Join Trisha Meili, author of I Am The Central Park Jogger: A Story of Hope and Possibility, the always inspiring members of the Achilles Track Club, and some of America’s amazing heroes. Run, walk, or wheel your way to the finish line. It’s a race -- but everyone wins!
Course
All courses are subject to change. Check back here the day before the race for final confirmation.
Start on the West Drive at 67th Street and head South. Continue around the southern end of the Park onto the East Drive. Turn Left/West onto 102nd Street transverse and continue to the West Drive. Turn Left/South onto West Drive and finish on West Drive at 69th 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.
• Saturday, June 23, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
On race day, Sunday, June 24, entrants may pick up their materials in Central Park at the registration tent on Center Road, near West Drive and 67th Street, starting at 7:00 a.m.
Post-Race
Please join us at the Disability Awareness Pavilion (Center Road), for the awards ceremonies at approximately 11:00 a.m. More than $6,000 in prize money will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in the following categories: open, visually impaired, above-knee amputee, below-knew amputee, ambulatory disabled, pushrim and hand crank wheelchair. Final confirmation of top winners will be made by NYRR and ATC.
Awards Breakdown
Open Division
Male- Top 3
Female- Top 3
Push Rim Wheelchair
Male- Top 3
Female- Top 3
Hand cycle
Male- Top 3
Female- Top 3
Ambulatory Disabled
Male- Top 3
Female- Top 3
Visually Impaired
Male- Top 3
Female- Top 3
Above the Knee Amputee
Male- Top 3
Female- Top 3
Below the Knee Amputee
Male- Top 3
Female- Top 3
Power chair categories do NOT get prize money, just trophies. 1st place in each category gets $500, as long as there are at least seven (7) participants in the category.
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering at this race, click here.
Entry Fees
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| On or before June 10 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
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| June 11 - 23 | $30.00 | $35.00 |
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| Limited event day entries* | $35.00 | $40.00 |
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| Kids Races | Free | Free |
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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.
Application
Online Application
Printable Application
Printable Pledge Form
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Race Scoring
[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 and Achilles Track Club are 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.]
