Did you know that heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 3 causes of death nationwide? You can make a difference in your life and the lives of others by participating in the 25th Start! Wall Street Run & Heart Walk! Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association, an organization dedicated to reducing disability and death from heart disease and stroke through education and research. Last year, more than 9,000 men and women participated. The event is produced in partnership with New York Road Runners.

Course

Please note that due to construction and street configurations in Lower Manhattan, the course is approximately three miles.

The starting line is on Murray Street at Fourth Place, just west of West Street. Start eastbound on Murray and turn right (south) on Church Street. Turn left (east) on Liberty Street, right (south) on William Street, and pass the one-mile mark as William crosses Wall Street. Continue on William, turn right (west) on Beaver Street, left (south) on Broad Street, and left again (east) on Pearl Street. Turn right (east) on Fletcher Street, right again (south) on Water Street (using the southbound lanes only), and pass the two-mile mark on Water between Coenties Slip and Broad. Turn right (north) on State Street, left (west) on Battery Street, follow Battery as it curves north, turn left (west) onto Third Street, and make your final turn left (north) onto the Battery Park Esplanade. You’ll pass the three-mile mark just north on Albany Street and finish on the Esplanade near North Cove. View the course map here.

Number Pickup /Registration

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

• Monday, May 21, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

On race day, Tuesday, May 22, entrants may pick up their materials in the American Express Lobby, 3 World Financial Center (enter from West Street), between 12:00 noon  and 6:00 p.m. The race starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. To ease congestion on race day, NYRR asks that participants exit the American Express lobby after receiving their materials.

Entry Fees (5k Run)

	Members *	Non-Members
On or before May 8	$20.00	$30.00
After May 8	$25.00	$35.00

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

Walkers must register at www.heartwalk.kintera.org/nyc.

Merrill Lynch employees must register, and can find details for pre-event and race day check-in at http://philanthropy.worldnet.ml.com/wallstreetrun                    

* 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.

Post Race

Join us after the race for the awards ceremony. Awards will be given to the top three men and women overall and to the first three finishers in the following age groups: 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. Overall award winners will not be included in age group awards. In addition, the top five corporate teams registered with the American Heart Association will receive awards. The first-place team will have its name engraved on the Corporate Cup.

Don't miss out on the Create Hope, Inspire Change and Celebrate Success communities, featuring free health screening, nutrition and fitness information, resources on heart disease and stroke, product sampling and more.

Age Group Awards will be available for pick up at NYRR on Tuesday, May 29.

Start!

Start! is the American Heart Association’s new national campaign to get America moving.  Featuring a revitalized Start! Wall Street Run & Heart Walk as the cornerstone recognition and celebration event in New York City, Start! calls on all Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and wellness so that we may all live longer, heart-healthy lives.  For more information about Start!, visit www.americanheart.org/start.

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.