Sunday, October 2, 2016
Central Park, Schenectady
9:20 AM
Registration is now open for 2016 Beat Beethoven!
Mark your calendar NOW to join the Capital Region’s first and best 5K for the arts in Schenectady’s Central Park.
Thanks to the support of media sponsor WMHT-FM, and with ongoing support from Berkshire Bank, Vent Fitness, Stewart’s Shops, Lia Auto Group, Price Chopper, SI Group, CDPHP, NBT Bank, and State Farm – Amy Aldrich, the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra will offer runners and walkers the chance to once again take on Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony!
Dig out your running shoes, dust off your sweats, and plan to race along to the thundering sounds of Beethoven’s mighty Symphony No. 5. Cross the finish line before the music ends and you’ll win a free ticket to the Schenectady Symphony’s opening concert on October 30, 2016.
Fun for runners and walkers of all abilities, with age group prizes and t-shirt contests. The course is fast and flat, for runners looking to set a PR. There’s enough time for non-runners to get fit: try the Couch to 5K program.
Misery loves company – it’s more fun with a team! Last year 250 people registered to race the music. We hope to see more this year. Email us at sso2@verizon.net or call 518-372-2500 for more information.
There are restrooms available but no changing facilities. Come ready to run!
PACKET PICKUP – Saturday 10/1/65 10am -3 pm at our table at the Upper Union Street Harvest Festival or from 8:15 – 9 am on race day.
Hi! Does this race allow jogging strollers?
Hi Megan, so sorry we didn’t see this earlier. Yes, you may bring a jogging stroller as long as you are diligent about keeping it out of the path of other runners. The course is a figure 8, run twice, so it is imperative that runners/walkers are alert to other participants
How long is the kids fun run?
About half a mile – maybe a little longer.
Hello! Is there a larger version of the map?
Joe, I’ve posted a link to a larger PDF of the route. Try it now.
Thank you!
Any chance you could enlarge that map or link to a larger version so those of us with older eyes can see it?
Brian, I’ve posted a link to a larger PDF of the route. Try it now.
How do I check the members of our team? I would like to see who signed up.
Tracy, I think you can check under “confirmed registrants” and teams are indicated after the names. If you still have trouble, email me at sso2@verizon.net and I’ll try to check it out
What are the age groups for this race and how many in each award category??
Top 3 overall, male and female.
plus top 3 M/F in following age groups
14 and under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
How long is the symphony? I found a recording on Youtube at about 33 minutes.
Just about 33 minutes