NYRR and Front Runners - a running club for lesbians, gay men and supportive others - team up for the 29th time to produce the annual Pride Run, a five-mile race in Central Park.  With prize money offered for top male and female finishers, this race draws some of the best competition in town. Whether you're a top racer in it for the fantastic prize money or a novice looking for a healthy run and some good camaraderie, the Pride Run delivers the goods.

Course

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

Starts on West Drive near Tavern on the Green, heading South in a counter clockwise pattern long the lower loop of the park to the East Drive.  Course continues to the 102nd Street Transverse, turning Left to the West Drive.  Heading South on the West Drive to finish just North of Mineral Springs.

Click here to view the 5-mile map.

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, June 24, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, June 25, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

In Central Park at the registration tent near the start:

• Saturday, June 26, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Win a trip to Vienna, Austria 

Entries stopped being accepted on Thursday, June 24, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Please join us on race day at approximately 10:15 a.m., when we will draw the winner (please note: winner must be present to win).

Vienna is a proud sponsor of the FRNY Pride Run. You and a companion could win a trip to Vienna for 5 days/4 nights to discover a city like no other. Explore the running tracks along the Danube. Dive into a vivid cultural scene. Listen to beautiful classical music. Vienna waits for you!

Race Day Raffle Prizes

Join Front Runners after the race in Mineral Springs and enter for a chance to win some great prizes including free airline trips courtesy of Continental Airlines, complimentary gym memberships at Equinox, and fantastic watches generously donated by Urban Athletics.

NOTE: Raffle winners will be selected through a random drawing following the race.  Race entrants may submit bib tabs for the raffle on race day, either before or immediately after the race.  Participants must be present at the raffle to win.
 
All prize packages or raffle items are non-transferable, non-negotiable, and not redeemable for cash.  All prizes are subject to change.  No reimbursement will be given for unused portions of airfare certificates, and winners are responsible for any cost of airline tickets above the amount of the certificate.  NYRR is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Post-Race

Monetary awards will be given to the top five open men and women, and top five masters (40+) men and women as well as the top three men’s and women’s teams. Please note than one person cannot claim a monetary prize in both the open and master’s categories. Runners with multiple eligibility will be awarded the highest prize amount only. In addition, prizes will be raffled off at the awards ceremony using the raffle ticket attached to the runners’ race number.

Click here for more details on prize money.

SAGE

The beneficiary of the proceeds from this year’s race is SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders).

SAGE is the world's oldest and largest non-profit agency dedicated to serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults. Since its inception, SAGE has pioneered programs and services for older people in the LGBT community, provided technical assistance and training to expand opportunities for LGBT elders across the country, and provided a national voice on LGBT aging issues. Learn more at www.sageusa.org.

Come Train With Us!

Need some motivation to get out there and train this spring? Come join Front Runners New York for a fun run. We have runs every Saturday morning and Wednesday night in Central Park and special targeted training throughout the week. We welcome runners of all levels and have a special new program targeted for beginners. For more information, please visit our website at www.frny.org or write to president@frny.org. Hope to see you out there!

Facebook

Become a fan of the Front Runners New York Lesbian & Gay Pride Run here.

Participant Photography

brightroom will be photographing all race participants. Make sure your race number is clearly visible on the front of your shirt so you can be easily identified. Please click here to register with brightroom to be informed when your photos are ready.

Online Training

No matter what your goal or distance, NYRR and Training Peaks can be with you every step of the way as you prepare to go the distance. Sign up now for a training plan from coach Andrew Kastor for the marathon, half-marathon, 10K, or 5K. [More]

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 800.736.6377 or e-mail: nyrr@anthonytravel.com.

Entry Fees

	Members *	Jr/Sr Members *	Non-Members
On or before June 11	$18	$10	$33
June 12 - 25**	$23	$15	$37
Limited event-day entries**	$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.

**All NYRR races are capped. Price and entry is subject to availability.