NYRR Round Up: October 2015 Races and Events

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

NYRR will be hosting a variety of events this month, with opportunities to continue the fall season. 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.

October 2015

Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Fred’s Team Presents Grete’s Great Gallop (13.1M) (Near Capacity) Sunday, October 4, 2015 8:00 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan PR Contact: Emily Gallagher, NYRR, egallagher@nyrr.org, or 212-423-2287 Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Fred’s Team Grete’s Great Gallop is a tribute to the legendary Grete Waitz, an incredible runner and a close friend of New York City Marathon co-founder Fred Lebow. The twosome shared incredibly moving memories together, including their new York City Marathon race together in 1992 as Fred was fighting brain cancer. Fred’s Team has currently raised more than $61 million in the fight against cancer. NYRR Harry Murphy Cross Country (5K) (Near Capacity) Sunday, October 4, 2015 11:30 a.m., Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx PR Contact: Rob Molke, NYRR, rmolke@nyrr.org, or 646-758-9711 The Harry Murphy Cross Country 5K is a perfect opportunity for the runner looking to experience the green spaces and wooded trails of Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. This race is in memory of Harry Murphy, who as a runner, coach, and mentor, will be remembered for his innovative workouts and for helping many develop a love for running. NYRR Youth Running Series at Harry Murphy Cross Country Sunday, October 4, 2015 10:30 a.m., Van Cortlandt Park, Manhattan PR Contact: Laura Paulus, NYRR, lpaulus@nyrr.org, or 646-241-3527 This NYRR Youth Running Series as part of the Harry Murphy Cross Country event gives youth ages 7-18 the ability to also try out a cross country course of their own. The one mile race is suitable for youngsters of all fitness levels. NYRR Youth Running Series at Clove Lakes Park Saturday, October 10, 2015 10:30 a.m., Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island PR Contact: Laura Paulus, NYRR, lpaulus@nyrr.org, or 646-241-3527 The NYRR Youth Running Series at Clove Lakes Park, the third event in the 2015 fall NYRR Youth Running Series, will take place on Clove Lakes Park’s newly renovated cross country course. The race is one mile and will be for 7-18 year olds only. Every child will receive a souvenir T-shirt and bib and the top three individuals in each race will be given awards on site. NYRR Five-Borough Series: Staten Island Half (At Capacity) Sunday, October 11, 2015 8:30 a.m., Staten Island PR Contact: Rob Molke, NYRR, rmolke@nyrr.org, (o) 646-758-9711 (c) 646-531-2425 The NYRR Five-Borough Series: Staten Island Half will once again conclude the NYRR Five Borough Series. This race is dedicated to making a positive impact on the borough that hosts the start of the TCS New York City Marathon. Scheduled just three weeks before the TCS New York City Marathon, it is the perfect tune-up for the marathon. The race will feature fabulous views of New York and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. It will also highlight the fastest New York City Fire Department (FDNY) member, who will be honored with the Fire Lieutenant Victor J. Navarra FDNY Family of Champions Trophy. NYRR Staten Island 5K (New!) (Available) Sunday, October 11, 2015 8:30 a.m., Staten Island PR Contact: Rob Molke, NYRR, rmolke@nyrr.org, (o) 646-758-9711 (c) 646-531-2425 This newly-added race is for those who want to be part of the fun on Staten Island, without running the 13.1 mile NYRR Staten Island Half. Finishers will be able to enjoy stunning views of Manhattan and finish at home plate in the Richmond County Bank Ballpark. There will also be a post-race festival that will feature raffle prizes and other fun activities. TCS New York City Marathon Race Week Events Saturday, October 24 through Saturday, October 31, 2015 PR Contact: New York Road Runners Media and Public Relations, media@nyrr.org The 2015 TCS New York City Marathon will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2015. A full race-week media schedule will be available closer to the event. Please check back periodically for a downloadable schedule and updates to our online media center at www.nyrr.org/mediacenter.