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Run for Charity and Get Guaranteed Entry to the ING New York City Marathon

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:10:45 -0400

There is no better feeling than crossing the finish line of the ING New York City Marathon having run your 26.2 for charity. Register now to raise money for the charity of your choice (including NYRR's official charity, Team for Kids) and guarantee your spot on the starting line on November 1. [Charity Info]

On Your Mark, Get Set....for the NYRR Dash 10K!

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:10:05 -0400

There are still some spots remaining for the NYRR Dash 10K. The race, which was formerly known as the NYRR Dash & Splash, will take place in Central Park on Saturday, June 13. Register in-person during number pickup. We'll see you there! [More Info]

Kosgei Takes the Mini

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:09:28 -0400

Rose Kosgei of Kenya won the 38th NYRR New York Mini 10K on June 7 in Central Park, in 32:43, leading nearly 4,300 women to the finish. American Serena Burla placed second in 33:04, and Ethiopia's Hirut Mandefro was third in 33:13.
[Coverage] [Results] [Video]

NYRR Mourns Death of Paul Nicholls

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:08:29 -0400

Team Continuum founder, president and CEO Paul Nicholls died on Thursday, June 4, from cancer at the age of 61. The 2005 recipient of the Avis “We Try Harder” Award and Olympic torch bearer completed the ING New York City Marathon five times.

Final Day! Register for the ING New York City Marathon Today

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:19:04 -0400

Don't miss your opportunity to run the ING New York City Marathon 2009! Lottery applications from individuals with a U.S. address will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on June 1. That's today. Don't miss this deadline! [Apply Now]

Are You Running on National Running Day

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:18:12 -0400

Join the National Running Day movement on June 3 and simply wear your sneakers, grab a friend, and go! Not easy enough? Then join NYRR for fun runs all over the city including an NYRR Foundation Team-for-Kids Group Run and Happy Hour. [Learn More]

Calling All Women: the NYRR New York Mini 10K Awaits

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:16:00 -0400

One of NYRR's most popular and enduring events, the NYRR New York Mini 10K is the original women-only road race. On Sunday, June 7, a professional field of the world's fleetest females will lead thousands of women on a 10K course through Central Park. Will you be one of them? [Race Info]

Run the ING New York City Marathon for Charity

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:57:56 -0400

There is no better feeling than crossing the finish line of the ING New York City Marathon having run your 26.2 for charity. Apply now to raise money for the charity of your choice and guarantee your spot on the starting line on November 1. [Charity Info]

Healthy Kidney 10K Nears Capacity

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:57:12 -0400

Registration for the Healthy Kidney 10K on Saturday, May 16, is nearing capacity. Like all NYRR races, this event is capped. Those wishing to run are urged to register ASAP. Registration will close and a notice will be posted on this site when the cap is reached. [Race Info]

Japan Day 4M Nears Capacity

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:56:25 -0400

Registration for the Japan Day 4M on Sunday, May 31, is nearing capacity. Like all NYRR races, this event is capped. Those wishing to run are urged to register ASAP. Registration will close and a notice will be posted on this site when the cap is reached. [Race Info]

Run the NYC Half-Marathon for Charity

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:55:32 -0400

Registration for the NYC Half-Marathon on Sunday, August 16, has now closed, but you can still gain entry by running for charity. Please review our charity options by clicking the link below. If you believe you are eligible for guaranteed entry, you must apply by May 30. Please e-mail reghelp@nyrr.org with your information. [Charities] [Guaranteed Entry]

NYC Half-Marathon Set for August 16

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:18:50 -0400

The date of the 2009 NYC Half-Marathon has been confirmed: Sunday, August 16. This iconic race will once again take 10,000 runners from Central Park to Battery Park by way of Times Square! Online registration will open Friday, May 1, and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Seventh Annual Run as One, Presented by JPMorgan Chase

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:17:59 -0400

Thomas G. Labrecque believed that together we can accomplish anything. Join NYRR on Sunday, April 19, as we "Run As One" to build awareness and raise money for lung cancer research. Sign up now! [Race Info]

Homecoming Scotland Run

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:16:32 -0400

The Homecoming Scotland Run once again proved to be one of NYRR's most popular as more than 7,600 people finished the race on a damp Saturday morning in Central Park. Thomas Slosky (30:39) and Alemtsehay Misganaw (35:00) won the race among the men and women, respectively. [Event Gallery] [Local Gallery] [Video] [Results]

Registration Opens for the NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Brooklyn

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:13:16 -0400

Believe it! Registration for the NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Brooklyn is now open. Join NYRR in the borough that made the Dodgers famous, the hotdogs Nathan's, and New York the envy of cities everywhere. Sign up now! [Race Info]

Will You Run on National Running Day?

