PICTURE THIS: Colony of the Arts. The City that Never Sleeps. You and 11 of your closest friends running day and night. Starting in the legendary town of Woodstock, NY, your team of 12 maniacs will rock out on a 178 mile adventure-fest sure to thrill you. The party in your van will only get better as you leap frog your way past the breathtaking views of the Catskill Mountains over the Mid-Hudson Bridge and through many charming country towns. The race (and your stamina) will wrap up in the bright lights of New York City.

 

In addition to flawless logistics and a beautiful course you will receive:

 

 The Marathon Project is an after-school training program that pairs adult mentors with at-risk youth to reduce risk factors such as childhood obesity, school drop-out and substance abuse. The Marathon Project provides opportunities for students to set and achieve goals, explore avenues for character development, improve health, and build positive relationships through mentoring. In the past, the Marathon Project kids have trained for one of the great American races, the Philadelphia Marathon. In 2010, however, severe funding cuts have made that race not only an incredible fitness challenge but also a financial one. Because of this, the tenacious training required of the Marathon Project kids and mentors is only half the battle; fundraising is the only way the kids, many of whom have not left their neighborhood, will reach their ultimate goal of finishing a Marathon—even if they do train hard enough.