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Chris Thater Memorial
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Chris Thater Memorial
Fast Facts
Chris Thater Memorial
25th Anniversary Event
Purpose: The Chris Thater Memorial is dedicated in memory of Chris Thater, an avid cyclist, who was killed by a drunk driver. The event is a project of the Broome County STOP-DWI Program to heighten awareness about the drunk-driving problem. The race attracts over 1,500 participants from local athletes to world-class competitors with crowds of over 12,000 spectators. The Chris Thater Memorial consists of the Pro, Elite and Novice cycling events, and a national class 5K Run. The Chris Thater Memorial also features a large Expo area with numerous vendor displays, full concession, entertainment, sports/health clinics, demonstrations and other youth sports and special events.
When: August 23-24, 2008
Where: Recreation Park, Beethoven St., Binghamton, NY
Competition: USA Cycling National Racing Calendar Event, USACRITS Series Event, USATF 5K Run Event
Prize Purse: Total of $70,000 cash and prizes including Dicks Sporting Goods gift certifications and Mavic Wheel Sets
Other Events: Outdoor Concerts, 3 on 3 Basketball
Chris Thater Memorial Expo: Saturday, August 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Large Expo/Vendor Display Area. (see Registration tab for Expo Registration Form) 
Concessions: Sam A. Lupo & Sons, Inc.
Entertainment:
August 22nd at Noon
 Free Concert on the Broome County Courthouse Lawn
Featuring: Cecili Rain
August 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
Free Concert at Recreation Park
Featuring: Fetish Lane 
Lodging: Official Race Hotels & Motels (pdf)
Participants: 1,500 plus athletes. 2007's race attracted athletes from 27 states and 20 countries.
Spectators: 12,000 plus - featuring course side seating and hospitality tents.
Start/Finish Line: Beethoven Street at Recreation Park in Binghamton, N.Y.
Cycling Race Course: A technical 1.2 mile six corner (for Pro Men and Pro Women) and .85 four corner (for all other events) counter-clockwise course with a hill, that is held around a scenic city park, with a National Register Historic Carousel. Located in a residential neighborhood of Binghamton, New York. Check the Event tab for race schedules.
5K Road Course: Flat, fast, record quality course. USAT&F certified course. Start Time: 9:30 a.m. Sunday August 24, 2008.
Elite Athlete Assistance for 5K Run: Grace Tabeek, 5K Run Coordinator. 607.722.8744, nights and weekends or email gtabeek@stny.rr.com.
Course Maps: Thater Race Routes (see Routes tab) 
Promotional Sponsors: WBNG-TV (CBS), WBXI-TV (CW), Time Warner Cable, Citadel Communications (WAAL 99.1FM, WNBF 1290AM, WHWK 98.1FM, WYOS 1360AM and WWYL 104.1FM), Press and Sun Bulletin/PressConnects.com.
Sponsoring Local Clubs: Tioga Velo Club, Triple Cities Runners Club
Past Winners: (see Results Tab) 
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Chris Thater Memorial
Sponsors
Chris Thater Memorial
Events
2008 Chris Thater Memorial Event Schedule
| Friday, August 22, 2008 |
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| 12 Noon | Ceili Rain - Free Concert on the Broome County Court House Lawn presented by Southern Tier Celebrates |
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| Saturday, August 23, 2008 |
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| 11:00 a.m. | Outdoor Expo
Women's Public Race (Cat V) All age groups
Men's Public Race (Cat V) Ages <18, 50-59, 60+ |
| 11:45 a.m. | Public Racing - Men 19-34 and 35-49 |
| 12:30 a.m. | Juniors Age 15-18 |
| 1:30 a.m. | Master Master Men 30+(1-4 only) |
| 2:30 p.m. | Sr. Women Category 3/4 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Master Men 40+ |
| 4:30 p.m. | Master Men 50+ |
| 5:30 p.m. | Sr. Men Category 3/4 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Fetish Lane - On stage at Recreation Park - Free concert presented by Southern Tier Celebrates |
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| Sunday, August 24, 2008 |
