Sunday, October 12 - 9:40 a.m. (9:30 a.m. for wheelchair athletes) • 13.1 miles
Put the finishing touches on your five-borough tour with this final race in the NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix. Views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge from Fort Wadsworth foreshadow the fast-approaching ING New York City Marathon start (just two weeks away).
Course
All courses are subject to change. Check back here the day before the race for final confirmation.
PowerBar Gel will ONLY be distributed at Number Pickup / Registration.
Start on the access road to the Richmond County Bank Stadium. Turn left on Richmond Terrace. Turn right on Bay Street and then left on Hannah Street (over the bridge). Turn right on Front Street, left onto Edgewater Street, and right on Hylan Boulevard to Bay Street, turning left. Turn right on School Road, continuing to Father Capodanno Boulevard. Make a U-turn and continue on Father Capodanno Boulevard. Turn right on McClean Avenue and enter Fort Wadsworth. Turn left on New York Avenue, which becomes Bay Street, exiting Fort Wadsworth. Continue on Bay Street, retracing your steps to Richmond Terrace. Turn right on Jersey Street to the finish line on the access road to the Richmond County Bank Stadium.
[Course Map]
Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula sports drink will be available at official fluid stations throughout the course. This specialized sports drink has a unique, five electrolyte blend (including sodium and potassium) designed to meet the needs of athletes during endurance competitions.
Number Pickup/Registration
Entrants are required to pick up their numbers, scoring chips, and race souvenir
(sizes subject to availability)
in advance. Materials may be picked up at NYRR, 9 East 89th Street, on:
• Thursday, October 9, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 10, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 11, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
On race day, Sunday, October 12, check-in is from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. near
the start, in parking lot C of Richmond County Bank Stadium.
Note: Participants must be at least 12 years old.
PowerBar Gel will ONLY be distributed at Number Pickup / Registration.
Directions
From Manhattan and beyond via transit: Take the Staten Island Ferry from
Whitehall Terminal in Battery Park. Subway stops near the ferry terminal
are South Ferry (1 train), Whitehall Street (R Train), and Bowling
Green (4 and 5 trains). The ferry is free. Exit from the lower level
and follow signs to your right to the race start. We recommend that
you take the 8:30 a.m. ferry at the latest. Please confirm the ferry
schedule prior to race day by visiting Staten Island Ferry Schedule. Note that ferry capacity
is limited, so arrive early to ensure a seat.
By car: Bay Street will close to cars at 8:30 a.m. for the duration of the race. Please plan your travel accordingly. Limited parking is available at the stadium until 7:30 a.m. and in the near by municipal lot west of Bay Street. The stadium parking lot will remain closed from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the duration of the race. Please follow the directions of race marshals.
From Brooklyn, take the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge lower level to the Bay Street exit (just past the toll booths). Go to the first light and turn left onto Bay Street (or park and walk, run, or take the city bus to the start). Proceed for approximately 2.5 miles to the Richmond County Baseball Stadium.
From New Jersey, take any New Jersey bridge to the Staten Island Expressway east. Follow signs toward the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Take the Lily Pond Road exit and turn left at the traffic light. At the first lights, turn left onto Bay Street (or park and either walk, run, or take the city bus to the start). Proceed for approximately 2.5 miles to the Richmond County Baseball Stadium.
Time Limit
Participants will be timed up to three hours. After that time, medical facilities and refreshments will not be available. Members who finish after three hours can receive credit toward qualifying for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2009 but will not have a time listed in the race results; e-mail results@nyrr.org to get credit for the race.
Post-Race
Awards will be given in all applicable NYRR age categories. [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 | Non-Members | |
| On or before September 27 | $15 | $8 | $25 |
| September 28 - October 3 | $20 | $14 | $30 |
| Limited Race 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 provide your NYRR membership number on event day to receive
your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.
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Register Now
Online and fax registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7.
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Sponsors
The NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix: Staten Island is made possible by the support of our sponsors.
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.
