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SPORTS
Week of June 23 – June 29, 2017
COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Firecracker 4 Road Race
Move and Groove 5K & Fun Run
Run the Red Carpet 5K
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs will launch its All-American celebration with a bang Tuesday, July 4 when more than 4,000 runners take part in the city’s 11th annual Firecracker 4 road race. Starting and ending at the Saratoga Springs City Center, the popular event gets underway at 9 a.m. with the main attraction, the four-mile road race, which will be bib-tag timed with gun and net times. More than 3,500 runners are expected to follow a friendly course that takes them south on Broadway to Circular Street, east through the historic residential district and then returns to the City Center. There are multiple bands along the course to keep runners moving. The first 3,700 registrants to sign up at firecracker4.com will receive an ASICS genderspecific tech shirt, goodie bag and finisher’s certificate. Registrations are being accepted through 7/3 at midnight at firecracker4.com. The fee is $30. Participants can also sign up in person for $35 at Registration/ Packet Pick Up held 7/3 from 3-7 p.m. and 7/4 from 7-8:45 a.m. at the City Center. For more information, visit www.saratogajuly4th.com/ events/program.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Dance will be hosting the 4th annual Move and Groove 5K on June 25 at the Saratoga Spa State Park. Proceeds from the race will go towards the Museum’s childrens’ programming. New this year will be cash prizes for the top three male and female runners, as well as prizes for the male and female bestdressed participants. A Kid’s Fun Run, for younger athletes, will take place before the start of the 5K run at 8:45 a.m. on the lawn of the National Museum of Dance. For more information, go to www.dancemuseum.org.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The inaugural Run the Red Carpet Run/Walk will be held at on June 24 starting at the Saratoga Spa State Park Warming Hut at 9 a.m. The event will have a Hollywood theme, and participants are encouraged to dress as glamorously as they can, as the official website says, “Dig out that old Prom Dress or Tuxedo; wear the flashiest jewelry you can find, set your sights high for that Best Dressed Prize!” Runners will receive tuxedo or pearl necklace graphic-design t-shirts to compete in. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door. Registration on the day will begin at 7:30 a.m. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to local animal rescue organizations in the Capital Region. For more information, go to www.runtheredcarpet.com.
Summer Solstice Yoga Celebration BALLSTON SPA — A special yoga event will be held on June 24 at the Shenantaha Creek Park in Ballston Spa to celebrate the summer solstice. The session will involve moderate yoga practice, including sun salutations, a mandala, and meditation. Brunch will also be served. The session will run from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. For planning purposes, participants must be registered by 12 p.m. on June 23. For more information, call 518-522-5472.
SUP Yoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Kayak Shack has begun offering weekly “SUP Yoga” classes, every Saturday and Sunday from 9-11 a.m. at the Shack’s location at 251 Stafford Bridge Road, Saratoga Springs. The courses are open to all skill levels, and will involve yoga
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sessions conducted on paddleboards out on the waters of Fish Creek. The fee or entry is $35 and includes a board rental, PFD, instruction, and yoga class. Those who bring their own boards only have to pay $20. More information is available at www.kayakshak.com.
Recreation Department Horsing Around Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is offering a new program called Horsing Around during the 2017 Track meet. Horsing Around is a dropoff program for children ages 5-12. Various recreational activities and arts and crafts will be offered. For additional information or to download forms go to SaratogaRec.com. Contact the Recreation Department at 518-5873550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
NYRA College & Alumni Handicapping Tournament SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association will host
the first-ever College & Alumni Day Handicapping Tournament during the 2017 summer season at Saratoga Race Course on July 28. College students and alumni will be invited to test their handicapping skills in a live money tournament for the opportunity to win up to a $5,000 scholarship for their alma mater from the New York Racing Association. Groups of 10 or more who register to participate in the College & Alumni Handicapping Tournament will receive a complimentary $30 wagering card, which will be utilized by the group to place five $2 win/place/show bets on one horse in five different races on the day’s card. For more information, go to www.NYRA.com/Saratoga.
Recreation Department Fall Soccer Registration SARATOGA SPRINGS — With the spring 2017 season underway as of April 29, the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will begin registration for fall 2017 soccer on June 5. For additional information, call 518-5873550 ext. 2300, or email recreservations@saratogasprings.com.