NYRR Team Championships - Saturday, August 18 / 5M: Running team members only / 8:00 a.m. men • 9:00 a.m. women / Central Park / S, Q, + (M/W)

Which is the fastest team in town? The city's top running squads race for bragging rights in this teams-only 5-miler.

Course

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

Start on Central Park’s 102nd Street Transverse, midway between East and West Drive. Head west on the transverse and then south onto West Drive. Continue around the lower end of the park and return north on East Drive. Turn west onto the 102nd Street Transverse to the finish.

Click here to view the 5-mile map.

Number Pickup /Registration

Entrants are required to pick up their numbers, scoring chips, and race souvenirs in advance. Materials make be picked up at the National Academy School, 5 East 89th Street (next door to NYRR) on:

• Thursday, August 16, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 17, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

Near the start at the registration tent on:

• Saturday, August 18, 7:00-8:00 a.m. for men, or 7:00-8:30 a.m. for women

There is no souvenir for this event.

Qualifications

Only members of established and NYRR recognized running teams may participate; NYRR membership by itself is not enough to qualify.

Post Race

Awards will be given in team categories. Open teams are composed of 10 men or five women. Masters teams are composed of five men or three women. Veteran teams are composed of three men or three women. The only individual awards will be the “Nacho” award in memory of José Ignacio Ramirez, given to the first male and female masters finishers. [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 *
On or before August 4 $5 $5
August 5 - 17 $7 $7
Limited Race Day Entries* $10 $10

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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Registration

Fax and online registration will close at 5:00 p.m on Tuesday, August 14. No credit cards will be accepted after this time.

Online Application
Printable Application [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.