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| 8:00 a.m. | Outdoor Expo
Sr. Men Category 3/4 |
| 9:30 a.m. | Chris Thater Memorial 5K Run |
| 10:15 a.m. | Chris Thater Kid's Run |
| 10:30 a.m. | Senior Men Category2/3 |
| 12 Noon | Men Pro 1 |
| 2:30 p.m. | Women Pro 1/2 |
| 4:00 p.m. | End of Event |
Chris Thater Memorial
Race Routes
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Men's Pro I/II
Women's Pro I/II/III |
| Men's Category III |
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| Men Category II/III |
Men Category IV/V
Women Category III/IV |
| Junior Category |
Masters Men and Women 30 +
Masters Men 40 +
Masters Men 50 + |
| All Public Races |
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| 5K Run Race |
Chris Thater Memorial
Results
Past Winners
| Past Winners of the Chris Thater Memorial: |
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| | Pro Men | Pro Women |
| 2007 | Kyle Warmsley, Navigators Insurance | Theresa Cliff-Ryan, Verducci/Breakaway |
| 2006 | Hilton Clarke, Team Navigators | Laura VanGilder, Team Lipton |
| 2005 | Mark McCormack, Colavita
Pasta, GA | Tina Pic, Quark
Buford, GA |
| 2004 | Sergio Rolando, GS Gotham | Candice Blickem, Genesis Scuba |
| 2003 | Jonas Carney, Prine Alliance
Winter Park, Colorado | Tina Mayolo-Pic, Diet Rite
Dahlone, Georgia |
| 2002 | Mark Walters, Team Navigators
Allentown, Pennsylvania | Laura Van Gilder, Trek-Plus
Cresco, Pennsylvania |
| 2001 | John Lieswyn, (USA)
7UP/Colorado Cyclist | Kristy Scyrmgeour (AUS)
Saturn |
| 2000 | Mark Walters, Team Navigators
Allentown, Pennsylvania | Katrina Berger, Charles Scwab
Solanna Beach, California |
| 1999 | John Lieswyn, Team Shaklee | Susy Pryde, Team Saturn
Auckland, New Zealand |
| 1998 | Frank McCormack, Team Saturn
Leicester, Massachusetts | Elizabeth Emery, Team Saturn
New York, NY |
| 1997 | Ashley Powell, Cycle Center
Greensboro, North Carolina | Karen Bliss Livingston, Saturn
Gainesville, Florida |
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| Past Winners of 5K Road Races: |
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| | Men | Women |
| 2007 | Nelson Kiplagat, West Chester, 13:35 | Meskerem Legesea, New York, 15:46 |
| 2006 | Reuben Chelii, Morocco 14:00 | Olga Kravtsova, Russia
Course Record 15:25 |
| 2005 | Amyn Mohammed, 13:35 | Alena Samokhvalova, 15:38 |
| 2004 | John Itati, 13:54 | Atalich Katema, 16:22 |
| 2003 | John Itati, Kenya 13:42 | Naomi Wangui, West Chester, PA 16:04 |
| 2002 | John Itati, Kenya 13:38 | Edna Kiplagat, Kenya 16:13 |
| 2001 | Sammy Ngeeno, Kenya
Course Record 13:28 | Anne Marie Lauck, NY 16:11 |
| 2000 | Paul Mwangi, Kenya 13:54 | Ludmilla Petrova, Russia 15:39 |
| 1999 | Sammy Ngeno, Kenya 14:06 | Eunice Sagero, Kenya 15:57 |
| 1998 | Peter Githuka, Philadelphia, PA 13:50 | Theresa Wanjiku, Kenya 15:34 |
| 1997 | Lhoussine Siba, Morocco 14:16 | Laura Mykotok, Hershey, PA 15:45 |
| 1996 | Khalid Khannovchi, Morocco 13:41 | Hellen Kimaiyo, Kenya 15:44 |
| 1995 | Thomas Osano, Scotia, NY 13:46 | Anne Hare, Vienna, VA 15:41 |
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Chris Thater Memorial
Contacts
Promoting Organization
Broome County STOP-DWI Program
P.O. Box 1766
Binghamton, NY 13902
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Event Director
Contact: James F. May
STOP-DWI Coordinator
email: bcstopdwi@co.broome.ny.us
[w] 607.778.2056
[f] 607.778.2908
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Cycling Events
James May
[w] 607.778.2056
[h] 607.729.3734
email: bcstopdwi@co.broome.ny.us
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5K Run Coordinator
Grace Tabeek
(Elite Athlete Assistance)
[w] 607.771.8181
[h] 607.722.8744
email: gtabeek@stny.rr.com
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3 on 3 Summer Shootout
Kevin McGoff
Director of Broome County CYO
[w] 607.786.2430
email: kmcgoff@stny.rr.com
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Outdoor Expo
James May
[w] 607.778.2056
[h] 607.729.3734
email: bcstopdwi@co.broome.ny.us
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