Race Information

Saturday, February 20 - Central Park
Time: 4M - 9:00 a.m.; Kids' Races - 10:30 a.m.
Start: East Drive near 68th Street
Finish: 72nd Street Transverse

Update: The Run for Haiti will be streamed live over the Internet beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Flotrack. [Watch]

Update: Runners can register in-person during number pickup at the times listed below. Online registration for the Virtual Run is still open.

Update: This race has been upgraded to a double qualifier. NYRR members participating in the 9+1 program will get two qualifying credits towards the ING New York City Marathon 2011. Please note that the Virtual Run is NOT a marathon qualifier

All entry fees collected by NYRR will go directly to New York City’s Haiti Relief Fund, administered by the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, which is directing 100% of donations to reputable organizations providing relief in Haiti. The entry fee is not tax deductible.

Virtual Run
Simply register to run or walk 4 miles anywhere you choose from Feb. 19 to Feb. 24, 2010 and submit your time at the Virtual Run / Walk for Haiti website. Then, compare your results with other virtual participants like Paula Radcliffe and Usain Bolt and see how you would have finished if you ran live in New York City. The Virtual Run is NOT a marathon qualifier. [Details]

Course

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

Start on Central Park 's East Drive near 68th Street. Head north on East Drive and continue to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn left/west across the transverse and then left/south on West Drive. Continue south to the 72nd Street Transverse, turning left/east to the finish line. [Course Map]

Please note that there is a modified corral system for this race. Each corral will have a sign corresponding to pace per mile. NYRR members must go to the corral that matches the pace per mile on their race number. Non-members must self-select the appropriate time, while walkers should go to the back of the start area.

Number Pickup /Registration
Entrants are required to pick up their numbers, scoring tags, and race souvenirs at New York Road Runners (9 East 89th Street) on:

• Thursday, February 18, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, February 19, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

On race day, registration/number pickup will be available at the registration tent near the start in Central Park from 7:00-8:30 a.m. Kids' Races registration will be available from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Donate
Runners will have the opportunity to make additional donations at the race. [Donate Now]

Post-Race
Join us afterwards for a live festival including Haitian music and performances. Fruit and bagels will be distributed on site. [Details]

Participant Photos
brightroom will be photographing all race participants (and donating all proceeds). Make sure your race number is clearly visible on the front of your shirt so you can be easily identified.

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

Entry Fee
$40 for all Run/Walk participants. $30 for Virtual Run participants. Kids' Races are free (ages 2-12).

No refunds, exchanges, or transfers on entry. No credit cards accepted after number pickup begins. Cash or check only. Benefactors must pay the entry fee to participate.

All NYRR races are capped. Entry is subject to availability.

Baggage Facilities
Baggage will be located at The Mall just south of the Bandshell.

Free baggage facilities are 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
The Run for Haiti is organized and conducted under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with New York Road Runners (NYRR) rules and all applicable rules and regulations of the City of New York and its agencies and departments, including the Department of Parks & Recreation.

No skates, strollers, or animals are permitted.

The use of headphones is strongly discouraged.

NYRR reserves the right to reject any entry and to disqualify and bar any individual from the Run for Haiti. This rejection/disqualification may be based on, but is not limited to: violation of the aforementioned rules; unsportsmanlike conduct; non-payment of race fees; competing with an unofficial number; competing with an official number or d-tag assigned to another person; transferring or attempting to transfer an official number or d-tag to, or to obtain such number or d-tag from, another person; being paced during the race by a person not entered in the Half-Marathon; accepting assistance from non-race participants; crossing the finish line without having completed the entire course; and providing false information on the race entry form. Individuals disqualified from the Run for Haiti will be removed from the race results and may be barred from future NYRR events. NYRR reserves the right to change the details of the race. [Complete Rules]