Virtual Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff 5M

Date

October 17, 2020 -
October 24, 2020

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Location

Anywhere
Distance

5 Miles
Hashtag

#PolandSpringKickoff and #NYRRVolvoVirtualRacing

9+1
Both Men and Women
Virtual 6
Virtual Race

About

Begin the first week of the 2020 Virtual TCS New York City Marathon with the Virtual Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff 5M. Whether you’re tapering toward your 26.2 or looking to be a part of the celebration of the world’s largest marathon, you can get some miles in with Poland Spring®. If you’re already going the full 26.2-mile distance, you can also count your fastest five miles of the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon toward your participation in this race.

Please note: If you sign up for this event, any run of 5 miles or more that you record on Strava during the challenge period will register as your Virtual Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff 5M, regardless of whether you save it as a Race in Strava.

All registrants will be emailed a printable, personalized bib to wear for their virtual race. Use #PolandSpringKickoff and #NYRRVolvoVirtualRacing in your social posts to share your best Kickoff photo.

At this time, all runners should protect their health and safety and that of others by social distancing while running. Please stay up-to-date on the latest news and guidelines from the CDC, WHO, and your local and national authorities. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us at help@nyrr.org.

NYRR Racing App

We are excited to announce our new virtual racing premium experience, the NYRR Racing app. NYRR Racing will track your virtual race via GPS technology and display where you are on the Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff course. You can also race your fellow virtual runners in real time and have friends and family track your progress. Once you finish your race, you’ll be prompted to upload the run to your Strava profile to officially complete the virtual race via the Strava app. During registration, select the Premium race type to get access to this unique virtual racing experience. Learn more about NYRR Racing app highlights.

NYRR Virtual 6 Program

While general entry is free, you can also purchase entry for this race to begin or to continue your journey to earning guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2021 NYRR Brooklyn Half as part of the NYRR Virtual 6 program. Read more about the NYRR Virtual 6 program.

TCS New York City Marathon 9+1 Program

NYRR's 9+1 program offers guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the TCS New York City Marathon. You can complete the program in 2020 by registering for and completing NYRR in-person and virtual 9+1 qualifying races, selecting 9+1 qualifier credit as a canceled race resolution option, and ensuring that your NYRR membership is active.

This virtual race is one of five designated virtual races that is a 9+1 program qualifier. Additionally, the +1 volunteer portion of our program has been waived in 2020 due to limited volunteer opportunities. If you complete your 9+1 program in 2020, you will have the opportunity to select 2021, 2022, or 2023 guaranteed non-complimentary entry during the selection window in 2021. You may not be guaranteed your preferred year due to potential limitations to future field sizes.

Volvo Special Offer

Our partners at Volvo Cars are excited to share a special offer with NYRR runners. Complete a race within the NYRR Volvo Virtual Racing Powered by Strava series to earn a discount on a purchase or lease of a brand-new Volvo. Visit Volvo Cars Running Club to learn more.

What Is an NYRR Volvo Virtual Race?

A virtual race is a race that can be run at your convenience during a specified period of time. To participate in NYRR Volvo Virtual Racing Powered by Strava, create your free Strava account, sign up for a race, and run or walk the distance of the race on a course you select wherever you are. Visit our FAQ page for additional information.

For more information, including how to complete your virtual race, visit our NYRR Volvo Virtual Racing page.