PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RACE IS ONLY OPEN TO MEMBERS OF ESTABLISHED, NYRR-RECOGNIZED TEAMS. (SEE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BELOW)

To enhance the runner experience, and to better share Central Park with other park 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]

Which is the fastest team in town? The city's top running squads race for bragging rights in this teams-only 5-miler.

Please remember to keep the park clean for park users! Please do not staple, tape, or stake any flyers to Central Park trees and benches. If you choose to meet up with your team after finishing the race, please maintain a clean area and throw all trash in the provided garbage bins.

Course

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

Start on the 102nd Street Transverse, heading west. Turn left/south on West Drive and continue down and around the lower drive until heading north on East Drive. Continue to the 102nd Transverse. Turn left to the finish.

Click here to view the 5-mile 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 NYRR, 9 East 89th Street, on:

• Thursday, August 6, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 7, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

Near the start at the registration tent on:

• Saturday, August 8, 8:00-8:45 a.m. for men, or 8:45-9:45 a.m. for women

There is no souvenir for this event.

Qualifications

Only members of established and NYRR-recognized running teams may enter this race; NYRR membership by itself is not enough to qualify. In addition, entrants must have completed at least one NYRR scored/qualifying race between January 1 and July 18, 2009 for the team for which they will be scoring in the NYRR Team Championships. Furthermore, they may not have competed for that team until 90 days have lapsed, if they have competed for another team.

If a participating team has not fielded a full team in their division (men’s and women’s open, 40+, 50+, 60+) at a prior NYRR team-points race since January 1, 2009, the team may not score in that division at the NYRR Team Championships.

Teams for the NYRR Team Championships are comprised of:
• Open: 10 men/5 women (scored by time)
• 40+: 5 men/3 women (scored by time)
• 50+: 3 men/3 women (scored by time)
• 60+: 3 men/3 women (scored by time)

Post Race

Awards will be given in team categories (see above). The only individual awards will be the “Nacho” award in memory of José Ignacio Ramirez, given to the first male and female masters finishers.

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 jasonrice@anthonytravel.com.

Entry Fees

	Members *	Jr/Sr Members *
On or before July 25	$5	$5
July 26 - August 7	$7	$7
Event Day*	$10	$10

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.