Join the 4th Annual Mother's Day Race to raise awareness about the effects of domestic violence by participating in this race.  The New York Junior League is committed to help victims break the cycle of domestic violence and raise money to reduce the incidence of domestic violence in our city.  Donations will benefit the New York Junior League First League Fund for Domestic violence Initiatives and the charitable activities of NYJL.  Last year more than 7,000 women & men participated.

Click here to fundraise or donate today!

Tell Us Your Story

If you're planning to run the NYJL Mother’s Day 10M and have an inspiring story or specific reason for running on Mother’s Day, the NYRR media team would like to hear your story. Please e-mail your story and contact information, including hometown, age, and day-time phone number, to stories@nyrr.org. These accounts may be used as human-interest stories for TV, radio, or print coverage in the lead-up to the race. We look forward to hearing from you!

Course

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

4 Miler (Co-Ed)
Start on Central Park's East Drive near 69th Street. Head north on East Drive and continue to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn left/west across the transverse and then left/south on West Drive. Continue south to the 72nd Street Transverse, turning left/east to the finish line.

Click here to view the 4-mile map.

10 Miler (Women Only)
Start on Central Park's East Drive near 69th Street. Head north on East Drive and continue to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn left/west across the transverse and then left/south on West Drive and continue around the southern end of the park onto the East Drive.  Continue north on the East Drive to the northern end of the park onto the West Drive.  Continue south on West Drive to the 72nd Street Transverse, turning left/east to the finish line.

Click here to view the 10-mile map.

--> Note: Please be considerate of other park users. Share the road by staying in the innermost recreation lane. [Click here for Rules]

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, May 8, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, May 9, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 10, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

On race day, Sunday, May 11, entrants may pick up their materials in Central Park at the Bandshell at the following times:

4-Mile: 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. (Registration and number pickup will close at 7:45 a.m. absolutely no exceptions.)
10-Mile: 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.
Kids Race: 8:45 to 9:30 a.m.

Goody bags are available in limited quantities on a first come, first serve basis.

Seeded Corrals

Starting at the adidas Run for the Parks on April 20, 2008, all NYRR races will feature seeded start corrals. Seeded corrals will ease congestion at the start of races and allow runners to remain within the designated running lanes during NYRR events in Central Park. The result will be a more enjoyable experience for all race participants. Click here to find out what you need to know about seeded corrals:

Entry Fees

	NYRR & NYJL Members *	Jr/Sr Members *	Non-Members
On or before April 26	$15	$8	$25
April 27 - May 10	$20	$14	$30
Event Day*	$25	$15	$35
Kids Races	$6 in advance, or $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.

Fundraise and Donate - Win Fabulous prizes!

The most important step you can take as a participant is to raise funds to combat domestic violence.

First...
• Fundraise as an individual runner
• Form a team with friends or family
• Join a team or get your company involved.

Second ...
Create and personalize your own fundraising Web page – it’s simple! Click here to get started.

Third ...
Achieve your fundraising goal by sending personalized emails to your friends, family, and colleagues asking for their support.

Fourth ...            
Check with your company about its matching gift program to boost your donations!

Finally ... Have fun at the race!

Fabulous fundraising prizes as of May 30, 2008 will be awarded to both the top three individual fundraisers and top team.  

Grand Prize – Step out in style with a Coach black leather, satchel handbag. Brass hardware compliments this multifunctional, luxurious bag, which features interior cell phone,and back zip pockets. 

Second Prize – Keep your funds fashionable in a Coach camel-colored, leather, accordion-style Legacy Turnlock wallet.

Third Prize – For men and women:  a Coach python cufflink/jewelry box. 

Team Prize – Get fit with a $25 The Runner Company gift certificate.  Look pretty and polished with a Coach lip gloss packaged in a glamorous bottle featuring their signature pattern and carry a chic Coach purse spray. Click here for The Running Company.

*To receive individual prizes you must be a registered runner.   All contributions must be received by the NYJL on or before May 30, 2008. Prizes are not cumulative.

About Team Fundraising
It takes 5 people to form a team. Team members are encouraged to raise $100 per person.

Donate

Anyone can donate to the New York Junior League First League Fund for Domestic Violence Initiatives and the charitable activities of NYJL. 

Click here to donate or sponsor a runner.

Top contributors will receive great prizes for their donations:

$100 New York Junior League Water Bottle
$250 New York Junior League Umbrella
$500 Gift card TBA
$1000 Tory Burch tote bag designed exclusively for the NYJL

* Prizes are awarded based on individual funds raised.  Submit your donations by May 30, 2008 to be eligible to receive prizes.

All prizes will be mailed after the race.

All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Grand Raffle Prize

Purchase raffle tickets and you will be in the running for a fabulous grand prize.

This year’s raffle prize is a luxurious trip for two to the Mandarin Oriental’s newest resort hideaway in Riviera Maya, Mexico.  This trip includes a five day/four night stay, full breakfast, two spa treatments and a dinner for two at Ambar.  Roundtrip airfare to Cancun is included plus a $500 shopping extravaganza at the Tibi Boutique in Soho.  Grand prize value is approximately $7,000.  Prizes have blackout dates and a time horizon in which they must be used.  All taxes and gratuities are responsibility of the winner.  Tickets are $10 each or $20 for a book of three.  Compliments of The Travel Siblings at Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc & Tibi.  

The raffle drawing will take place on May 30.

Runners will receive raffle tickets in their goody bags. Tickets are also available here or can be purchased on race day.

All proceeds benefit the charitable activities of the New York Junior League.

Participant Photography

brightroom will be photographing all race participants. Make sure your race number is clearly visible on the front of your shirt so you can be easily identified. Please click here to register with brightroom to be informed when your photos are ready.

Post Race

Join us at the Domestic Violence Awareness Pavilion for raffle give-away, food samplings and more. Throughout the races, enjoy the live DJ and fun kid’s activities like face painting and tattoos.

About NYJL

The New York Junior League is committed to reducing the incidence of domestic violence and child abuse by educating the community on what can be done to keep families safe and empowering those who have survived domestic violence. One in four women will experience physical or sexual assault at the hands of an intimate partner, often when children are present or in harm’s way. The NYJL invites you to combat these statistics and help erase domestic violence in New York City. For more information about NYJL, visit www.nyjl.org/mothersdayrace. 

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.