New York Junior League Mother’s Day 10M (women only) / 4M (co-ed) / Kids Race - Sunday, May 13 / Central Park, New York / Start Times: 4M - 8:00 a.m., 10M - 9:00 a.m., Kids Race - 9:45 a.m.

Spend Mother’s Day morning with family and friends and thousands of caring New Yorkers at the third annual New York Junior League Mother’s Day Race, A Race to Erase Domestic Violence.

Course

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

4M: Start on Central Park's East Drive near 69th Street. Head north on East Drive and continue to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn left/west across the transverse and then left/south on West Drive. Continue south to the 72nd Street Transverse, turning left/east to the finish line. Click here to view the 4-mile map.

10M: Start on Central Park's East Drive near 69th Street. Head north on East Drive and continue to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn left/west across the transverse and then left/south on West Drive and continue around the southern end of the park onto the East Drive. Continue north on the East Drive to the northern end of the park. Continue around the northern end onto the West Drive. Continue south on West Drive to the 72nd Street Transverse, turning left/east to the finish line. Click here to view the 10-mile map.

Note: Please be considerate of other park users. Share the road by staying in the innermost recreation lane. [Click here for rules.]

Number Pickup /Registration

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

• Thursday, May 10, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, May 11, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 12, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

On race day, Sunday, May 13, entrants may pick up their materials in Central Park at the Bandshell 90 minutes before the start of the race. Goody bags are available in limited quantities on a first come, first serve basis.

Entry Fees

  Members * Jr/Sr Members * Non-Members
On or before April 29 $15.00 $8.00 $25.00
April 30 - May 12 $20.00 $14.00 $30.00
Event Day* $25.00 $15.00 $35.00
Kids Races $6 in advance, or $8 on race day

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.

Participant Photography

brightroom will be photographing all race participants. Make sure your race number is clearly visible on the front of your shirt so you can be easily identified. Please click here to register with brightroom to be informed when your photos are ready.

Post Race

Please join us after the race at the Domestic Violence Awareness Pavilion at the Central Park Bandshell for the awards ceremonies and keynote speakers. Awards will be given in all applicable age categories.

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.

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Registration

Fax and online registration will close at 5:00 p.m on Tuesday, May 8, at 11:59 p.m. No credit cards will be accepted after this time.

Online Application
Printable Application [Get plug-in]


Sponsors

New York Junior League Mother’s Day 10M is made possible by the support of our sponsors.

Join Our Race to Erase Domestic Violence!

Donations and pledges will be allocated through grants of the New York Junior League First League Fund for activities that break the cycle of domestic violence through awareness and the empowerment of women.

Printable Pledge Form [Get plug-in]

Race Scoring

This is a scored race that counts toward the nine races NYRR members as of January 2007 need to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2008. The race is timed using the ChampionChip® system. You must complete the race with your chip attached to your shoe or your time will not be recorded. Please follow the instructions in your race packet on attaching the chip to your shoe and then returning the chip following the race. Note that you will be charged $35 if you do not return the chip within 20 days.
[Scoring and results procedures]
[Purchasing a ChampionChip]

Baggage Facilities

Free baggage facilities will be provided as a convenience. If using this baggage service, bring an inexpensive bag and leave your valuables at home. New York Road Runners is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Rules of Competition

All NYRR races are organized and directed under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with City of New York, Parks & Recreation and NYRR rules. Failure to do so may result in offenders being disqualified and possibly banned from NYRR events, including the ING New York City Marathon. [Click here for rules.]

Babystrollers are not permitted on the race course.