Coogan's Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K / Kids' Races
Sunday, March 4 / Washington Heights / Adult Race: 9:00 a.m. / Kids Races: 10:00 a.m. / S, Q, C, $ + [Key]

Lace up your shoes and head uptown for the annual Coogan’s Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K. As you tour Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood, be serenaded by dozens of different musical groups along the course. Stick around post-race for spirited kids runs, awards, and more fun.

Course

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

Course description and map to come.

[Course Map]

Number Pickup /Registration

Entrants are required to pick up their numbers, scoring tags, and race souvenirs at New York Road Runners (9 East 89th Street) on:

• Thursday, March 1, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 2, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 3, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

At the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory, 216 Fort Washington Avenue (West 168th Street), Manhattan, on:

• Sunday, March 4, Adults: 7:30-8:30 a.m. / Kids: 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Kids registration will close promptly at 9:45 a.m.

Post-Race

Prize money will be awarded to the top four male and female runners ($400, $300, $200, $100, respectively). Trophies will be awarded in all NYRR running categories. [Awards breakdown]

The Dr. Norbert Sander High School Open will award the winning high school boys and girls teams (three runners per team) $500 for their respective schools’ sports program. This prize honors the founder and president of the Armory High School Sports Foundation. Formerly a high school racer at the Armory, and winner of the 1974 New York City Marathon, Dr. Sander led the effort to restore the Armory in the early 1990s. Dr. Sander is also a member of the NYRR Board of Directors.

Participants from the Fire Department, Police Department, and Uniformed Services will compete for the Captain Frederic Ill Jr. FDNY Victory Cup.

Kid's Races

Ages: 2-12 years old

Course: Start and finish on Fort Washington Avenue between 168th and 169th Streets. Distances range from 25 yards to a half-mile depending on participant age.

Awards: All participants will receive a medal.

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering at this race, click here.

Travel

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Entry Fees

  Members * Jr/Sr Members * Non-Members
On or before February 18 $19 $11 $34
February 19 - March 4 $24 $16 $38
Event Day** $26 $21 $41
Kids' Races (ages 2-12) $6 before race day $8 on race day

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.

**All NYRR races are capped. Price and entry is subject to availability.



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Registration

The 5K race has reached capacity and is now closed. Registration for the Kids' Races will take place during the registration hours listed at left.


Race Scoring

This is a scored race that counts toward the nine races NYRR members as of January 2012 need to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2013.
This race is timed using the ChronoTrack d-tag timing system. The timing device will be attached to your race number. You must remove the d-tag from your number and attach it to your shoe prior to the race. 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.

[D-Tag Instructions]
[Scoring and results procedures]

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.


Lost and Found

The Lost and Found is located in the volunteer tent on race day. Items can also be turned-in or claimed at NYRR's front desk on the next business day following the race.


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.