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News and Events: Buckley's to Kennedy's 5K Run

30th Anniversary Buckley's - Kennedy's 5K Charity Run
May 16, 2010
30th Anniversary Buckley's - Kennedy's 5K Charity Run
In Loving Memory of 6-week-old William Joseph Polanco, Jr., 3-year-old Brendan James McCarthy, Jimmy Cassidy
Race Starts: 10:00 a.m.
Race Starts in Riis Park, Queens and ends at Kennedy's Restaurant
Family Picnic Starts: 11:00 a.m. Kennedy's Restaurant, Breezy Point, Queens
For more information, contact (718) 422-3208 or email Brian Fitzgerald.

Sponsorship Information

$5,000 Overall Run
  • Your company's logo on the official 2010 Buckley's Run T-shirts
  • 20 complimentary official 2010 Buckley's Run T-shirts
  • Complimentary food and drinks for 20 guests at the Post-Race Family Picnic
  • On-stage recognition at the Post-Race Awards Ceremony
$2,500 Finish Line
  • High visibility with a sign bearing your company or individual name congratulating runners as they cross the finish line
  • 10 complimentary official 2010 Buckley's Run T-shirts
  • Complimentary food and drinks for 10 guests at the Post-Race Family Picnic
  • On-stage recognition at the Post-Race Awards Ceremony
$1,000 Post-Race Picnic Host
  • High visibility with a sign that reads "This Family Fun Day Picnic Sponsored by [your company or individual name]" at the Picnic
  • 5 complimentary official 2010 Buckley's Run T-Shirts
  • Complimentary food and drinks for 5 guests at the Post-Race Family Picnic
  • On-stage recognition at the Post-Race Awards Ceremony
$500 Kids' Games/Rides
  • High visibility with a sign that reads, "This Game/Ride Sponsored by [your company or individual name]"
  • 4 complimentary official 2010 Buckley's Run T-Shirts
  • Complimentary food and drinks for 4 guests at the Post Race Family Picnic
  • On-stage recognition at the Post-Race Awards Ceremony
$250 Mile Markers or Water Stop
  • High visibility with a sign that reads, "This Mile/WaterStop Sponsored by [your company or individual name]"
  • 2 complimentary official 2010 Buckley's Run T-Shirts
  • Complimentary food and drinks for you and a guest at the Post Race Family Picnic
  • On-stage recognition at the Post-Race Awards Ceremony

Registration Information

  • $20 Registration fee for adult 19 and older
  • $10 Registration fee for youth 18 and under
  • $25 Day of fee for adults
  • FEE WAIVED for any adult runner collecting $50 or any youth runner collecting $25 or more in runner sponsor donations.

On Site Registration

  • May 1: 1:00 - 5:00 pm--Kennedy's Restaurant
  • May 8: 1:00 - 5:00 pm--Kennedy's Restaurant
  • May 13: 3:00 - 8:00 pm--Buckley’s Restaurant, Brooklyn, and Kennedy's Restaurant
  • May 14: 3:00 - 8:00 pm--Buckley’s Restaurant and Kennedy's Restaurant
  • May 15: 10:00 - 8:00 pm--Buckley's Restaurant
  • May 15: 1:00 - 8:00 pm--Kennedy’s Restaurant
  • May 16: 7:00 - 9:00 am--Riis Park

Runner Information

  • Runners must meet 30 minutes prior to the race start time on the Riis Park Boardwalk near Bay 9 Mall. DJ Nikko will provide entertainment.
  • Runners clothes must be placed in plastic bags at race time.
  • Runners must pick up their clothing immediately following the race.

Family Fun Day Picnic Information

  • The post-race family picnic is open to the general public
  • Live Music by Head Over Heals
  • Entertainment by DJ Suds
  • $10-Food and Drink
  • $15-Food, Drink and T-Shirt
  • Children 12 and under Free
  • The Picnic is FREE for all registered runners.

View Course Map.

A printable Race Registation form is available here.

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