News
Record Field for the Gridiron!
An event-record 6,058 runners turned out for the 21st annual NYRR Gridiron Classic 4M on February 5, including a few dozen who lined up to channel their inner Eli at the Longest Football Throw Competition. "This just adds to the wonderful enjoyment of Super Bowl Sunday," exclaimed one happy finisher. Check out the photos and see if you don't agree. [Event photos] [More photos] [Results]
Tune in to the Millrose Games
The 105th Millrose Games will be aired on YouTube starting at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11. Highlights of the meet will include the NYRR Wanamaker Women's Metric Mile at 8:00 p.m. (featuring world champion Jenny Simpson) and the NYRR Wanamaker Men's Mile at 9:49 p.m. For the first time, the Millrose Games will take place at the New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory in Washington Heights; purchase your tickets before they sell out!
Club Night 2012
Get your tickets now for NYRR Club Night on March 1 at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square! Club Night is a special annual celebration of the camaraderie, competition, and diversity of running in NYC. Tickets are just $50 for an evening of food, fun, awards, drinking, and dancing. [Details]
Support the MMRF PowerTeam
On February 8, some 110 runners will climb 86 flights to raise funds for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) at the 35th annual Empire State Building Run-Up. Recognized as one of the most significant innovators in cancer research, the MMRF welcomes donations and support from all runners.
April, May, and June Races
We're pleased to announce that we'll be opening registration for races in April, May, and June at noon on or about Friday, February 10. Check out our calendar and plan your spring season now! With road events at distances from 5K to the half-marathon, as well as kids' races, health walks, and track meets, there's something for everyone. Please note that registration for the Brooklyn Half-Marathon on May 19 and the NYRR New York Mini 10K on June 9 will open later in February; stay tuned.
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NYRR Unveils Updated Brand Positioning, New Logo
"Run for Life is not just a tagline but a mission. What this updated positioning does is allow us to share our evolution, sense of purpose, and increased focus on issues that are critical for New Yorkers and today for all Americans and for people around the world. With that in mind, we're pledging to increasingly channel our resources and our industry-leading position behind a global running movement that champions the benefits of a lifetime of running." --Mary Wittenberg, President and CEO, NYRR
Read The NYRR Brand Manifesto
Read the "Run for Life" news release
We are pleased to present our first-ever Annual Update, designed to share with you a snapshot of what we are accomplishing and where we are heading.Preview the New NYRR Website
We'll be launching a new website in January, and we offer you a sneak preview now.
NYRR Video: Run For Life
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