Due to a Bon Jovi concert in Central Park on July 12, the date of the 2008 New York Park to Park has been changed from Saturday, July 12, to Sunday, July 13. The race will start at 8:00 a.m.

Two of the world's great cities join together to celebrate two great running parks - Naples's Parco Virgiliano and New York's Central Park. The race concludes with a refreshing dip at Lasker Pool (pool opens at 11:00 a.m.)! So come on out for this 10K (and post-race swim) - your legs will thank you for it!

Tell Us Your Story If you're planning to run the New York Park to Park and are of Italian decent or have a specific reason for running on July 12th, the NYRR media team would like to hear your story. We’re also looking for participants that ran in the Park to Park in Naples, Italy earlier this year. 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.

Start on the East Drive near 102nd St and continue north and complete a full counter-clockwise loop. Turn left and finish on the 102nd Street transverse.

Click here to view the map (PDF).

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, July 10, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 11, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 12, 11:00-4:00 p.m.

On race day, Sunday, July 13, entrants may pick up their materials in Central Park at the registration tent from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

Post-Race

Join us in the festival area after the race for the awards ceremony and then for a pool party at Lasker Pool. Lasker Pool will be open exclusively to race participants after the race until 11:00 a.m. If you wish to stay in the pool after it opens to the general public at 11:00, bring a lock to store your items in the locker room. Participants must bring their race bib for entry into the pool. All pool users must wear lined bathing suits and take a shower before entering the pool.

Awards and Raffle Prizes

The top male finisher will receive one round-trip ticket from New York to Naples for the 2009 Naples Park to Park race (currently scheduled for June 7, 2009*). The winner will arrive in Naples on June 5, 2009,* and will receive single hotel accommodations for two nights in Naples and five nights in Positano, Italy, before departing on June 12, 2009*. This trip is sponsored by KISS radio network.

The top female finisher will receive one round trip ticket from New York to Naples for the 2009 Naples Park to Park race (currently scheduled for June 7, 2009*). The winner will arrive in Naples on June 5, 2009,* and will receive single hotel accommodations for two nights in Naples and five nights in Capri, Italy, before departing on June 12, 2009.* This trip is sponsored by Regione Campania, Assessorato Turismo Regione Campania (Tourism Department of Region Campania).

Raffle Prize: The grand prize is one round trip ticket from New York to Naples for the 2009 Naples Park to Park race (currently scheduled for June 7, 2009*). The winner will arrive in Naples on June 5, 2009,* and will receive single hotel accommodations for four nights in Naples before departing June 9, 2007.* This prize is presented by Azienda di soggiorno e Turismo di Napoli (Tourism Bureau of the City of Naples).

Notes: *All dates are subject to change. All prize packages are non-transferable and subject to change. Winners will be contacted by the Napoli Road Runners by December 1, 2008, once the race date has been confirmed by FIDAL (Federation of Italian Athletics).

Naples Park to Park

There are a million reasons to come to Naples to run the Park to Park race on June 8. First, of course, is the Capodimonte Woods overlooking the Gulf of Naples. The 9.85m course through the park will enchant with its spectacular natural bounty. When you come, you'll have a chance to see another world, meet new people, and break away from your daily routine. Plus, Naples is a city with a rich and diverse culture spanning back to the Ancient Greeks. A city of character and history, with a rich culinary tradition, Naples will have you coming back again and again. [Travel Info] [Race Info]

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.

Volunteer

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

Travel

Run with New York Road Runners in Naples, Italy at the Park to Park on June 8, 2008. For additional information visit: Anthony Travel Inc.

Entry Fees

	Members *	Jr/Sr Members *	Non-Members
On or before June 27	$15	$8	$25
June 28 - July 11	$20	$14	$30
Event Day*	$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 bring your NYRR membership card on event day to receive your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.