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:11:53 -0400

Join the major running industry organizations on June 3, 2009 for National Running Day as we come together, with you, to take strides toward leading healthier, fitter lives. Taking part is easy. Just wear sneakers, grab a friend, and go! [Learn More] [Facebook]

Celebrate City Parks

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:20:13 -0400

Think and run green in the 4-mile City Parks Foundation (CPF) Run for the Parks on Sunday, April 5. Proceeds from the day benefit CPF's free citywide programs. What's the ideal location for your Sunday run? Central Park, of course. [Race Info]

R Baby Mother's Day 4M / 1.3M Health Walk

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:18:26 -0400

Spend Mother’s Day in Central Park running or walking to help R Baby Foundation raise awareness for infant mortality and the critical need to improve emergency medical care for all infants. Participate in the 4-mile race or the 1.3-Mile Health Walk and bring your kids (ages 2-12) to the kids’ races. Join us after the race for fun activities for the entire family. [Race Info]

NYRR Club Night 2009

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:17:42 -0400

At the finale of NYRR Club Night on March 24, the Fred Lebow Runner of the Year Awards for 2008 were presented to Worku Beyi (center) and Aziza Aliyu (right), both of the Westchester Track Club. The winners were congratulated by NYRR’s president and CEO, Mary Wittenberg. [Photos]

Apply Now for the ING New York City Marathon

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:24:20 -0500

The application for the ING New York City Marathon 2009 is available now. Please read the instructions carefully before applying. [Apply Now]

NYRR Learning Series Event on Wednesday, March 4

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:23:28 -0500

Everyone has inherent biomechanical flaws that can be magnified by running and cause injuries. Recognizing these flaws is your first step toward injury-free running. Join NYRR at our next Learning Series Event on Wednesday, March 4, as our panel discusses The Runner's Hip, Knee, Leg, Ankle, and Foot. [More Info]

NYRR 8K Nears Capacity

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:22:20 -0500

he NYRR 8K is nearing full race capacity and will soon close. Runners interested in participating in this event are urged to register ASAP. We will post a notice on this website when the race officially closes. [Race Info]

Coogan's Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:21:43 -0500

More than 4,600 people completed the Coogan's Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K on a cold, damp Sunday, March 1. Worku Beyi (14:38) and Aziza Aliyu (16:25) won the race among the men and women, respectively. [Local Gallery] [Video] [Results]

Club Night

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:20:56 -0500

Get your tickets now for NYRR's Club Night on March 24, our annual celebration of the running teams that form the competitive backbone of NYRR racing. Whether you’re an individual nominee, a fan or family member, a member of a top-scoring team, or simply a fan and supporter of one of the most dynamic and competitive local running scenes anywhere in the world, you’ll want to be on hand for this evening of celebration. [Club Night] [Nominees]

NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Bronx

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:46:48 -0500

More than 3,500 runners turned out for a spring-like Bronx Half on Sunday, February 8. Teklu Deneke (1:08:25) and Lauren Uhler (1:23:18) won among the men and women, respectively. [Video] [Results]

New Learning Series Event on Feb. 11

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:46:02 -0500

Every year at “transition time,” when runners switch from indoor to outdoor training, the number of injuries increases. Running outside and running on a treadmill are not exactly the same, and the shift from one to the other can lead to injury. Explore the causes, prevention, and treatment of these injuries at the Learning Series Event on Wednesday, February 11. [Learn More]

Club Night Nominees

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:45:07 -0500

With another exciting year of top-notch competition on the local running scene behind us, and Club Night coming soon (exact date and location TBD), it's time to announce the nominees for the 2008 Runners of the Year awards. These outstanding runners helped make last year one of the best in NYRR history. Congrats to all! [Nominees]

Spring Races

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:06:14 -0500

Who's ready for spring? Yeah, us too. While we wait, NYRR has gone ahead and prepared race info and applications for most of our races from April through June. There are a few missing as we clarify the last outstanding details (don't worry, they're coming). In the meantime, sign up now and put yourself in a vernal state of mind. [Race Calendar]

NYRR Pro Racing on Twitter

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:04:52 -0500

Check the feed this weekend for live updates from RBK Boston Indoor Games, USA XC Champs, and NB Collegiate Invite @ the Armory. [Follow NYRR Pro]

Watch the NB Collegiate Invitational Live Online

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:04:16 -0500

Tune in to The Armory website for live coverage of all the events, all weekend long, and watch the best college teams in the country compete at the premier track and field facility in the country. If you can't make it to The Armory this weekend, do the next best thing - watch it live. [More Info]

