NYRR Holiday 4-Mile - Saturday, December 13 / 4M • 8:30 a.m. / S, Q

’Tis the season to be running! Crank up your holiday cheer with this festive family affair. It’s our present to you—happy holidays!

Course

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

Start on Central Park’s 102nd Street Transverse near East Drive and head west. Turn left/south onto West Drive, left/east onto the 72nd Street Transverse, and continue left/north on East Drive turning left/west to finish on 102nd Street Transverse.

Click here to view the 4-Mile course map.

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, December 11, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, December 12, 1:00-7:00 p.m

Numbers and scoring chips ONLY will be available at 9 East 89th Street on race morning, Saturday, December 13, from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Race souvenirs will be available in the park only from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. If checking in on race day, please be sure to allow yourself enough time to get to the start.

Post Race

Join us outdoors after the race on Central Park's 102nd Street Transverse for the awards ceremony. Awards will be given in all applicable NYRR age categories. [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 866-913-7168 or e-mail: endurancetravel@anthonytravel.com.

Entry Fees

  Members * Jr/Sr Members * Non-Members
On or before November 28 $15 $8 $25
November 29-December 12 $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 member 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, December 9. No credit cards will be accepted after this time.

Online Application
Printable Application [Get plug-in]

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.