Fitness Mind, Body, Spirit Games Weather Alert
Severe weather, including possible lightning, is forecast for the New York area for Saturday, September 6. NYRR will be carefully monitoring appropriate weather sites and may need to delay the start times of the Fitness Mind, Body, Spirit Games races. For updates, please check this website or call 212.860.4455
Come be a part of the fun! Register for the seventh annual fitness® Mind, Body, Spirit Games. All runners, walkers, and supporters of the event are welcome to visit the fitness Magazine Mind, Body, Spirit Lounge located on Center Road before and after the event for free samples, WNBA clinics, classes and demonstrations, exciting giveaways, free gift bags, and more!
Mind, Body, Spirit Superstar Maria Menounos will kick off the Women’s 4M Race and help with the post-race awards ceremony.
Course
All courses are subject to change. Check back here the day before the race for final confirmation.
Please share the road with other users of Central Park; stay in the innermost recreation lane.
4-mile Run:
Both races start on East Drive near E. 68th Street. Head north on East Drive to 102nd St Transverse, turn West/Left West across transverse. Continue South/Left on West Drive to finish at West 69th Street.
Number Pickup /Registration
Numbers, scoring chips, and souvenir t-shirts may be picked up at New York Road Runners, 9 East 89th Street, on:
• Thursday, September 4, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, September 5, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
On race day, Saturday, September 6, number pickup/registration will be in Central Park at the registration tent at Center Road, just south of the 72nd Street Transverse from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Bib and chip distribution for the Men’s 4-mile race will close promptly at 8:15 a.m.
Bib and chip distribution for the Women’s 4-mile race will close promptly at 9:15 a.m.
Bib distribution for the Kids Races will close promptly at 10:30 a.m.
Post- Race
Pick up your free gift bag after the race in the fitness Magazine Mind, Body, Spirit Lounge (while supplies last), and join us for the awards ceremony. NYC is home to one of the most competitive running scenes in the world. In recognition of the depth of talent at NYRR races, we are adding an “Honor Roll” of each age group’s top-10 finishers in our scored races. In addition, our awards distribution has expanded to include three awards each (men/women) in the following age groups: 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39. These changes take effect starting with the Fitness Mind, Body, Spirit Games on September 6. Please note: the Fitness Games will not be utilizing the 72% age grade for club members. [Awards breakdown]
fitness Magazine Mind, Body, Spirit Lounge
After the races, visit the tents at Center Road in Central Park for live music, WNBA clinics, exciting giveaways, gift bags, and more!
Donate and Make a Difference (When You Register)
Girl Scouts of the USA:
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. [More Info]
Take Action Hollywood!
Take Action Hollywood! was founded by fitness® Mind, Body, Spirit Games Celebrity Host, Maria Menounos.
Whether it is for war relief, victims of hate crimes, AIDS prevention, gang violence or the environment, Take Action Hollywood! will seek to utilize the power of Hollywood and the medium of film to educate and to improve human conditions locally, nationally and even worldwide. It is time to use the power of film for something positive. Its time to Take Action Hollywood! [More Info]
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
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| On or before August 22 | $15.00 | $8.00 | $25.00 |
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| August 23 - September 5 | $20.00 | $14.00 | $30.00 |
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| Limited event day entries** | $25.00 | $15.00 | $35.00 |
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| Kids Races | $6.00 in advance | $8.00 on race day | |
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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.
Registration
Online Application
Printable Application [Get plug-in]
Sponsors
The fitness Mind, Body, Spirit Games are made possible by the support of our sponsors.
Race Scoring
[Scoring and results procedures]
[Purchasing a ChampionChip]
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.
Rules of Competition
All NYRR races are organized and directed under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with City of New York, Parks & Recreation and NYRR rules. Failure to do so may result in offenders being disqualified and possibly banned from NYRR events, including the ING New York City Marathon. [Click here for rules.]
Babystrollers / Babyjoggers are not permitted on the race course.
