About Fred Ruterbusch
(1954-2003)
In 1976, Fred placed 5th in the javelin at the NCAA Division III outdoor Track & Field championships, becoming the first Track & Field All American at Fredonia State. For over 25 years Fred was an avid supporter of FSU’s Track & Field and Cross Country programs. With his untimely passing in 2003 the programs lost a good friend, a supportive alumnus and a great mentor.
About the Run
The inaugural Ruterbusch Memorial 5k was held in the Fall of 2006. This event is now held biennially to honor Fred’s memory and to celebrate his lively spirit and love of life. Proceeds from the first gathering were used to place a memorial bench and plaque near the SUNY Fredonia outdoor track in Fred’s honor. The bench serves as a reminder of Fred’s accomplishments and his support of the FSU Track & Field and Cross Country programs.
Proceeds from this year’s event, to be held in conjunction with the University’s 2010 Homecoming, will benefit the Phillips Cross Country and Track & Field Fund. The Fund provides financial support for Fredonia’s men’s and women’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs.
Homecoming Weekend: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Schedule:
Registration: 8 a.m. (IndoorTrack Arena)
5k Start: 9 a.m. (Outside Steele Hall) The course will run through the scenic SUNY Fredonia campus.
Awards Ceremony: 10:30 a.m., (Indoor Track Arena)
Honorary Starters:
- James Ulrich, Fredonia T&F Coach, 1974 – 1998
- Everett Phillips, Ed.D., Fredonia XC Coach, 1971 - 1995
Awards
Awards to overall male and female first place finishers, as well as to the first male and first female SUNY Fredonia alumni from each of the following decades; 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s & 2000s. Awards will also be given to the overall Residence Hall Challenge team winners (male, female and mixed teams) as well as to the residence hall with the largest number of runners that complete the race.
Commemorative Shirt
Register by September 27, 2010 to receive a commemorative long sleeve t-shirt. Late entries and day of race registrants will receive a shirt while supplies last.
Residence Hall Challenge
Open to all current FSU students (excluding FSU XC runners), the Residence Hall Challenge will be contested as part of the Ruterbusch Memorial 5k Run & Walk. 4-person teams. The winning teams will be determined by the lowest team scores (i.e. sum of the finishing places of all 4 team members). Multiple teams from Residence Halls are permitted. In case of a tie, the team with the member having the lowest individual placing (i.e. fastest time) will be declared the winner. There will also be awards for the Residence Hall with the most participants. (Note: The $20 team entry fee covers all 4 runners on a team. Submit a completed entry form for each team member in the same envelope).
Registration
Online registration>>
By Mail: (Received by September 27, 2010)
To register by mail, complete the registration form and return along with entry fee(s) to: Ruterbusch Memorial 5K Run & Walk; c/o Dennis McGrath; P.O. Box 656; Hamburg, NY 14075
Please make checks payable to “Fredonia College Foundation” and on memo line put “Phillips Fund”
Questions? Contact Dennis McGrath or call him at 716-627-1420 or 716-480-1557
Charitable Donation
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for donation to a local food bank. Donations will be collected in Steele Hall prior to the race.
