Embassy Suites
Day of The Tread
Welcome
Stay tuned for the next exciting installment of
The Day of the Tread
on Sunday, October 25, 2009.
(Check here frequently for details as we update this web site)
Grab Your Bicycle Or
Lace Up Those Running Shoes!
Reward yourself, for all of those miles in the hot summer sun, with crisp air, sunshine and a picturesque landscape and join us for this fun Halloween event on October 26th. Whether you ride, run or walk, the 2008 Day of the Tread has a treat for you!
If You Like Bicycling...
Choose From 4 Different Routes That Can Challenge
Riders Of All Ages and Abilities!!!
10 miles is perfect for those little things that go bump in the night.
25 miles, guaranteed to blow the bats from your belfry.
50 miles to get your blood flowing when you thirst for more.
80 miles to bring out the monster in you!
We’ll be making plenty of stops for fun, musical entertainment and a lot of crazy contests along the way. If you like dressing up in costumes, putting on the face paint and wigs, then come and join us as your favorite ghost or goblin. We will be awarding prizes for the best human and bike costumes. The start/finish line is at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa.
The Fun Run/Walk...
is a 4.5 mile loop which starts and finishes at Embassy Suites and takes you west on Mountain Road through historic downtown neighborhoods to the distinctive Old Town Plaza. There will be refreshements available along the route as well as helpful volunteers to get you out and back safely. Costumes are encouraged but not required. All runners and walkers must wear their numbers and NO headphones are allowed!
Follow the pumpkins that mark your way for a day filled with beautiful scenery, unrivaled support, friendly volunteers and a toe-tappin' party to celebrate the end of another great summer season. Come join the fun and help the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation and Casa Esperanza.
Gear up for a ghoulishly good time and enter now... if you dare!
Registration - 3 ways to sign up
1. Mail or Drop off your completed entry form and fee to
Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa, 1000 Woodward Place NE - 505.245.7100
* Checks should be made payable to Embassy Suites.
2. Drop off your completed entry form and fee to
Sport Systems
6915 Montgomery NE
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505.837.9400
* Checks should be made payable to Embassy Suites.
3. Online registration in now closed.
Register on Active.com by clicking the link below.
Entry Fees - (All Courses & Events):
$45.00 Adults Riders
$80.00 Tandem Riders
$35.00 Adults for Fun Run/Walk
$25.00 Children 14 and under for all events
* All entries received after October 20th must include a $10.00 late fee.
Rider Packet includes: Bib Number, Route Map & Instructions, Water-bottle, , and other promotion items provided by sponsors.
Schedule of Events:
October 25 - Packet Pickup & Late Registration - Noon to 7 p.m.
at Sport Systems (formerly Spotz Outdoor), 6915 Montgomery NE Albuquerque, NM 87109
October 26 - Packet Pickup & Late Registration - starting at 7 a.m.
at Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa, 1000 Woodward NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Start Times:
80 & 50 Mile Rides - 9:00 a.m.
25 & 10 Mile Rides - 9:15 a.m.
4.5 Mile Walk/Run - 9:30 a.m.
Food, Musical Entertainment, and Post Ride Fun starts at 10:00 a.m.
Routes
The Cycling Map
The 10, 25, 50 and 80 mile routes are out and back. rides start and finish at the Albuquerque Embassy Suites Hotel and Spa. [Downloadable Map]
The Fun-Run/Walk Map
This 4.5 mile loop goes to Old Town Plaza. The start and finish at the Albuquerque Embassy Suites Hotel and Spa. [Downloadable Map]
Links
- ° How to get here.
- · Official Downloadable Entry Form
- · Official Downloadable Map
- ° Safety Article - "Pedal Safely"
- ° Merchandise - Cycling Jersey
- ° The Contests
- ° Entertainment by The Pink Flamingos along with more than a dozen musical acts!!
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About Our Beneficiaries
Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization responsible for philanthropic giving to enhance the lives of special needs children and their families at Carrie Tingley Hospital in Albuquerque.
Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a non-profit, low-cost home away from home serving out of town cancer patients and their family members while the patient (adult or child) undergoes treatment at an Albuquerque health care facility.
We would like to hear from you!
If you have questions, comments or just want to say "Boo!", please use the following email address, AIM.
- info@dayofthetread.com
- DayoftheTread (aim)