Planning to run one of our races? To help make your running experience the best it can be we've provided valuable information from our Rules of Competition and Code of Conduct for all our participants. Check out the tips on this page and check back soon for more ways to Respect the Run!

• Giving Away Your Bib Is Risky Business

  We know things come up and you can’t always run a race you signed up for, but please do not give your bib to someone else. If a runner wearing your bib has a medical issue, we won’t be able to help them as effectively if we don’t know them. This is also the case if you run using someone else’s bib, you’re at risk as well. Run only with your race number! If we find you doing otherwise, you and anyone else involved risk being suspended from future NYRR races.

• The Race Waits for No One. Be Early!

  Arrive early to allow time for security, bag check (if needed), and getting into your corral so you can start on time. Depending on the race, plan to arrive 30–60 minutes before the start—check the race page for details! If you’re late and your corral is closed, you’ll need to enter the last corral to ensure everyone begins safely.

• Don’t Skip Your Corral

  On race day make your way to your corral, which is assigned to you based on your best pace. Please enter your corral at the designated corral entry point before the corral closing time. For everyone’s safety, don’t climb over barricades or otherwise improperly enter. Running with a friend who’s assigned to a different corral? No problem—just make your way back to the corral with the higher corral letter and number.

• Put Litter in Its Place

  NYRR strives to protect the environments in which we operate, recognizing that we are guests in parks, public spaces, and communities. Please treat these venues with respect by depositing your trash in the provided receptacles. When disposing of your trash, please keep in mind:

  • Biodegradable items such as apple cores are still trash. Please do not leave them on the ground.
  • When picking up your race materials on race day, do not leave plastic wrappings or paper on the ground.
  • If there are special treats such as ice pops, ensure that the wrappers, stickers, cups, etc. are properly disposed of.
  • If you are offered a free giveaway, such as a sticker or poster, that you do not want, politely decline it rather than discarding it on the ground.