PORT JERVIS, NY — The Tri-State Chamber will present its 19th annual Tri-State Classic Race on Sunday, October 26. The event includes 10k and 5k races, with the starting line on Jersey Avenue in Port Jervis and the finish line in Riverside Park, Port Jervis. This year, the registration will be held at Riverside Park, where the runners can enjoy music, water and get ready to run. A portion of the race proceeds will be donated in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

“The courses are fast, flat and scenic, traveling through historic sites and the beautiful Delaware River,” said race director and chamber president, Robie Mackerley. “We have a record number of runners again this year, and we’re expecting nothing short of a spectacular event for participants, sponsors and our communities.”

For those runners who have not registered online prior to the race, they will be able to come race morning and register for either the 10k or the 5k. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends around 8:30 a.m. at Riverside Park, just behind the Erie Depot Station. The 10k pace car is provided by member Howard Kuperman, owner of Phil’s Ford, and the 5k pace car is provided by Michael Earl, owner of Streetwise Transportation.

There will be music all along the course, water and Gatorade courtesy of water-stops sponsor Walmart of Matamoras, PA. The on-course musicians include Walt Edwards, Tyler Laput, Amador Laput and the Eldred High School Chorus Key Elements.

Member and Diamond Lunch sponsor this year is Texas Lunch, located on Jersey Avenue, Port Jervis. Owner George Lufty will serve hotdogs, hamburgers and sides after the race in Riverside Park.

The awards ceremony will be held in Riverside Park and medals will be awarded to all age groups, male and female. All runners can pre-register and pay online prior to the race at www.tristatechamber.org. The pre-register race fee is $28 and race-day fee is $35. For more information, contact the Tri-State Chamber office at 845/856-6694 or email info@tristatechamber.org.