Continental Airlines Fifth Avenue Mile
September 26, 2009 / Manhattan / Various Starts / S, Q, C, $

Race Info


Update: In order for your time to be recorded, it is very important that your Chronotrack D-Tag is attached correctly. Please watch the video below for a tutorial. [D-Tag Info]


Update: All registrants will receive an aluminum water bottle on race day as their souvenir (bottles will be distributed on race day only).


 

Course

The race starts on Manhattan’s famed Fifth Avenue near East 80th Street, in the heart of “Museum Mile.” From there it heads one mile south on Fifth Avenue to the finish at East 60th Street.

Click here to view a PDF map of the course.


Schedule

Entrants will be broken into heats according to the following schedule. You must run the heat corresponding to your age and gender to be eligible for awards.

 

Wheelchairs/Handcycles: 9:00 a.m.
   
Open Categories:
Ages 8-14 9:10 a.m.
Women 15-29 9:30 a.m
Men 15-29 9:45 a.m.
Women 30-39 10:00 a.m.
Men 30-34 10:15 a.m.
Men 35-39 10:30 a.m.
Women 40-49 10:45 a.m.
Men 40-49 11:00 a.m.
Men and Women 50-59 11:15 a.m.
   
George Sheehan Memorial Mile:
Men and Women 60-69 11:35 a.m.
Men and Women 70+ 11:55 p.m.
   
NYRR Road Mile Championships:*
Women 12:20 p.m.
Men 12:35 p.m.
   
Professional Athletes:
Women 12:50 p.m.
Men 1:05 p.m.

 

 

Race Application
Fax and online registration will close at 11:59 p.m on Tuesday, September 22, and no credit cards will be accepted after that time.

Online Application
Printable Application [Get plug-in]


Number Pickup /Registration
Entrants are required to pick up their race numbers and scoring tags at New York Road Runners (9 East 89th Street) on:

 

• Thursday, September 24, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, September 25, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

 

On race day, Saturday, September 26, number pick-up is from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the registration tent on Fifth Avenue at East 80th Street. Race day registrations will be accepted until 10:30 a.m. If you are checking in on race day, we ask that you do so at least a half-hour before your heat starts. Please note that results for runners who register on race day will not be available until the end of the day on Monday, September 28.

 

Post-Race
Join us after your heat for refreshments and the awards ceremony. Please note, you must run in the correct heat to be eligible for awards.


Entrant Fees

Members Jr/Sr Members Non-Members
On or before September 11 $17 $9 $30
September 12 - 25 $22 $15 $35
Limited Race Day Entries* $25 $20 $40

 

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.

 

Baggage Facilities
Free baggage facilities will be provided as a convenience. Bring an inexpensive bag in which to put your items. Pin the baggage tag that is attached to your number to your bag. Please leave your valuables at home. NYRR 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 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. For the safety of all participants and to satisfy insurance requirements, no headphones, skates, strollers, or animals are permitted in NYRR events. Participant numbers must be fully visible at all times.
[Click here for rules.]

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Race Scoring

This race is timed using the ChronoTrack timing system. This system is similar to the ChampionChip system previously used in NYRR races in that each runner will wear a timing device on their shoe that will be read by mats at the start and finish. However, the timing device will be a d-tag that you will receive attached to your bib number. You must remove the d-tag from your number and attach it to your shoe prior to the race, following the instructions that you will receive with the bib. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE D-TAG IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY. The d-tag is disposable; it will not be collected after the race. All participants in this race must wear the d-tag in order to have their times recorded. If you own a ChampionChip, you must run with the special d-tag, as no ChampionChip timing equipment will be used at this race. For additional information from ChronoTrack, please click here. Please follow the instructions in your race packet on attaching the d-tag to your shoe.

Click here to view the PDF.

[Scoring and results procedures]

This is a scored race that counts toward the nine races NYRR members as of January 2009 need to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2010.