Lace up your shoes and head uptown for the annual Coogan’s Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K Run. As you tour Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood, be serenaded by dozens of different musical groups along the course. Stick around post-race for spirited kids runs, awards, and more fun.

Course

Start between W. 168th & W. 169th Streets on Ft. Washington Ave. Run north on Ft. Washington Ave. to the halfway turnaround in Ft. Tryon Park. Run south along the same route to the finish.

View this course map here.

Number Pickup /Registration

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

• Thursday, February 28, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, February 29, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 1, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

At the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory, 216 Fort Washington Avenue (West 168th Street), Manhattan, on:

• Sunday, March 2, 7:30-8:30 a.m. / Kids registration and pick-up: 8:45-9:45 a.m.

Post-Race

Prize money will be awarded to the top four male and female runners ($500, $300, $200, $100, respectively) and to the top three running teams ($300, $200, $100). Trophies will be awarded in all NYRR running categories. [Awards breakdown]

The Dr. Norbert Sander High School Open will award the winning high school boys and girls teams (three runners per team) $500 for their respective schools’ sports program. This prize honors the founder and president of the Armory High School Sports Foundation. Formerly a high school racer at the Armory, and winner of the 1974 New York City Marathon, Dr. Sander led the effort to restore the Armory in the early 1990s. Dr. Sander is also a member of the NYRR Board of Directors.

Participants from the Fire Department, Police Department, and Uniformed Services will compete for the Captain Frederic Ill Jr. FDNY Victory Cup.

Kid's Races

Ages: 2-12 years old

Course: Start and finish on Fort Washington Avenue between 168th and 169th Streets. Distances range from 25 yards to a half-mile depending on participant age.

Awards: All participants will receive a medal.

Race Check-in/Registration: Please see details above for check-in location. On race day, kids race check-in will be open until 9:30 a.m.

Volunteer

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

Travel

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Entry Fees

	Members *	Jr/Sr Members *	Non-Members
On or before February 17	$15	$8	$25
February 18 - March 1	$20	$14	$30
Event Day*	$25	$15	$35
Kids Races (Ages 2-12)	$6 before race day	$8 on race day

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.