Roller Coaster Race Partners with Six Flags New England

AGAWAM, Mass. – Roller Coaster Race has partnered with Six Flags New England for a 10K race, 5K run/walk and Roller Coaster RideSM which will take place September 6-7, 2014 near Springfield, Massachusetts.

This exciting partnership aims to encourage fitness and entertainment for the whole family by holding professional, USATF-sanctioned running events for all skills and ages in conjunction with the completely original roller coaster event, Roller Coaster RideSM.

First on Saturday, Sept. 6th, the Roller Coaster RideSM will be held for roller coaster enthusiasts and non-runners. During this unique experience, participants ride a total distance of 5K on roller coasters to win a medal. Coaster rides will be tracked throughout the day on Six Flags New England’s ten coasters during normal operating hours.

Then on Sunday, Sept. 7th, the 10K race and 5K race/walk take place. Each course will run inside and around the park boundaries, offering a new perspective of the theme park. Both events will take place prior to the park opening.

Roller Coaster Race is fundraising for the following charities: the YMCA of Greater Springfield and the SYTA Running for Youth program. In addition to being able to fundraise for those organizations, people can donate to the charities during event registration.

Participants can register for a race, the Roller Coaster RideSM, or both.

Adam Slate, Roller Coaster Race Director, says of the event, “September is a beautiful time to come to New England, and we have a great line-up of events scheduled at Six Flags. From the Roller Coaster RideSM to the exciting and fast race courses on Sunday morning, this weekend promises a thrill for every family member.”

“Six Flags New England is proud to partner with Roller Coaster Race and offer guests a fun and healthy ride and race experience,” says Jennifer McGrath, Public Relations & Communications Manager for Six Flags New England. “Guests will be able to ride top-ranked coasters like Bizarro, Goliath, and Batman while seeing beautiful areas of the park located adjacent to the Connecticut River.”

For more information about the Roller Coaster Race @ Six Flags New England, please visit https://rollercoasterrace.com

Roller Coaster Race is a new national endurance running series partnering with theme and amusement parks across the country to create family destination travel events that encourage fitness and entertainment.

The series will be holding three events in 2014 and adding several more in 2015.

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