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News Fall Fun Run takes the place of Niskayuna's DARE Run (Schenectady County, Niskayuna) Posted on: 09/14/09 Jackie Sher email: news@spotlightnews.com The Town of Niskayuna hosted a Nisky Fall Fun Run Saturday, Sept. 12. The course began and ended at Niskayuna Town Hall, and included a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile run, and a 100-yard dash for children. The Nisky Fall Fun Run was created partially so the community could have a special fall event to look forward to and to replace a beloved community event – the DARE Race. “Two years ago, the schools decided to do a different type of program for substance abuse so the DARE program disbanded in Niskayuna, and everyone missed the race,” said Julie McDonnell, a Niskayuna Town Board member and an organizer of the event. “It was always a fall race and it was always a fundraiser. It was always a community event that was very family friendly. A lot of people enjoyed it,” said McDonnell. As a runner herself and a Town Board member, McDonnell said she thought it would be a nice community-building tool to hold a race in the fall. “My goal for this race is to make it a real community building event,” said McDonnell. She said that she is looking forward to seeing various clubs and organizations participating and that she wants to make it something “very kid friendly.” “We’re having Radio Disney come, we’re getting door prizes and sponsorships from local businesses. We wanted to start involving the community so we’re hoping that it will continue to grow next year,” said McDonnell. She said the run is about creating a community event for all ages that involves nonprofit organizations, youth organizations, sports clubs and families. Participants registered online by using the town’s registration system (http://www.sportssignup.com/niskayunarec.start) or by downloading a registration form from the town’s Web site (www.niskayuna.org) and mailing it to Town Hall. Registration forms were also available at Town Hall in the Office of Community Programs (One Niskayuna Circle in Niskayuna). You can contact news@spotlightnews.com with any questions. Also, feel free to post comments below. Comments powered by Disqus |
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