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Posted Monday, 29 December, 2008
Come join us for a non political celebration of the American spirit, democracy, and freedom of choice. We welcome all parties and denominations to run or walk to celebrate a new era. All affiliations are welcome without prejudice, without speeches, and without campaign rhetoric. The theme will be "Proud to be American", and we will all join in welcoming our new president, Barak Obama, and pledge to work together for the good of the country. We will wish happy retirement to George W. Bush. The Innaugauration Day 5K and Bye Bye Bush Retirement Party will be held on January 25 in Durham, New Hampshire. Innauguration Day is January 20, that day every four years on which the President of the United States is sworn in and takes the oath of office. The oath is traditionally administered on the steps of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This race will celebrate the peaceful transition of power to the new president.  "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of the President of teh United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States." Following the innauguration are dozens of fancy inaugural balls. One you won't find on the list is the Inauguration Day 5K and Bye Bye Bush Retirement Party. If you didn't get invited to an inaugural ball in Washington, here is your once-in-a-lifetime invitation. This once-only event is under the aegis of Loco man and New Hampshire road race impresario extraordinaire Mike St. Laurent, AKA (The LOCO Guy). Mike will, as usual, go all-out with the post-race bash at Wings Your Way--Durham location. It's a given that there will be oceans of Busch Beer (excuse the "c") and Spicy West Wing Wings, Wings of Mass Consumption, and much more. The race will take place in the often cited town of Durham, New Hampshire, and travel over mostly rural roads, past ivy covered buildings of UNH and the university's agricultural section. We expect that the course will be covered in snow.  Goodbye Mr. Bush There is a rumor raging that the outgoing president himself will interrupt his busy vacation schedule to make a racing appearance—after all, this race is five days after he leaves office and he may stop by on the way to Kennebunkport. (FREE LOCO SHOES TO YOU MR. PRESIDENT.) Well-connected New Hampshire sources have heard from fully vetted Washington sources that Mr. Bush is a butt-kicking 6:30-per-mile kind of runner. These are, however, the same sources that were so positive about weapons of mass destruction. Calls to Vice President Dick Cheney indicated that despite a busy transition schedule, he may indeed make the festive scene as well. Not to race (he always gets deferments, and twelve heart attacks is eleven too many), but to fire the starting shotgun. This could perhaps be the same shotgun that was used by Vice President Chaney to nearly send a duck-hunting companion to the Promised Land a few years back. Runners in the front row in Durham are advised to.......well, duck. Calls also went out to former Bush opponents Al Gore and John Kerry, but both declined to race. Gore stated, "I already beat that guy once", and Kerry bemoaned the fact that the race did not have an "Aging Windsurfer Division", and there could be a “Swiftboat” crew in the team division.  Free Entries – But There is a Catch Special Prizes Now that about 15 million of us are out of a job, maybe you'd like to be President or Vice President of the United States. Be sure to tidy up your resume before you apply! And check the Constitution of the United States for the qualifications and responsibilities—it is very clear. Yes, This IS AN ACTUAL RACE in scenic Durham, New Hampshire. It will be the place to be on January 25, 2009, where over 1,000 runners will celebrate “Mission Accomplished”. Latest articles in USA: New Hampshire
 The CHaD Hero Half Marathon and Relay — Everyone Can Be a HeroHow many superheroes will fit into the Dartmouth Green? The CHaD Hero Half Marathon and Relay on Saturday, August 29th, in Hanover, New Hampshire, is the place to find out. If you want to run a scenic course that traverses two states, this is your chance. If you want to make a difference in a child's life, this is your opportunity. Also: Event Registration Also: Active Running  Smuttynose Half Marathon and Rockfest: You CAN Always Get What You WantName three things you’re looking for in a fall half marathon. If you said a fast course, live music, and great local beer, then this is your race. The second annual Smuttynose Half Marathon and Rockfest is ready to rock New Hampshire’s seacoast on Sunday, October 4th. Also: Event Website Also: Active Running  Applefest Half Marathon in Hollis, New Hampshire—‘Tis the SeasonApplefest has become a New England tradition, an event with nearly everything runners want. Both the half marathon and two person relay sell out year after year well in advance of race day—for good reason. Also: Event Website Also: Event Registration |
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