Front Runners New York Lesbian and Gay Pride Run - Saturday, June 23 / 5M • 9:00 a.m. / Central Park, New York / S Q $

NYRR and Front Runners—a running club for lesbians, gay men and supportive others—team up once again this year to produce the 26th annual Pride Run, a five-mile race in Central Park. With prize money offered for top male and female finishers, this race draws some of the best competition in town. And by taking part, you not only become part of a fun-filled and colorful morning, but also get in a terrific workout. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Charitable Foundation of Front Runners New York, Inc. which supports those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, breast cancer and other life-threatening illnesses or catastrophic losses.

Course

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

Start on the East Drive just North of 99th Street and head North.  Turn Left/West onto 102nd Street cut off and continue to the West Drive.  Turn Left/South onto West Drive and continue around the southern end of the Park onto the East Drive to the finish on the East Drive at 99th Street.

 

Click here to view the 5-mile map.

Number Pickup/Registration

 

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

• Thursday, June 21, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

• Friday, June 22, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

In Central Park at the registration tent near the start:

• Saturday, June 23, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Front Runners will distribute a limited number of souvenir singlets at number pickup on a first come, first served basis.

Prize Money

Open prize money for men and women (NYRR Membership not required):

1	$500 - plus one (1) roundtrip domestic ticket on Continental Airlines
2	$300
3	$200
4	$100
5	$50

Masters prize money for men and women:

1	$300
2	$150
3	$100
4	$50
5	$25

Time bonuses (NYRR membership not required)

Winner who breaks the existing event record:

23:45	Demesse Tefera	$100
27:44	Alemtsehay Misganaw	$100

Top three running teams, men and women (NYRR membership not required):

1	$300
2	$200
3	$100

Post-Race

Gift certificates to Super Runners Shop ($25) will be given to award winners in all NYRR age categories, except the open men’s and women’s categories. Monetary awards will be given to the top five open men and women and top five masters (40+) men and women as well as top three men's and women's teams. Please note that one person cannot claim a monetary prize in both the open and master’s categories. Runners with multiple eligibility will be awarded the highest prize amount only. In addition, prizes, including a six-month membership to Crunch Fitness and tickets on Continental Airlines, will be raffled off at the awards ceremony using the raffle ticket attached to runners' race bib.

 

Volunteer

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

Entry Fees

 

 

	Members *	Jr/Sr Members *	Non-Members
On or before June 9	$15	$8	$25
June 10 - 22	$20	$14	$30
Limited event day entries*	$25	$15	$35

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.

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