Note: If you do not receive your race number in the mail, stop by the registration area on race morning to pick up a replacement race number.

Gearing up to run the ING New York City Marathon or another fall marathon? Get in some long-distance practice with this run; featuring built-in fuel, pace-setters, and training partners.

Course

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

Start - Central Park's East Drive, just North of Entrance from 102nd Street.
Consists of four (4) loops of varying distances:
Loop 1: 6 Mile Loop (Entire Park)
Loop 2: 5 Mile Loop (102nd Street Transverse to Lower End of Park, back to 102nd Street Transverse)
Loop 3: 5 Mile Loop (same as Loop 2)
Loop 4: 4 Mile Loop (102nd Street Transverse to 72nd Street Transverse, back to 102nd Street Transverse)
Finish - On 102nd Street Transverse.

Water will be available all along the course, and Gatorade Endurance Formula, bagels, and fruit will be available on the 102nd Street Transverse and at the finish. PowerBar GELs will be available after mile 11, and at the finish.

Course Map [PDF]

Pace Groups

Participants will be divided into groups by half-minute intervals from 6:30 through 11:00+ minutes per mile. All groups will cover 20 miles, but individuals may shorten their distance to suit their training needs. Runners faster than 7:00 may begin before the 7:00 group; however, no pace leader will be provided.

Number Pickup /Registration

Run numbers will be mailed to all entrants who register by August 30. Others are required to pick up their numbers in advance. Materials may be picked up at NYRR, 9 East 89th Street, on:

• Thursday, September 13, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, September 14, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

In Central Park on the 102nd Street Transverse on:

• Saturday, September 15, 5:45-6:45 a.m.

There is no souvenir for this event.

Note: This is an unscored, noncompetitive run and does not count toward qualifying for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon. Participants must be at least 12 years old.

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 *	Non-Members
On or before August 30	$7	$7	$12
August 31 - September 14	$10	$10	$15
Event Day*	$15	$15	$20

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.