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NYCRUNS Firecracker 5k & 10k
New York, NY, USA
04 Jul, 2018 (Wed)
Running
5 km, 10 km
Races offered by this event
5k
04 Jul, 2018 (Wed) - 09:00
Running
5 km
Enjoy this rare chance to run on Governor’s Island and celebrate the 4th of July! The NYCRUNS Firecracker 5K offers unrivaled views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Statue of Liberty, starts off with a ferry ride and features a great post-race party. Afterwards, stay and enjoy all the island has to offer.
Courses: A course map will be provided in June (the island isn’t open until Memorial Day)
Awards: Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female runners overall and the top 3 in each ten-year age group approximately one hour after the race begins.
Packet Pickup: Due to security restrictions on Governor’s Island, packet pickup must be done in advance of race day. Packet pickup will take place as follows:
•Wednesday, July 2 from 4-8 PM at the NYCRUNS office (223 Jay St., #203, Brooklyn, NY 11201)
•Thursday, July 3 from 4-8 PM at the Running Company – Upper East Side (1051 3rd Avenue, between 62nd and 63rd St.)
There will be no raceday packet pickup whatsoever.
Amenities: Bag check and toilets will be provided. The giveaway for this race will be a short sleeve shirt. Bagels, spreads and fresh fruit will make up the usual great NYCRUNS post race spread.
Muscle Milk: Muscle Milk, the official protein beverage of NYCRUNS, would love to help you recover after your race by providing a recovery area to help you refuel after crossing the finish line. Grab an ice cold Muscle Milk, stretch your legs on the foam rollers and chat with Muscle Milk’s Protein Education Team on the importance of protein in your post-run routine.
Penguin Random House Audio: NYCRUNS is proud to partner with Penguin Random House Audio for this race…. Listen While You Run! Check out TryAudiobooks.com for FREE AUDIOBOOK DOWNLOADS and great samples to listen to during your next run.
Directions: There’s only one way to get to the island – the Governor’s Island ferry, and your ferry ride is included in your race registration. You must arrive at the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South St. no later than 7:30 AM to check in and you must have your race bib. The 4,5, R, and 1 trains are closest to the ferry terminal. Please note, the ferry is only for registered runners with visible race bibs. Information regarding the spectator access to the Governor’s Island public ferry will be posted as soon as it is available.
Please check MTA Trip Planner for up to date and detailed mass transit directions and Google Maps for driving directions.
Cost: $35 through 6/1, $40 through 6/29, and $50 thereafter. NYCRUNS members receive a 5% discount, race deferral rights, and other perks. Race day registration will NOT be available for this race.
The standard no-refunds, no-deferrals, no-transfers policy applies, unless you are signed up for the NYCRUNS membership program.
Courses: A course map will be provided in June (the island isn’t open until Memorial Day)
Awards: Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female runners overall and the top 3 in each ten-year age group approximately one hour after the race begins.
Packet Pickup: Due to security restrictions on Governor’s Island, packet pickup must be done in advance of race day. Packet pickup will take place as follows:
•Wednesday, July 2 from 4-8 PM at the NYCRUNS office (223 Jay St., #203, Brooklyn, NY 11201)
•Thursday, July 3 from 4-8 PM at the Running Company – Upper East Side (1051 3rd Avenue, between 62nd and 63rd St.)
There will be no raceday packet pickup whatsoever.
Amenities: Bag check and toilets will be provided. The giveaway for this race will be a short sleeve shirt. Bagels, spreads and fresh fruit will make up the usual great NYCRUNS post race spread.
Muscle Milk: Muscle Milk, the official protein beverage of NYCRUNS, would love to help you recover after your race by providing a recovery area to help you refuel after crossing the finish line. Grab an ice cold Muscle Milk, stretch your legs on the foam rollers and chat with Muscle Milk’s Protein Education Team on the importance of protein in your post-run routine.
Penguin Random House Audio: NYCRUNS is proud to partner with Penguin Random House Audio for this race…. Listen While You Run! Check out TryAudiobooks.com for FREE AUDIOBOOK DOWNLOADS and great samples to listen to during your next run.
Directions: There’s only one way to get to the island – the Governor’s Island ferry, and your ferry ride is included in your race registration. You must arrive at the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South St. no later than 7:30 AM to check in and you must have your race bib. The 4,5, R, and 1 trains are closest to the ferry terminal. Please note, the ferry is only for registered runners with visible race bibs. Information regarding the spectator access to the Governor’s Island public ferry will be posted as soon as it is available.
Please check MTA Trip Planner for up to date and detailed mass transit directions and Google Maps for driving directions.
Cost: $35 through 6/1, $40 through 6/29, and $50 thereafter. NYCRUNS members receive a 5% discount, race deferral rights, and other perks. Race day registration will NOT be available for this race.
The standard no-refunds, no-deferrals, no-transfers policy applies, unless you are signed up for the NYCRUNS membership program.
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10k
04 Jul, 2018 (Wed) - 09:00
Running
10 km
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