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Ranger Run 5K scheduled for Saturday, July 26th, 10:30am

June 11, 2008

The Great American Irish Festival is pleased to announce the inaugural "Ranger Run" 5K road race which will be held on Saturday, July 26th at 10:30am. This run will start and end at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort. All of those participating in the run will receive festival admission on Saturday and a complimentary beverage. Those registered by July 11th will also receive a race t-shirt.

The run has been named in memory of Tim "the Ranger" Sullivan, father of Festival Director Matthew Sullivan, who passed away unexpectedly while out for a run on September 24th, 2007. Tim was an avid runner, outdoorsman and active committee member for the GAIF since its inception. He spent his life in service to others as a Marine Corps veteran and member of the New York State Police for 27 years. The race is dedicated to his memory and the memory of all of those who have proudly served.