<![CDATA[ The Great Cow Harbor 10-Kilometer Run Once again, it is time for one
of Long Island's most popular runs with 5,000 runners expected to compete in this
10-Kilometer (6.2 miles) race through the village streets of Northport. The twenty-third
annual event, to be held on Saturday, September 18, 2004, will be attracting world-class
competition. It is sanctioned by the Road Runners Club of America and has been
selected the United States National Championship Race for six consecutive years
and again for 2004.
<P> The Great Cow Harbor 10-Kilometer Run is one of the most prestigious foot
races in the country and nationally ranked. The Runner has named this race one
of the top 40 races. The list included the New York City Marathon, Boston Marathon,
and the Bay to Breakers. The Great Cow Harbor Run was also named one of the
top 100 races in the country by Runners World.
<P> Sponsors already include North Fork Bank, Real Torino Pasta, Piping Rock Natural
Spring Water, Vytra, Lite Beer by Miller, New Balance, Good Health Natural Foods,
Inc., News 12, Gatorade, Snyder's of Hanover, Aircam, and the Village of Northport.
<P> In addition to this fine sponsorship roster, the race will again be covered
by a sports channel this year and will be aired in October.
<P> The Great Cow Harbor 10-Kilometer Run, a non-profit event, is held in cooperation
with a number of community organizations. The proceeds are used to make a substantial
annual contribution to Suffolk County Special Olympics. In 1999, 5,432 runners
participated and over 25,000 spectators were present. This year's race is the
23rd anniversary and again we expect record participation.
<P> For more information about the race and sponsorship, or to volunteer, please
contact Harvey Sussman of the Sponsorship Committee at (917) 339-7233, or e-mail
raceinfo@cowharborrace.com.
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