Poland Spring™ Marathon Kickoff - Sunday, October 26 / 5 miles • 8:30 a.m. / S, Q

Join us for the start of something special! Just one week before the ING New York City Marathon, this race travels the roads of Central Park and ends at the same finish line.

Course

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

Start on the West Drive, just south of 72nd Street, and head north to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn right onto the Transverse towards the East Drive. Turn right onto the East Drive and continue south around the bottom of the park back onto the West Drive and continue north to the Finish.

Click here to view a PDF map of the course.

Number Pickup /Registration

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

• Thursday, October 23, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 24, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 25, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

On race day, Sunday, October 26, check-in/registration will be from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. in Central Park at the registration tent in Mineral Springs. Absolutely no race numbers will be given out after 8:00 a.m.

Entertainment

Before and after the race, musical entertainment will be provided for all to enjoy.

Post Race

Join us at Mineral Springs (east of the finish line) for the awards ceremony. Awards will be given in all applicable NYRR age categories. All finishers will receive a souvenir. [Awards breakdown]

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 October 11 $15 $8 $25
October 13 - 25 $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 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, October 21. No credit cards will be accepted after this time.

Online Application
Printable Application [Get plug-in]

Sponsors

The Poland Spring™ Marathon Kickoff is made possible by the support of our sponsor.

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.