Members of Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s Donations Committee present the Saratoga Springs Lions Club with a $5,000 check as premier sponsor of their annual Duathlon.
Pictured from left to right: Tom Engle, Media Specialist; Bill Gibeault, Saratoga Lions Duathlon Co-Chair; Jennie Jurkiewicz, Director of Food & Beverage; Joe Sporko, Saratoga Springs Lions Club President; Dave Carr, Jr., Saratoga Springs Lions Club Foundation President; Don Braim, Senior Vice President of Racing Operations; Cliff Van Wagner, Saratoga Springs Lions Club Member; Skip Carlson, Vice President of External Affairs and Signature Service; Mike Vild, General Manager; Colleen Carlson, Director of Sales.

Saratoga Casino and Raceway Named Premier Sponsor and Host Site of the 11th Annual Saratoga Lions Duathlon

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (April 16, 2015)- For the 4th year in a row, Saratoga Casino and Raceway has been named the premier sponsor and host site of the 11th Annual Saratoga Lions Duathlon, an event run by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club each May. The continued partnership was announced today as Saratoga Casino and Raceway presented the Saratoga Lions Club Foundation with $5,000 in support of the event and the charitable mission of the Lion’s Club.

The 2015 Saratoga Lions Duathlon will be held at 8 A.M. on Sunday, May 24 at Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Race participants will tackle a 5K run, followed by a 30K bike ride, and finishing with another 5K run. Participants can be individuals or teams of two or three people. Area businesses can also participate with a three-person team in the Corporate Challenge category. The Club Challenge returns again this year allowing any organized Club to compete for prizes. Participation from individual Club members will be tallied and prizes will be awarded to the top finishing Clubs.

“We are thrilled to host the Lion’s Club Duathlon for the fourth year in a row,” said Mike Vild, General Manager of Saratoga Casino and Raceway. “We’re delighted to provide our facilities and our support to help such a great community event grow year after year.”

“The Saratoga Lions Club could not successfully carry out our important mission to make a difference in people’s lives, without the generous support from the business community,” said Bill Gibeault, Co-Chair of this year’s event. “Saratoga Casino and Raceway has been extremely generous with its financial support as well as hosting the event at their property. We deeply value our relationship with them.”

100% of all proceeds support The Lions Mission, the majority of which goes directly back into the Saratoga Community.

Dave Carr, President of The Saratoga Lions Foundation, said bringing the race to the casino has resulted in very positive feedback. “The Saratoga Lions Club Duathlon has grown each year and part of that growth has come from the location and support provided by Saratoga Casino and Raceway. It has enabled us to design a better experience for both the athletes and their fans. Their partnership has been integral to our success and we look forward to another great year.”

Free shirts will be provided to the first 300 entrants and prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category. The results will be computerized.

Pre-registration fees from April 2 through May 21 are $60 per individual, $90 per two-person team, and $114 per three-person team. On-site registration fees for Saturday prior to the race and on race-day are $65 per individual, $100 per two-person team and $129 per three-person team.

To register, visit www.saratogalions.com or call 518-527-8787.

Saratoga Casino and Raceway, located on Crescent Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY, features over 1,700 slots, electronic table games, Vapor, two full-service restaurants with buffets, a casual dining restaurant, three full-service bars, deli and a variety of guest services including valet parking and coat check. Operating hours for the gaming facility are 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. every day. Simulcast races can be viewed seven days a week and live harness racing runs March through mid-December. For a full racing schedule and additional information, please visit www.saratogacasino.com or call 800-727-2990. Must be 18 years of age or older to play video gaming machines or wager on horses. Please play responsibly.

The Saratoga Springs Lions Club Foundation, Inc. actively works to promote awareness of, and provide support for, the areas of sight and hearing conservation, diabetes and youth programs. For more information visit www.saratogalions.com.