2012 Marcum Workplace Challenge At Jones Beach

WHAT: Thousands of participants from more than 200 companies, non-profit organizations, schools and government agencies, and their families and friends, will run, walk or cheer at the 2012 Marcum Workplace Challenge, Long Island’s largest charity run-walk and company picnic.

WHERE: Jones Beach State Park, Zach’s Bay

WHEN: Tuesday, July 31, 2012

7:00 p.m. Official race start time

8:15 p.m. Awards ceremony

WHO: Carolyn Gusoff, CBS2 Reporter

Title Sponsor – Marcum LLP, Carolyn Mazzenga,Long Island Partner-in-Charge

Event Organizer – Greater Long Island Running Club, Mindy Davidson, Event Director

Charity Beneficiaries – Long Island Children’s Museum, Long Island Cares -The Harry Chapin Food Bank and the Children’s Medical Fund of New York.

WHY: The 3.5-mile Marcum Workplace Challenge is Long Island’s largest participatory sporting event and charity fundraiser. Thousands of runners and walkers, cheered on by thousands of colleagues, friends and families, raise much-needed funds for three wonderful community organizations, while spending a healthy, fun-filled evening in one of Long Island’s most beautiful parks. Sponsoring companies and other local businesses host the region’s biggest corporate picnic, with food, festivities and fun for all. The event has raised over $150,000 for local charities.