ARE YOU ONE OF NEW ENGLAND’S FINEST RUNNERS?
Following the success of the New England’s Finest program at the 2008 and 2009 ING Hartford Marathon/Half Marathon, race organizers are once again helping New England Runner magazine lay out the red carpet for the 2010 extravaganza. In 2010, we extend the program to our talented neighbors in New York as well. Invites will be going out to selected athletes from last year’s program (Open runners up through 70+) in late May, along with many additions in the following weeks.
As a member of this elite program, New England’s Finest runners are eligible for additional prize money up and above the standard awards. The New England’s Finest bonus money corresponds to the finishing place of program participants: for example, in 2008 men’s marathon winner Pat Moulton, of Providence, RI received $3,000 for the overall win and an additional $3,000 in corresponding first-place bonus $. On the women’s side, fourth place finisher Diona Fulton of Somerville, MA won $750 and the fourth-place NEF bonus of $500.
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While we freely admit to culling most invited athletes from the NER database, anyone who’s lived in the New England area or New York for at least six months is free to apply through the marathon’s website. There will also be updates on the NER website and in the magazine. |
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If you are a New England or New York resident* and have excelled at our sport, the ING Hartford Marathon and New England Runner want to acknowledge your accomplishments during the 16th running of the ING Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. Entry must be completed no later than June 15, 2010 to be included in the New England magazine special section. |
Read the complete Read biographies on New England's Finest runners published in |
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If selected as one of our invited ING Hartford Marathon or Half Marathon runners in the New England’s Finest program, your invitation will include:
Additionally, we are planning special events throughout the weekend just for you - to reward you, recognize your talents and pamper you with genuine Connecticut Yankee hospitality.
* New England and New York residence is determined by the state in which you are registered to vote. |
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To apply, complete the Elite Questionnaire, include a biography and a cover letter detailing your qualifications for participation. The application must be received by June 15, 2010. Download the 2010 Elite Runner Application Form. The 2-page document is in PDF format (53k). (Acrobat Reader required). | |
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