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

Gearing up to run the ING New York City Marathon or another fall marathon? Get in some long-distance practice with this non-competitive run, featuring built-in fuel, pace-setters, and training partners.

Course

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

Loop 1 (six miles): Start on the East Drive near 102nd Street and head north around the northern end of the park. Continue south on the West Drive around the southern end of park to the East Drive. Continue north on the East Drive to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn west/left onto the 102nd Street Transverse.

Loop 2 (five miles): Start on the 102nd Street Transverse and head west. Turn left/south onto the West Drive and continue around the southern end of the park to the East Drive. Continue north on the East Drive to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn left/west onto the 102nd Street Transverse.

Loop 3 (five miles): Same as Loop 2.

Loop 4 (four miles): Start on the 102nd Street Transverse and head west. Turn left/south onto the West Drive, left/east onto the 72nd Street Transverse, left/north onto the East Drive, and left/west onto the 102nd Street Transverse to the finish.

Water will be available all along the course. Gatorade Endurance Formula, pretzels, and fruit will be available on the 102nd Street Transverse and at the finish. PowerBar Gels will be available after mile 11 and at the finish.

Course Map [PDF]

Pace Groups

Participants will be divided into groups by half-minute intervals from 7:00 through 11:00+ minutes per mile. All groups will cover 20 miles, but individuals may shorten their distance to suit their training needs.

Number Pickup /Registration

Run numbers will be mailed to all entrants who register by July 3 (if you do not receive you number by July 10, please come to number pickup during the times below and a duplicate run number will be assigned to you). All others are required to pick up their numbers in advance at NYRR, 9 East 89th Street, on:

• Thursday, July 9, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 10, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 11, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Near the start at the registration tent on:

• Sunday, July 12, 5:45-6:45 a.m.

There is no souvenir for this event.

Note: Only the first five miles will be marked for the run. This is an unscored, noncompetitive run and does not count toward qualifying for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon. Participants must be at least 12 years old.

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.

Entry Fees

	Members *	Jr/Sr Members *	Non-Members
On or before June 27	$9	$9	$15
June 28 - July 11	$13	$11	$18
Event Day*	$15	$15	$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 NYRR member number on event day to receive your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.