Howe Caverns' Hill Challenge Benefits Marathon for a Better Life

HOWES CAVE, N.Y. -- Howe Caverns is having its 3rd Annual Hill Challenge, starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, with proceeds benefitting Marathon For A Better Life.  

   
The Hill Challenge is a two-mile fun run/walk and takes place rain or shine. It begins with a downhill run or walk along the scenic Howe Caverns’ driveway. When participants reach the bottom, the challenge is to go back up the hill in a show of support to those neighbors who are challenged with the battle against cancer.

Pre-registration fees (must be received by May 8) are:  $12 for individuals, $40 for a family of 4  and $10 for school groups with five or more members. On the day of the event, registration is from 7 to 8 a.m. and the fee is $15 per person. All participants will receive a voucher for one free traditional tour of Howe Caverns, valid through the weekend of May 9-10, 2009. The first 100 registered participants receive a free T-shirt.

Registration forms are available at the Howe Caverns’ website, www.howecaverns.com, or by calling 518-296-8900. 

This year marks the 11th anniversary of Marathon For A Better Life. It will take place Saturday, June 6. For the marathon,  the Howe Caverns Team is joining forces with Cobleskill Stone Products to form “The Howelin’ Stone Walkers”.  New team members are welcome to be part of the effort to raise funds for the marathon. Anyone interested in becoming a team member should contact either Holly Hauser at Howe Caverns, 518-296-8900; or, Heather Righi at Cobleskill stone Products, 518-234-0221.

Howe Caverns is located between Albany and Cooperstown, off I-88 at Exit 22. Howe Caverns is open daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For additional information, call 518-296-8900 or visit www.howecaverns.com.

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Kathy Condon * Condon Communications
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4/2009