NYRR Holiday 4M - Saturday, December 12 / 4M • 9:00 a.m. / Prospect Park, Brooklyn / S, Q, C [Key]

Update: Due to construction in Prospect Park, this race has changed from a 5K to a 4-mile course.

’Tis the season to be running! Crank up your holiday cheer with this festive family affair in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. It’s our present to you—happy holidays!

Course

All courses are subject to change. Check back here the day before the race for final confirmation.

Details to come.

Number Pickup /Registration

Entrants are required to pick up their numbers, scoring tags, and race souvenirs in advance. Materials may be picked up at NYRR, 9 East 89th Street, on:

• Thursday, December 10, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, December 11, 1:00-7:00 p.m

Numbers and scoring tags ONLY will be available at P.S. 154 - The Windsor Terrace School (1625 11th Avenue at Windsor Place) on race morning, Saturday, December 12, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Race souvenirs will be available in the park only from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. If checking in on race day, please be sure to allow yourself enough time to get to the start.

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering at this race, click here.

Travel

Book flights, hotels, car services, and more through the Official Travel Partner of NYRR, Anthony Travel. You get convenience, guaranteed rooms, and great rates from a travel agency who understands the priorities of runners. Call 866-913-7168 or e-mail: endurancetravel@anthonytravel.com.

Entry Fees

  Members * Jr/Sr Members * Non-Members
On or before November 27 $17 $9 $30
November 28-December 11 $22 $15 $35
Event Day* $25 $20 $40


No refunds, exchanges, or transfers on entry. No credit cards accepted after number pickup begins. Cash or check only.

* Members: You must provide your NYRR member number on event day to receive your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.

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Registration

Fax and online registration will close at 11:59 p.m on Tuesday, December 8. No credit cards will be accepted after this time.

Online Application
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Race Scoring

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ChronoTrack Instructional Video
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This race is timed using the ChronoTrack timing system. This system is similar to the ChampionChip system previously used in NYRR races in that each runner will wear a timing device on their shoe that will be read by mats at the start and finish. However, the timing device will be a d-tag that you will receive attached to your bib number. You must remove the d-tag from your number and attach it to your shoe prior to the race, following the instructions that you will receive with the bib. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE D-TAG IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY. The d-tag is disposable; it will not be collected after the race. All participants in this race must wear the d-tag in order to have their times recorded. If you own a ChampionChip, you must run with the special d-tag, as no ChampionChip timing equipment will be used at this race. For additional information from ChronoTrack, please click here. Please follow the instructions in your race packet on attaching the d-tag to your shoe.

Click here to view the PDF.

[Scoring and results procedures]

This is a scored race that counts toward the nine races NYRR members as of January 2009 need to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2010.

Baggage Facilities

Free baggage facilities will be provided as a convenience. If you are planning to use this baggage service, bring an inexpensive bag and leave your valuables at home. New York Road Runners is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Rules of Competition

All NYRR races are organized and directed under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with City of New York, Parks & Recreation and NYRR rules. Failure to do so may result in offenders being disqualified and possibly banned from NYRR events, including the ING New York City Marathon. [Click here for rules.]

Babystrollers / Babyjoggers are not permitted on the race course.