As you know, The Nike+ Human Race 10k will take place on Randall's Island on 8.31.2008. As each runner crosses the finish line at Icahn Stadium, he or she will be part of history by completing the largest race the world has ever experienced. This memorable moment will never be forgotten and will be part of an already rich history. Here are some facts and memorable moments:

• In 1933, Randall's Island was transformed into a recreational and sporting focal point.

• The Stadium was originally named Triborough Stadium.

• In 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt witnessed the unforgettable victory by Jesse Owens in the 100-yard dash at the 1936 Trials.

• The Triborough Stadium was renamed Downing Stadium in 1955 after the late Director of Recreation, John J. Downing.

• In 1975, Pele made his American soccer debut for the New York Cosmos at Downing Stadium.

• In 1991, track and field returned to Downing Stadium to host the United States National Track and Field Championship.

• In 1992, the Randall's Island Sports Foundation was formed and created 22 baseball fields, 11 tennis courts, 5 soccer/football fields, a 400-meter track, and a driving range. This overhaul made Randall's island one of the largest sport and recreational areas in the United States.

• In addition to memorable sporting events, Downing Stadium held large music festivals including: New York Pop Festival (Jimi Hendrix, Steppenwolf, and Grand Funk Railroad), Lollapalooza, and the Tibetan Freedom Concert.

• In 2002, Downing Stadium was demolished to make way for Icahn Stadium.

• In 2005, Icahn Stadium was completed and is the only International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) Class 1-certified, championship-quality track-and-field facility in North America.

• Since the opening of Icahn Stadium, two track and field records have been broken. In 2006 Meseret Defar, from Ethiopia, set the world record in the Women's 5,000m with a time of 14:24:53 and in 2008 Usain Bolt, from Jamaica, set the world record in the Men's 100m with a time of 9.72.