Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run/NYC Family Health Walk-A-Thon - Saturday, August 22
5K (3.1 Miles) Run: 8:30 a.m. / 2-Mile Walk: 9:30 a.m. / St. Nicholas Park, Harlem / S, Q (5K Only), C

Join thousands of your friends and neighbors at the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run/NYC Family Health Walk-A-Thon.

To enhance the runner experience, and to better share the course with other users, this race will be capped. NYRR will announce when registration has closed. Until that time, registration is available to all runners. [Race Cap Info]

Course

5K: Head north along Edgecombe Ave. At 141st Street, bear right onto Bradhurst Ave. Turn left (West) at 145th Street. Turn right (North) back onto Edgecombe Ave. At 155th Street, take sharp left (south) onto St. Nicholas Place. Turn right (west) on 150th Street. Turn left (south) onto Convent Ave. Turn left (east) onto St. Nicholas Terrace. Proceed straight (south) along top of St. Nicholas Park. Turn left (east) on 127th Street. Turn left (north) on St. Nicholas Ave. Proceed straight (north) on St. Nicholas Ave, alongside St. Nicholas Park.

Walk: Distance Approximately 2 Miles
Start: Edgecombe Avenue between 135th and 136th Streets.
Finish: St. Nicholas Ave. between 135th Street and 136th Street.

NYC Family Health Walk-A-Thon [map]
Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run [map]


Number Pickup / Registration

Entrants are required to pick up their numbers, scoring chips, and race souvenirs in advance. Materials make be picked up at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building, 163 W. 125th Street (at 7th Ave. on the street-level promenade), on:

• Thursday, August 20, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 21, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

Near the start, in the schoolyard behind Bread & Roses High School (Edgecombe Avenue between 135th and 136th Streets), on Saturday, August 22:

• 5K Race: 7:00-8:00 a.m.
• Health Walk: 7:00-9:00 a.m.


"Relieve the Stress" Sessions

Join walkers, runners, and other health-minded people at four “Relieve the Stress” sessions at Harlem parks in advance of the August 22 Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run/NYC Family Health Walk-A-Thon.

The sessions take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and are free and require no pre-registration. [Learn More]


Event Activities

Celebrate historic Harlem Week and Harlem Healthy Living along with elected, government, and university representatives in the parks along the course. Activities include free health screenings, career opportunities, and entertainment in St. Nicholas Park.


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 nyrr@anthonytravel.com.


Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run Entry Fees

  NYRR and GHCC Members * Jr/Sr Members * Non-Members
On or before August 7 $17 $9 $20
August 8 - 21 $20 $15 $20
Event Day* $25 $25 $25

NYC Family Health Walk-A-Thon Entry Fees

  All Walkers
On or before August 7 $15
August 8 - 21 $15
Event Day* $20

No refunds, exchanges, or transfers on entry. No credit cards accepted after number pickup begins. Cash or check only.

* Members: You must provide your member number on event day to receive your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.

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Run/Walk Registration

Fax and online registration is now closed. To register, runners must come to number pickup during the designated hours listed below.

Sponsors

The Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run/NYC Family Health Walk-A-Thon is made possible by the support of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Health Committee, the Daily News, Fox-5, and WBLS-FM.

 

Race Scoring

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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.

Baggage Facilities

Free baggage facilities will be provided as a convenience. If you are planning to use 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.