MONTICELLO, NY — The Monticello Rotary Club’s 46th annual Monster Run Classic will be held at Resorts World Catskills on Sunday, August 4, starting at 8:30 a.m. 

Rotary will hold a blood drive on Saturday, August 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., also at Resorts World Catskills.

The proceeds from the race will benefit the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition and is an event run by Monticello Rotary as part of Sullivan County Patriots Day.

Each year the event draws hundreds of walkers, runners and spectators from all over New York State. The race consists of 5K and 10K running and 5K walk events for the whole family. This course is challenging and is considered by many one of the best run/walk courses in the area. 

In addition, health, wellness and running-related businesses will have information and free screenings on site during the event. Raffles, door prizes and an auction round out the day.

The major goal of Rotary is to serve the community. The proceeds for this year’s race will help local veterans to meet needs of everyday living. 

According to Monticello Rotary Club president Lori Orestano-James, “Too many of our veterans need assistance with heating, food, transportation for medical services, rent and mortgage assistance. They have given to us all through their service to our country. Monticello Rotary is glad to sponsor this race to raise awareness and funds as a way of giving back to those who served and are currently serving.”

Many veterans sign up to participate. 

Special thanks to Resorts World Casino for serving as a title sponsor and enabling Monticello Rotary to return the race to its home. 

Registrations can be completed online prior to the event at runsignup.com/monsterclassic.

For further information about the race, email race co-chairs Brad Rutledge or Brad Matican at RotaryMontiMonsterRun@hotmail.com or call 845/798-1770.