NYRR Gridiron 4M presented by The FLAG Art Foundation

NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.

As part of our mission to help and inspire people through running, New York Road Runners offers more than 3,000 complimentary race entries annually through NYRR Race Free. For the 2024 program, we’ve received the allocated 1,000 qualified applications and the application process is now closed to the public. Please visit the NYRR Race Free page to learn more and consider applying for the 2025 program. The application period takes place once a year, and the 2025 timeline will be announced in mid-2024.

• Monday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Tuesday, January 30, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 1, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, February 2, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, February 3, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, February 4, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• Monday, February 5, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Tuesday, February 6, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 7, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, February 8, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, February 9, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, February 10, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 

Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines.

All participants will receive a New Balance Long Sleeve Shirt at number pickup. Your shirt size may not be available at the time of bib pickup.

On race day, number pickup will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located at the backstop of ballfield 8 in Central Park near the 102nd St. Transverse).

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account. 

Warm up your arm and get ready for the return of the Longest Football Throw contest before the race. Between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., you can take one attempt at a Hail Mary toss to prove your quarterbacking skills. The longest thrower in each division (women, non-binary, men) will take home a prize!

On race day, number pickup will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located at the backstop of ballfield 8 in Central Park near the 102nd St. Transverse).

Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account. 

Start Location

Race-Day Central

Full Course Map

The race takes a counter-clockwise loop of the park that starts on the 102nd Street Cross Drive, runs down to the 72nd Street Transverse, and then heads back north to the finish on the 102nd Street Cross Drive.

Start on the 102nd Street Cross Drive near East Drive, heading west and turning left onto West Drive. Follow West Drive until you approach the 72nd Street Transverse, where you will turn left onto the Transverse.

On the Transverse, at the half-way point of the race, you can run to the left or the right side of the road to "vote" for your pick for the winner of that night's game.

As you approach East Drive, make another left turn, and continue north until the finish line near the 102nd Street Cross Drive.

We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA on WhatsApp.

Bag check will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located along the 102 Transverse near backstop of ballfield 8).

Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed.

NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.

For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

Live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR Racing App and at liveresults.nyrr.org during the event.

After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.

Awards will be presented on site to the top-three finishers in the overall men, women, and non-binary divisions. Runners who place in the top-three of their age group will be able to claim an award in the days following the race by filling out our Age-Group Awards Claim Form. 

The FLAG Art Foundation will be giving away prizes after the football toss. Winners will be randomly selected by bib number tags placed in a bowl. FLAG will award three prizes including a FLAG tote bag containing artist catalogues Nicolas Party: Pastel and Tarek Atoui: The Whisperers , as well as FLAG 10th Anniversary catalogues and tickets to a guided tour of FLAG’s spring exhibitions— Ian Mwesiga: Beyond the Edge of the World and Graham Little —for up to 15 guests.

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.

No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.