New York Road Runners Round-Up: January News and Events
New York Road Runners Round-Up: January News and Events
NYRR will be hosting events for all ages and abilities this month. Many events are festive and fun for the whole family, with kids’ races, pre- and post-race entertainment, and more. Contact information for each event is below and registration information is available on nyrr.org. Please reach out to us with any questions and information about coverage.
January 2015
NYRR Joe Kleinerman 10K (sold out) Saturday, January 10, 2015 8:00 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan PR Contact: Rob Molke, NYRR, rmolke@nyrr.org, or 646-758-9711 Joe Kleinerman was a founding member of NYRR, the longtime coach of the Millrose Athletic Association, and a beloved NYRR employee until his death in 2003 at age 91. This chilly 10K through beautiful Central Park is a great way to get moving during the winter months. The race benefits a scholarship fund in his name for scholastic runners; $1 of each registration fee goes directly to this fund. The 2015 TCS New York City Marathon runner application will open on Thursday, January 15, 2015. PR Contact Lauren Loeb, NYRR, lloeb@nyrr.org, or 212-423-2271 The 2015 TCS New York City Marathon will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2015. The runner application opens on Thursday, January 15, 2015 and will be open for exactly one month—closing on Sunday, February 15, 2015. For more information about the TCS New York City Marathon, visit the official race page. The runner application for the 2015 Airbnb Brooklyn Half will open on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 12:00 noon. PR Contact Emily Gallagher, NYRR, egallagher@nyrr.org, or 212-423-2287 The 2015 Airbnb Brooklyn Half runner application will open on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Runners can apply for guaranteed entry on a first-come, first-serve basis until all available spots are filled. Last year, the race sold out in less than 48 hours and attracted more than 25,000 participants. NYRR expects an increased field size of 30,000 runners for the 2015 event. For more information visit the NYRR website here. NYRR Fred Lebow Manhattan Half (sold out) Sunday, January 25, 2015 8:00 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan PR Contact: Rob Molke, NYRR, rmolke@nyrr.org, or 646-758-9711 This race honors the late NYRR president and New York City Marathon co-founder, Fred Lebow (1932-1994), one of the most legendary and dedicated individuals of our running community. The course is two-plus loops of Central Park, which can be a tough in the cold, January weather. This is a great event for runners looking to gauge their personal fitness levels—whether they are working towards a New Year’s resolution, or training for a spring marathon.