BROADWAY ULTRA SOCIETY
presents the
UNISPHERE 100
Flushing Meadow Corona Park
Saturday, June 14, 2008						100 kilometers (62.14 miles)				7:00 A.M. START
SANCTIONED BY THE METROPOLITAN ATHLETICS (USATF) CONGRESS
A New York Ultra Running Grand Prix Event
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 6:00 AM.
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:		14 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:
HARRY MURPHY AWARDS to Male & Female Winners								Special Awards to Each Finisher
Refreshments served after the race adjacent to the finish line area.
GRAND PRIX:		All New York Ultra Running guidelines will apply.
ENTRY PROCEDURE:  $45.00 for current BUS Members;  $55.00 for Non-Members
Post entries will be accepted ---------$50.00 for BUS Members   &   $60.00 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 PERKS:  Tee shirt designed by Barbara Christen and David Luljak for to each entrant.
Pre-entrant received by June 5 will also receive an embroidered windbreaker
Information Sheets will be mailed to pre-entrants on June 6.
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"UNISPHERE 100" - 100 kilometers							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 100-kilometer distance.
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