stamped envelope to:

The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run
P.O. Box 41
Northport, New York 11768

Late Registration will become effective on 09/09/08.

Race packet/chip pickup is the Friday night before the race at the Laurel Avenue School (the starting line) between 6:30 and 9:00 PM and Race Day morning at the same location between 6:45 and 7:45 AM.

Cancellation: The Race will be held rain or shine. The only reasons for cancellation are hurricane, thunderstorms or unsafe course conditions. Please watch News 12 Long Island for any cancellation notice.

Keep in touch with the Cow Harbor Race website for any future developments and announcements concerning the race.