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

Please note that this run is limited to the first 2500 registrants. Only registered runners may participate in the run.

Course

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

Start on Central Park’s East Drive just north of the 102nd Street Entrance ramp. The course consists of Four (4) Loops of varying distances:

Loop 1: 6 Mile Loop (Entire Park) – Head north on East Drive to northern end of park, continue on the West Drive through the southern end of park to the East Drive. Head north on the East Drive to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn West/Left onto the 102nd Street Transverse.

Loop 2: 5 Mile Loop (102nd Street Transverse to Lower End of Park, back to 102nd Street Transverse) – Head West on the 102nd Street Transverse. Make a left onto the West Drive and continue through to the southern end of the park to the East Drive. Head north on the East Drive to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn West/Left onto the 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) - Head West on the 102nd Street Transverse. Make a left onto the West Drive to the 72nd Street Transverse. Make a left on the 72nd Street Transverse to the East Drive. Make a left onto the East Drive and head north to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn West/Left onto the 102nd Street Transverse to the finish.

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 7:00 through 11:00+ minutes per mile. All groups will cover 20 miles, but individuals may shorten their distance to suit their training needs.

Number Pickup /Registration

Run numbers will be mailed to all entrants who register by July 18. Others are required to pick up their numbers in advance. Materials may be picked up at NYRR, 9 East 89th Street on:

• Thursday, July 31, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 1, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

Near the start at the registration tent on:

• Saturday, August 2, 5:45-6:45 a.m.

There is no souvenir for this event.

Note: Only the first five miles will be marked for the run. 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

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Entry Fees

	Members *	Jr/Sr Members *	Non-Members
On or before July 18	$7	$7	$12
July 19 - August 1	$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.