Norwegian Festival Grete’s Great Gallop / Norway Run / Troll Stroll - Saturday, October 4 / Norway Run: 1.7M • 8:15 a.m. / Grete’s Great Gallop: 13.1M • 9:00 a.m. / Troll Stroll: ages 2-12 • 10:30 a.m. / S, Q + (M/W)

Update: All NYRR members and participants of the 2008 Norwegian Festival are eligible to win a trip for two to Norway, including round-trip airfare to Oslo by Icelandair, 3 night stay in Oslo, then a train to Bergen, and a 3 night stay in Bergen. There will be one winner. Enter the contest from October 1 to October 31, by going to www.visitnorway.com/us and entering promo code: NorwayRun08.

The land of sparkling fjords, Jarlsberg cheese, nine-time New York City Marathon champion Grete Waitz, and all things Norwegian is celebrated on this delightful day! The events include running, walking, Norwegian food, and entertainment.

Which Race?

Individuals must choose one event. No matter which race you registered for, your race number will allow you to run either the Norway Run or Grete's Great Gallop, but not both.

Grete’s Great Gallop / Norway Run Courses

Norway Run
1.7M - 8:15 am

Start on Central Park’s West Drive by Tavern on the Green and head north. Turn right / east on 72nd Transverse, turn right / south on East Drive and continue around the lower end of the park to the finish on West Drive by Tavern on the Green.

Grete’s Great Gallop
13.1M – 9:00 am

Start on Central Park’s East Drive at 70th Street and head south. Complete two clockwise loops of the park. After the second lap, continue around the lower end of the park to the finish on West Drive by Tavern on the Green.

Click here for a course map.

Number Pickup /Registration

Entrants are required to pick up their numbers, scoring chips, and race souvenirs in advance at NYRR, 9 East 89th Street, on:

• Thursday, October 2, 1:00 -7:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 3, 1:00 -7:00 p.m.

Near the start at the registration tent at the Bandshell in Central Park (just south of the 72nd Street Transverse) on Saturday, October 4:

• Norway Run, 6:45 - 7:45 a.m.
• Grete's Great Gallop, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
• Troll Stroll, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Participant Photos

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 Bandshell for awards, raffle drawings, and featured performances by renowned Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche, and the folk band, Feleboga.

Raffle prizes include:


For the Norway Run, awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers overall. [Awards breakdown]


Win a Trip to Norway!

All NYRR members and participants of the 2008 Norwegian Festival are eligible to win a trip for two to Norway, including round-trip airfare to Oslo by Icelandair, 3 night stay in Oslo, then a train to Bergen, and a 3 night stay in Bergen. There will be one winner. Enter the contest from October 1 to October 31, by going to www.visitnorway.com/us and entering promo code: NorwayRun08.

Contest Sponsors:

  • visitnorway.com/us
  • Icelandair
  • visitBergen
  • visitOSLO
  • Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania
  • First Hotel Marin
  • Fjord Tours

Troll Stroll T-Shirt Contest

Thank you to everyone who submitted a drawing.

The winner is Tyra Holmen! Tyra’s design will appear on the front of the Troll Stroll T-shirt.  


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 e-mail: jasonrice@anthonytravel.com.

Entry Fees

  Members * Jr/Sr Members * Non-Members
On or before September 19 $15 $8 $25
September 20 - October 3 $20 $14 $30
Limited Race Day Entries* $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 provide your NYRR membership number on event day to receive your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.

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Registration

Fax and online registration will close at 11:59 p.m on Tuesday, September 30. No credit cards will be accepted after this time.

Online Application
Printable Application [Get plug-in]

Sponsors

The Norwegian Festival Grete’s Great Gallop / Norway Run / Troll Stroll is made possible by the support of our sponsors.

Race Scoring

This is a scored race that counts toward the nine races NYRR members as of January 2008 need to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2009. The race is timed using the ChampionChip® system. You must complete the race with your chip attached to your shoe or your time will not be recorded. Please follow the instructions in your race packet on attaching the chip to your shoe and then returning the chip following the race. Note that you will be charged $35 if you do not return the chip within 20 days.
[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.