Camp Harbor View’s 2nd Annual Harborthon 5K Registration Now Open!
1,000 participants expected to join in 2010 road race event!
Boston, MA – Runner and spectator registration is now open for the 2nd annual Harborthon 5K, taking place on Thursday, July 29, 2010. The Harborthon 5K presented by Deutsche Bank Partners for Charity, is a 5K (3.1 kilometers) road race event including Boston Best Cruises’ ferry transportation across the Boston Harbor and a post-race barbecue sponsored by Harpoon Brewery. For 2010’s event, registration will be open to an additional 350 runners and 100 spectators with enhancements made to the transportation, barbecue celebration and registration to accommodate the increase in participants.
Online registration is available at www.campharborview 5k.com . A $40 runner registration fee will include water transportation, a t-shirt, access to the post-race barbecue celebration and refreshments. A $25 spectator registration fee includes water transportation, admission to the event and refreshments.
Camp Harbor View is also offering runners and spectators a chance to participate in fundraising. Participants are encouraged to raise funds, 100% of which will go directly to Camp Harbor View. Those who raise $500 or more will receive a complimentary t-shirt and be entered into a raffle for prizes to be awarded at the race.
The Harborthon 5K USATF New England certified race course, beginning and ending at the Camp Harbor View campus, will take runners on a tour of beautiful views and historical landmarks around Long Island, one of the lesser explored Boston Harbor Islands. Awards will be presented to male and female winners of each category after the race. Participants are invited to enjoy our post-race barbecue celebration from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, with entertainment from DJ Renell and refreshments provided by Pit Stop Barbecue and Harpoon Brewery.
Boston’s Best Cruises will offer ferries for participants from Long Wharf with departure times of 5:15pm, 5:30pm, 6:10pm and Marina Bay with departure times of 5:15pm, 5:20pm, and 6:00pm. Returning ferries to Long Wharf and Marina Bay will depart from Camp Harbor View, running from 7:45pm – 10:00pm.
Camp Harbor View is proud to partner with DMSE Sports, Inc and David McGillivray on the production of the Harborthon. DMSE Sports, Inc has produced or consulted on more than 800 events worldwide, including the BAA Boston Marathon.
Camp Harbor View opened in 2007 as a result of Mayor Menino’s concern for the welfare of Boston’s inner-city children. Mayor Menino reached out to Boston businessman and civic leader Jack Connors, Jr. and together they had the idea to create a camp for -risk Boston children that would expose them to experiences and activities beyond their day to day life. With the help of John Fish and a powerful Suffolk Construction team, the Camp was built in 109 days. Today, Camp Harbor View is operated with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and in 2010 will provide 900 of Boston’s inner-city youth with four weeks of summer day camp for just $5. Each camper experiences a wide variety of activities designed to build confidence, encourage creativity, and help develop the leadership skills they need during school and beyond.
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