Cold-Weather Running Tips

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:03:07 -0500

Brrrrr! The winter of 2008-09 has been brutal in NYC—and according to forecasters, there’s plenty more snow, ice, and cold ahead. It can be tough to get in your mileage and run quality races and workouts when the bitter winds blow and the snow piles high. The good news is that most of the time you won’t need to curtail your running or racing due to cold, snow, and ice. NYRR and ING New York City Marathon medical director Lewis Maharam, MD, FACSM, has tips to stay safe in the cold, damp, and wind. [Read the Tips]

NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Bronx

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:34:15 -0500

Home the New York Yankees, the world-famous zoo, and 1.4 million New Yorkers, the Bronx is the place to be on Sunday, February 8, for the NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Bronx. The second race in the 2009 five race Grand Prix series, the "Bronx Half" celebrates the only NYC borough on mainland U.S.A. Join us! [Race Info]

Goucher Repeats in the NYRR Women's Mile at Millrose

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:33:26 -0500

American Kara Goucher outlasted a competitive field to win the NYRR Women's Mile at the Millrose Games on Friday, January 30. Her time of 4:33.19, bested second place finisher Marina Muncan (4:37.77) of Serbia by more than 4 seconds. [Results]

NYRR Pro Racing on Twitter

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:32:09 -0500

Follow professional racing on Twitter with NYRR's professional athletes manager Sam Grotewold. He'll be tweeting with an insider perspective about the big races, big names, and big ideas that drive the sport we love. [Follow NYRR Pro]

NYRR Gridiron Classic Nears Race Capacity

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:46:39 -0500

Registration for the NYRR Gridiron Classic on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, is nearing capacity. Like most 2009 NYRR races in Central Park, this event is capped at 5,000 runners. Those wishing to run are urged to register ASAP. Registration will close and a notice will be posted on this site when the cap is reached. [Race Info and Registration] [Race Cap FAQ]

Millrose Games

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:44:30 -0500

Looking for some inspiration for your winter running? The 102nd Millrose Games will bring top-shelf competition to Madison Square Garden on Friday, January 30. Among those scheduled to participate: top middle distance runner Bernard Lagat and ING New York City Marathon 2008 3rd place finisher, Kara Goucher. Plus, NYRR members get a discount! Use code "NYRR." [Buy Tickets] [Event Info]

NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Manhattan

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:43:37 -0500

More than 4,500 people turned out for a chilly NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Manhattan on Sunday, January 25. Jacque Sallberg (1:09:52) and Arien O'Connell (1:23:00) won the race among the men and women, respectively. [Video] [Gallery] [Results]

Run the NYRR Al Gordon Snowflake 5K

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:42:38 -0500

Run the NYRR Al Gordon Snowflake 5K Head out to Brooklyn for this 5K race honoring Al Gordon, a 107-year-old NYRR board member and benefactor. The event, which takes place on Saturday, February 21, will be staged in Prospect Park, the 585-acre urban oasis located in the heart of Brooklyn. Don't miss it! [Race Info]

Membership Benefits Directory

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:10:25 -0500

Updated for 2009, the NYRR Membership Benefits Directory lists merchants, health and fitness practitioners, and others who offer their goods and services at discounted rates to card-carrying NYRR members. Check out the listings and don’t forget to mention your membership to receive the reduced rates throughout the year. [More]

NYRR Feed

Run for Charity and Get Guaranteed Entry to the ING New York City Marathon

On Your Mark, Get Set....for the NYRR Dash 10K!

Kosgei Takes the Mini

NYRR Mourns Death of Paul Nicholls

Final Day! Register for the ING New York City Marathon Today

Are You Running on National Running Day

Calling All Women: the NYRR New York Mini 10K Awaits

Run the ING New York City Marathon for Charity

Healthy Kidney 10K Nears Capacity

Japan Day 4M Nears Capacity

Run the NYC Half-Marathon for Charity

NYC Half-Marathon Set for August 16

Seventh Annual Run as One, Presented by JPMorgan Chase

Homecoming Scotland Run

Registration Opens for the NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Brooklyn

Will You Run on National Running Day?

Celebrate City Parks

R Baby Mother's Day 4M / 1.3M Health Walk

NYRR Club Night 2009

Apply Now for the ING New York City Marathon

NYRR Learning Series Event on Wednesday, March 4

NYRR 8K Nears Capacity

Coogan's Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K

Club Night

NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Bronx

New Learning Series Event on Feb. 11

Club Night Nominees

Spring Races

NYRR Pro Racing on Twitter

Watch the NB Collegiate Invitational Live Online

Cold-Weather Running Tips

NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Bronx

Goucher Repeats in the NYRR Women's Mile at Millrose

NYRR Pro Racing on Twitter

NYRR Gridiron Classic Nears Race Capacity

Millrose Games

NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Manhattan

Run the NYRR Al Gordon Snowflake 5K

Membership Benefits Directory

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