New York Road Runners Round-Up: April 2016 Events
Scotland Run (10K) – At capacity
Date & Location:
Saturday, April 2, 2016
8:00 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan
Event Hashtag:
#ScotlandRun
PR Contact:
Emily Gallagher, NYRR: egallagher@nyrr.org or
(o) 212-423-2287 (c) 646-737-3840
As a part of the annual Scotland Week festivities in New York City, runners will bring their tartan style to Central Park and show their love for Scotland at the 13th annual Scotland Run (10K). The event attracts runners from across the globe, many of whom are outfitted in kilts, traditional tartan and face paint. Runners can enjoy the sound of bagpipes and a park full of cheering spectators. For more information about the event, please visit here.
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NYRR Youth Running Series at the Scotland Run – Open
Date & Location:
Saturday, April 2, 2016
10:15 a.m., Manhattan
Event Hashtag:
#ScotlandRun and #NYRRYRS
PR Contact:
Emily Gallagher, NYRR: egallagher@nyrr.org or
(o) 212-423-2287 (c) 646-737-3840
For the second time, as part of the NYRR Youth Running Series at the Scotland Run, young runners ages 7-18 can take part in a 1.7-mile race in Central Park. Kids are invited to dress up and join the fun. For more information about the event, please visit the website here.
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City Parks Foundation Run for the Parks (4M) – Open
Date & Location:
Sunday, April 10, 2016
8:30 a.m., Manhattan
Event Hashtag:
#RunfortheParks
PR Contact:
Lauren Doll, NYRR: ldoll@nyrr.org or
(o) 212-423-2271 (c) 347-931-1232
This popular event supports the City Parks Foundation, which provides vital cultural, educational, and athletic opportunities for New Yorkers of all ages, and strengthens community connections to local parks and green spaces. They work in over 350 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of programs in an effort to promote healthy communities. Additional information can be found here.
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MORE/SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon – Near capacity
Date & Location:
Sunday, April 17, 2016
8:00 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan
Event Hashtag:
#WomenRunTheWorld
PR Contact:
Emily Gallagher, NYRR: egallagher@nyrr.org or
(o) 212-423-2287 (c) 646-737-3840
The 13th Annual MORE/ SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon brings together thousands of women of all ages and backgrounds for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie in New York City. The event is backed by guests from NBC’s TODAY show, and three-time Olympian Deena Kastor is returning to Central Park for her fourth appearance in the event. Visit here for more information about the event.
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Run as One (4M) Presented by JPMorgan Chase – Open
Date & Location:
Sunday, April 24, 2016
8:30 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan
Event Hashtag:
#RunAsOne4M
PR Contact:
Stuart Lieberman, NYRR: slieberman@nyrr.org or
(o) 212-548-7332 (c) 646-770-6987
This 4-mile race raises funds and awareness for the fight against lung cancer and honors former Chase Manhattan Bank chairman Tom Labrecque, a lifelong never-smoker who died from lung cancer at age 62. Thousands of runners will “run as one” to raise money to support lung cancer research and awareness. For more information about the race, please visit here.
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Run As One Health Walk Presented by JPMorgan Chase – Open
Date & Location:
Sunday, April 24, 2016
8:45 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan
Event Hashtag:
#RunAsOne4M
PR Contact:
Stuart Lieberman, NYRR: slieberman@nyrr.org or
(o) 212-548-7332 (c) 646-770-6987
In addition to the aforementioned 4-mile race, participants of all ages are also welcome to join a 1.4-mile walk to show their support for the fight against lung cancer. The walk will begin on Central Park's East Drive at approximately 68th Street and head south, finishing on the Transverse at Bethesda Terrace. Visit here for more information.
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NYRR Open Runs
This community-based initiative brings free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks across New York City. Below are the weekly NYRR Open Runs for April. For NYRR Open Run media inquiries, please email media@nyrr.org.
Borough Location Time Where to Meet Bronx St. Mary’s Park Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. Intersection of Eagle Ave. and 149th St. Brooklyn Brooklyn Bridge Park Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. South side of Fornino on Pier 6 Brooklyn Marine Park Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. Intersection of Isham St. and Seaman Ave. Manhattan Inwood Hill Park Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. Near the track Queens Astoria Park Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. Near the track Staten Island Silver Lake Park Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Lake bridge, down the hill from intersection of Victory Blvd. and Eddy St. *Staten Island Conference House Park Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. Off Hylan Blvd., next to parking lot
*For the first time, in April these runs will welcome families who have autistic children.