NYRR 8000—LATEST UPDATE IN BOLD

The NYRR 8000 will take place Saturday, March 17, in Central Park, with several weather-related adjustments. Please know that runner safety is the #1 concern driving our decisions about races:

- The start time has changed to 8:00 a.m. The USA Men’s 8K Championship, featuring the nation’s top male distance runners, has been postponed until tomorrow, Sunday, March 18, at 9:00 a.m.

- The NYRR 8000 will be a fun run. It will NOT be a club points race and will not be scored.

- Any registered entrant, whether he/she runs the race or not, will receive credit for the race as one of the nine races NYRR members as of January 2007 need to qualify for the ING New York City Marathon 2008.

Please come out tomorrow, Sunday, March 18, at 9:00 a.m. to watch the USA Men's 8K Championship.

Course

All courses are subject to change. Check back here the day before the race for final confirmation.

Start on West Drive near 70th Street and head north. Turn right/east onto the 102nd Street Transverse, then right/south on East Drive. Continue around the south end of the park to the finish on West Drive by Tavern on the Green. The course distance is 4.971 miles.

View the map here.

Number Pickup /Registration

Entrants (for NYRR 8000 only) are required to pick up their numbers, scoring chips, and race souvenirs at New York Road Runners (9 East 89th Street) on:

• Thursday, March 15, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 16, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

At the registration tent near the start on:

• Saturday, March 17, 6:00-7:00 a.m.

Time Limit

Participants in the open 8K will be timed up to one hour and fifteen minutes. After that time, finishing times will not count toward earning guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon.

Post Race

Due to the weather, post-race activities are cancelled. Winners can big up their awards at NYRR starting on Monday. [Awards breakdown]

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering at this race, click here.

Travel

Book flights, hotels, car services, and more through the Official Travel Partner of NYRR, Anthony Travel. You get convenience, guaranteed rooms, and great rates - from a travel agency who understands the priorities of runners. Call (800) 736-6377 or email jasonrice@anthonytravel.com.

Entry Fees

	Members *	Jr/Sr Members *	Non-Members
On or before March 3	$11.00	$7.00	$20.00
March 4 - March 16	$17.00	$13.00	$25.00
Limited Race Day Entries*	$25.00	$15.00	$35.00

No refunds, exchanges, or transfers on entry. No credit cards accepted after number pickup begins. Cash or check only.

* Members: You must bring your NYRR membership card on event day to receive your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.