NYRR Round Up: September 2015 Races and Events
New York Road Runners Round-Up: September Races and Events
NYRR will be hosting a variety of events this month, with opportunities to start the Fall season on the right foot. 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.
September 2015
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NYRR 5th Avenue Mile Sunday, September 13, 2015 8:25 a.m., 5th Avenue, Manhattan
PR Contact: Rob Molke, NYRR, rmolke@nyrr.org, (o) 646-758-9711 (c) 646-531-2425
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On race day, watch runners of all ages and abilities race down a famed mile stretch of Manhattan. The NYRR 5th Avenue Mile attracts some of the world’s top professional athletes and also includes specialty heats such as the NYPD/FDNY Mile, the George Sheehan Memorial Mile for runners ages 60 and over, a children’s race for youth ages 8-14, and the fifth annual Media Mile. |
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TCS New York City Marathon Tune-Up (18M) (sold out) Sunday, September 20, 2015 7:00 a.m., Central Park, Manhattan
PR Contact: Emily Gallagher, NYRR, egallagher@nyrr.org, (o) 212-423-2287 (c) 646-737-3840
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Thousands of excited runners will flock to Central Park as they prepare for November’s 45th running of TCS New York City Marathon which will be only seven weeks away on Sunday, November 1. The Tune-Up in Central Park provides 18 miles of motivation and camaraderie to carry runners through the challenging preparation phase. |
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NYRR Kurt Steiner Cross Country (5K) Sunday, September 20, 2015 11:30 a.m., Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
NYRR Youth Running Series (1 Mile) Sunday, September 20, 2015 10:30 a.m., Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
PR Contact: Rob Molke, NYRR, rmolke@nyrr.org, (o) 646-758-9711 (c) 646-531-2425 |
Runners will celebrate the cross country season with the NYRR Kurt Steiner Cross Country race in historic Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. This event is perfect for those who love the trails and classic feel of a cross country course. The NYRR Youth Running Series will also host a 1-mile race at 10:30 a.m., before the 5K race for children ages 7-18. |
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NYRR Five-Borough Series: Bronx 10-Mile (sold out) Sunday, September 27, 2015 8:00 a.m.
PR Contact: Emily Gallagher, NYRR, egallagher@nyrr.org, or (o) 212-423-2287 (c) 646-737-3840 |
The 2015 Bronx 10-Mile is a part of NYRR’s Five-Borough Series, celebrating the unique culture and characteristics of the flavorful Bronx borough. Thousands of runners will participate and enjoy the sights and sounds of different Bronx neighborhoods.
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NYRR Bronx 5K (new!) Sunday, September 27, 2015 7:30 a.m.
PR Contact: Emily Gallagher, NYRR, egallagher@nyrr.org, or (o) 212-423-2287 (c) 646-737-3840 |
New this year, in addition to the Bronx 10-Mile, will be the NYRR Bronx 5K! Beginning at 7:30 a.m., runners will complete a 3.1-mile course through the Bronx Borough—a perfect opportunity for runners looking to complete slightly less mileage, but still partake in all of the fun. |
About New York Road Runners
Founded in 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization, whose mission is to help and inspire people through running. NYRR’s commitment to New York City’s five boroughs features races, community events, youth running initiatives, school programs, and training resources that provide hundreds of thousands of people each year, from children to seniors, with the motivation, know-how, and opportunity to Run for Life. NYRR’s premier event, and the largest marathon in the world, is the TCS New York City Marathon. Held annually on the first Sunday in November, the race features 50,000 runners, from the world’s top professional athletes to a vast range of competitive, recreational, and charity runners. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.