New York Road Runners Round-Up: May 2016 Events
Global Running Day – Pledging open
Date & Location:
Monday, May 2, 2016
Event Hashtag:
#GlobalRunningDay
PR Contact:
Lauren Doll, NYRR: ldoll@nyrr.org or
(o) 212-423-2271 (c) 347-931-1232
Pledging opens for Global Running Day and the first-ever Million Kid Run, which will take place June 1. Runners of all ages and abilities can add their name to the list of runners from all over the world who are coming together to celebrate the sport. For more information about the event, please visit here.
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Japan Run (4M) – At capacity
Date & Location:
Sunday, May 8, 2016
8:00 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan
Event Hashtag:
#JapanRun
PR Contact:
Lauren Doll, NYRR: ldoll@nyrr.org or
(o) 212-423-2271 (c) 347-931-1232
Celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture at this four-mile race in Central Park, now in its 10th year. The race and accompanying kids’ races are part of Japan Day at Central Park, which stars immediately after the run and features a variety of Japanese food, activities, and stage performances. For more information about the event, please visit here.
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UAE Healthy Kidney 10K – At capacity
Date & Location:
Saturday, May 14, 2016
9:00 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan
Event Hashtag:
#UAEHK10K
PR Contact:
Stuart Lieberman, NYRR: slieberman@nyrr.org or
(o) 212-548-7332 (c) 646-770-6987
Join NYRR and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to celebrate the 12th annual UAE Healthy Kidney 10K. The event includes some of the world’s top athletes, a fast course for runners chasing PRs, a great cause to inspire everyone, finisher medals, and excellent giveaways. For more information about the event, please visit the website here.
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NYRR Youth Running Series at UAE Healthy Kidney 10K – Open
Date & Location:
Saturday, May 14, 2016
11:15 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan
Event Hashtag:
#NYRRYRS
PR Contact:
Laura Paulus, NYRR: lpaulus@nyrr.org or
(c) 646-241-3527
Kids ages 7-18 will have the chance to enjoy spring road racing with this 1.7-mile run in Central Park. This race will be staged in three age groups: 7-10 years, 11-13 years, and 14-18 years. Additional information can be found
here.
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Airbnb Brooklyn Half – At capacity
Date & Location:
Saturday, May 21, 2016
7:00 a.m., Brooklyn
Event Hashtag:
#AirbnbBKHalf
PR Contact:
Emily Gallagher, NYRR: egallagher@nyrr.org or
(o) 212-423-2287 (c) 646-737-3840
The Airbnb Brooklyn Half, the largest half-marathon in the country, is an iconic 13.1-mile journey through the amazing borough of Brooklyn. The race starts near the Brooklyn Museum and ends with a finish line like no other on the Coney Island boardwalk. Visit here for more information about the event.
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NYRR Kids’ Boardwalk Run at the Airbnb Brooklyn Half – Open
Date & Location:
Saturday, May 21, 2016
7:00 a.m., Brooklyn
Event Hashtag:
#NYRRBoardwalkRun
PR Contact:
Laura Paulus, NYRR: lpaulus@nyrr.org or
(c) 646-241-3527
Hundreds of kids will run a mile on the Coney Island Boardwalk, one of Brooklyn’s most iconic landmarks. This race will be staged in three age groups: 7-10 years, 11-13 years, and 14-18 years. Additional information can be found here.
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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 May. 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 Queens Cunningham Park Sundays, 9:00 a.m. Comfort Station off Union Turnpike 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