BROADWAY ULTRA SOCIETY 
presents the 
ANNIVERSARY 50K RUN
   
Flushing Meadow Corona Park
   
Saturday, June 14, 2008     50 kilometers (31.07 miles)     8:00 A.M. START
 
 
SANCTIONED BY THE METROPOLITAN ATHLETICS (USATF) CONGRESS
   
THEME OF EVENT:  To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Unisphere 100-Mile, later called the New York 100-Mile, and became an instant classic.
   
CHECK IN:   At Meadow Lake Comfort Station (adjacent to site of the 1939 World's Fair Amphitheater) starting at 7:15 AM (not earlier).
   
FACILITIES:  Inside the Comfort Station, but suggest you come dressed to run.  
   
AUTO DIRECTIONS:  
LIE East (from NYC) to Exit 22 A-E "Gr Central Pkwy - I678 Van Wyck Expwy".  Go .6 mile on exit "offshoot" (passing the 2 Grand Central Parkway exits)
to RIGHT exit AT "I678 Van Wyck Expwy - Whitestone Bridge - Kennedy Airport".  After exit, bear RIGHT to go south on the Van Wyck towards Kennedy. 
   
ON VAN WYCK - Get off at the next exit #11 "Flushing Meadow Corona Pk - 69 Rd - Jewel Ave - Harry Van Arsdale Ave".  After that exit, go about .2 mile to 
RIGHT exit to  "Flushing Meadow Corona Pk".  Turn RIGHT again and follow "All Traffic" sign.  Go .2 mile and a second "All Traffic" sign will direct you 
left.  IGNORE THAT.  Go STRAIGHT towards "Do Not Enter" sign.  (Turn on flashers).  Go across small bridge and proceed .25 mile, then bear LEFT 
just before overpass.  Go for another .25 mile (through overpass) and then turn LEFT into parking lot.  TURN OFF FLASHERS.
   
LIE West (from Long Island) to Exit 22B "College Point Blvd to Van Wyck Expwy".  After exit, go .1 mile to traffic light.  Turn LEFT onto College Point
Blvd and veer to right lane.  Go .1 mile to next light, and then STRAIGHT to enter the Van Wyck Expressway.  Go for .6 mile to Exit # 11 & Flushing Meadow  
Corona Park.  Follow above directions to Parking Lot adjacent to Finish Line Area.   
   
TRANSIT DIRECTIONS TO FINISH:  (# 7 subway to "Willets Point - Shea Stadium" station.  Call NYC transit at 718-330-1234 for more info)  
Upon arrival at the Willets Point station, walk on ramp towards the Tennis Center.  Look for the Unisphere as your guide.  From the Unisphere, walk south
to footbridge to the Meadow Lake area.  Total distance of walk is about one mile.  
   
COURSE:   Approximate 2 1/4 mile loop around Meadow Lake.  Loop is basically flat on macadam paths, but with little shade.
   
TIME LIMIT: 9 hours to finish  
   
AID:     One station providing water, Gatorade, defizzed cola, food snacks and medical supplies.  We will try to have ice on hand, but
but please bring your own.  A non-staffed station with just drinks may be set up on the other side of loop depending on weather.
   
POST EVENT ACTIVITIES:    
Special Awards to Male & Female Winners.       Modest Awards to Each Finisher  
         
Refreshments served after the race adjacent to the finish line area.  
   
ENTRY PROCEDURE:  $15.00 for current BUS Members;  $20.00 for Non-Members  
Post entries will be accepted ---------$20.00 for BUS Members   &   $25.00 for Non- Members  
   
Send entry & check payable to: BROADWAY ULTRA SOCIETY  
  PO Box 1239  
    Long Island City, NY 11101  
   
Additional Info:      212-496-3099   or   rich1239@nyc.rr.com  
   
SPECIAL PERK:  Each pre-entrant will receive a BUS "retro" shirt from a past BUS event by a grab bag fashion.  
   
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ANNIVERSARY 50K RUN   SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2008  
   
I, on behalf of my heirs and administrators, waive and release the Broadway Ultra Society (BUS), USA Track & Field, New York City Department of 
Parks and Recreation, the City of New York, the Metropolitan Athletics Congress, New York Ultra Running and all persons associated with the said event 
for any claims of injuries and/or death suffered by me in the said event.  I attest I am physically fit to run or walk the duration of the 50-kilometer distance. 
   
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