Plattsburgh Adirondack BPN Solar Eclipse 5k

Monday, April 8 – Monday, April 15, 2024 Past event
5:00 AM EDT
Plattsburgh, New York
$43.40 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Plattsburgh Adirondack BPN Solar Eclipse 5K, taking place from April 8 to April 15, 2024, in the beautiful city of Plattsburgh, Clinton! On April 8, the sky will darken as a spectacular Total Solar Eclipse occurs, offering a rare chance to witness this celestial phenomenon that last graced New York in 1925. Participants in the 5K can join virtually, completing their race before, during, or after the eclipse, making it a truly unique and flexible event!

As you lace up your sneakers for this exciting fitness adventure, you’ll receive a custom race bib, solar eclipse glasses, a race shirt, a medal, and a personalized finisher certificate. The first 100 registrants will also snag a commemorative pint glass, and everyone will have a chance to win additional prizes in a raffle! With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected in Plattsburgh for this momentous occasion, don’t miss your opportunity to be part of a running event that promises to be truly stellar. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fitness, fun, and unforgettable memories!

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  • Plattsburgh Adirondack BPN Solar Eclipse 5k (Virtu_Real)

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Monday, Apr 8, 2024

    $43.40

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Organiser's description

FITNESS AND FUN !!! WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE SKY GOES DARK?

Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8, 2024 in Plattsburgh, NY. The last Total Solar Eclipse in New York was in 1925. The next Total Solar Eclipse in the United States will be in 2045. The next Total Solar Eclipse in New York will be in 2079 and 2144.

The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:25 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 33 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Plattsburgh for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Plattsburgh Adirondack BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.

THE PLATTSBURGH ADIRONDACK BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.

* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATE

*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.

Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.

LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT ,MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED

Location

285 Tom, Miller Road, Plattsburgh, 12901, NY, United States

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