SAVE THE DATE: Thursday June 26, 2025
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!
Please join us on Thursday June 26, 2025 for the 15th Annual Southern Tier Corporate Challenge! The event will start and end at the Cattaraugus County Campus of Jamestown Community College.
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce invites all organizations, businesses and companies to participate in the 2024 edition of the area’s favorite wellness event! The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again bring its member businesses, their employees, and the community together for a fun afternoon of wellness and fun!
For those with a competitive side, the race gives the chance for both corporate and community teams and individuals to win awards and recognition. The Challenge concludes with Olean’s Largest Office Party following the race with food trucks, drinks, music, fun and awards!
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START/FINISH We will be offering a professionally timed 5K Run as well as a non-timed 2.1 mile fun walk, which both start at 6:00pm. Both distances being offered will start and finish on the Jamestown Community College Olean Campus. Interactive course maps can be found below. CLICK HERE to view a printable version of the 5K Course Map. CLICK HERE to view a printable version of the 2.1 Mile (non-timed) Walk Route. Please note that both events have different starting lines and travel in different directions from the start! Timing graciously sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Jamestown Community College
Cattaraugus Campus260 North Union StreetOlean, NY 14760
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
***There will be an optional early packet pickup option from 9am to 1pm at the Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce on June 26th (the day of the race).***
Online registration (credit card) for individuals is open, and will remain open right up until 1/2 hour before the start of the race. For information regarding registering a team, please see below.
Race day paper registration forms (cash/check) will be available until about 1/2 hour before the start of the race. Packet pickup will take place near the start/finish line of the race from 4:30pm right up until the start of the race at 6:00pm. There will also be an optional early packet pickup option from 9am to 1pm at the Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce on June 26th (the day of the race).
Registering a corporate or community team?
You have a few options to do so...OPTION 1 Register Online - Each Team Member Registers & Pays Individually- Go through the registration process on this site to create your team, and instruct your team members to select that team when they come to this site to register themselves. Each team member will then pay individually during that process. OPTION 2 (for larger teams) - Register Online - Use Promo Code - Pay For Team Later- Call or email the GOACC at 716-372-4433 or Events@OleanNY.com to let us know you'll be registering a large team. - We'll give you a unique promo code that your team members will use on this site during the registration process. - All team members register individually using the unique promo code- After the race, we'll invoice your team for the total amount dueOPTION 3 (for larger teams) - Bulk Spreadsheet, Get Invoiced as a Team & Pay Later- Call or email the GOACC at 716-372-4433 or Events@OleanNY.com to let us know you'll be registering a large team.- GOACC will then email you an Excel template to use for bulk entry along with the required liability waiver- Enter all team members participant information into spreadsheet- Email the completed spreadsheet to GOACC and confirm receipt- Mail or drop off liability waivers for each team member to GOACC prior to the event (required) - After the race, we'll invoice your team for the total amount due5K Run Registration: $30 / $35 on race day
*The 5K Run will be a timed race!
*Corporate & Community Entries Available
Event shirts can be purchased at the event for only $13.00 while supplies last.
2.1 Mile Walk Registration: $25 / $30 on race day
*The 2.1 Mile Walk is a non-timed event
Event shirts can be purchased at the event for only $13.00 while supplies last.
POST RACE CELEBRATION
The challenge concludes with Olean’s Largest Office Party following the race with food, drinks, fun and awards!PARKINGThere will be plenty of parking at Jamestown Community College, and Olean Center Mall!AWARDS
OVERALL AWARDS
Fastest Male
Fastest Female
CORPORATE DIVISION AWARDS
1st Place Corporate Team
2nd Place Corporate Team
3rd Place Corporate Team
Fastest CEO
*Team awards based on the average of the top 5 fastest team members
COMMUNITY DIVISION AWARDS
1st Place Community Team
2nd Place Community Team
3rd Place Community Team
*Team awards based on the average of the top 5 fastest team members
Race organizers will also recognize the Most Spirited Team
CONTACT / INFORMATIONFor additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please visit the Olean Chamber's website here : Chamber Event SponsorshipsCANCELLATION POLICYThere will be no refunds. In the event of inclement weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by race organizers, we reserve the right to postpone/reschedule the event at our discretion, or offer a virtual alternative if necessary.
TIMING & FINISH LINE SERVICES
Professional timing and finish line services using industry leading Jaguar Electronic RFID timing is being provided by Race Management Solutions. Results will be updated throughout the race in real time and can be accessed at any time after crossing the finish line using any one of the following options:
- FREE ITSYourRace Mobile App
- RMS Race Results Kiosk/Printer
- Scrolling Results TV Monitor
- ITSYourRace.com
- RaceManagementSolutions.com
Race participants can also use the ITSYourRace platform to view and share finish line photos with family and friends for free on Facebook. Custom finisher certificates can also be downloaded from the results page at no charge! Timing sponsored by our friends at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
