New York Road Runners Round-Up: August News and Events

NYRR R-U-N 5K
Thursday, August 6, 2015
7:00 p.m., Central Park, Manhattan

PR Contact:
Media@nyrr.org New to the NYRR summer schedule, the NYRR R-U-N 5K is a unique, social-themed weekday run in Central Park, with pre-race activities starting at 5:30 p.m., including a DJ, photobooth, outdoor games, and a hangout space, and in-race features including a dance station and sparkling cider fluid station. Runners can choose to be corralled by time or by social interests. More information is available here. TCS New York City Marathon Long Training Run #2 (sold out)
Sunday, August 16, 2015
7:00 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan

PR Contact:
Media@nyrr.org Join thousands of runners in Central Park as they prepare for November’s TCS New York City Marathon with their second long training run, featuring built-in fuel at the 102nd Street Transverse, pace-setters, and training partners. Participants will be divided into groups based on pace. All groups will cover 20 miles, but individuals may shorten their distance to suit their training needs. More information is available here. Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run—Celebrating the Journey

and Percy Sutton Harlem Walk: Celebrating the Journey, Full STEAM Ahead
Saturday, August 22, 2015
8:30 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan

PR Contact:
Rob Molke, NYRR, rmolke@nyrr.org, or (o) 646-758-9711 (c) 646-531-2425 This race honors the late Percy Sutton, who as Manhattan borough president in the 1970s championed the New York City Marathon as a five-borough event. The run celebrates historic Harlem and is part of Harlem Week, one of the northeast area's largest cultural celebrations. NYRR’s Run for the Future program concludes at this event, offering rising high school senior girls the opportunity to complete a training cycle and earn money towards college, and members of NYRR’s Senior Striders participate in the walk. More information can be found here. France Run (8K) (sold out)
Saturday, August 29, 2015
8:00 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan

PR Contact:
Lauren Doll, NYRR, ldoll@nyrr.org, or (o) 212-423-2271 (c) 347-931-1232 Join us for a touch of France in Central Park. This brand-new race is inspired by the incredible culture and offerings of France. Come out for a family-friendly event with kids’ races, and celebrate France with a New York twist. This event offers something for everyone. More information can be found here. NYRR Henry Isola Cross Country (4M)
Sunday, August 30, 2015
11:30 a.m., Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

PR Contact:
Media@nyrr.org Runners of all ages and abilities will kick off the cross country season with the NYRR Henry Isola 4 Mile race in historic Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. More information is available here.