Why is the race always held on a Saturday?

Given the pick of Saturday or Sunday, we realize that either choice involves losing participants for various reasons. This race has always been held on a Saturday and we feel we should be consistent. If you feel strongly about this please let us know.

Why is it a women only race? Isn't it about time you included men?

There are two issues for us here. One is that the race receives some sponsorship on the basis that it is for women only. Remember all proceeds from the race go to benefit The Rockland Family Shelter and we want to raise as much for them as we can.

We also feel that it is still important to offer our competitors the chance to be "The Winner" rather than the "First Woman" especially since women are often short-changed in media coverage of other races.

Couldn't you just have a men's fun run after the women's race?

This has been asked many times. First, there would be significant administrative problems. By the time the run/walk is over at about 8:45, it's a bit late to start a race in mid-July. In addition, we would need several more experienced volunteers to handle another race, even without official timing.

We also feel any simultaneous or additional event which would include men would detract from that day's celebration of women. Women deserve to enjoy their race on their morning - and the guys are welcome to cheer or volunteer or both.

What is the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program?

Runners, spectators and volunteers are encouraged to bring no-longer-used cell phones and accessories to donate to the Verizon Wireless HopeLine® phone recycling program. Collection boxes will be located at the race registration area. For each phone collected, Verizon Wireless will donate $5, up to $1,000, to benefit Rockland Family Shelter!

Verizon Wireless' HopeLine® Phone Recycling Program collects wireless phones and accessories in any condition from any wireless service provider, and then refurbishes or recycles them in an environmentally-sound way. It's a win-win situation, and we urge everyone to participate. For more information, visit the HopeLine website.

What is the ReUSE A SHOE program?

The Reuse-A-Shoe program has provided Nike Grind recycled material to more than 300 sport and playground surfacing projects donated by Nike's community investment programs in places around the world – in addition to thousands of commercial projects. Every part of the shoe is recycled and converted to various types of material. For more info, visit the ReUSE A Shoe website.

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