NYRR Grete's Great Gallop 10K

  • Date

    August 27, 2022
    8:00 AM
  • Location

    Central Park
  • Distance

    10 Kilometers
  • Hashtag

    #GretesGreatGallop
  • 9+1
  • Scored

About

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Celebrate and honor the legacy of Grete Waitz with a run through Central Park on Saturday, August 27. Race on the same course where Grete won her five NYRR New York Mini 10K titles—setting road race world records in 1979 and 1980—and where she ran the final miles of her record nine New York City Marathon victories. Grete later became the founding chair of the NYRR Foundation, which has evolved into Rising New York Road Runners.

About AKTIV Against Cancer
Grete’s legacy foundation, AKTIV Against Cancer was founded in 2007 by the Norwegian national icon and the nine-time New York City Marathon champion, Grete Waitz, and Helle Aanesen. AKTIV Against Cancer works to ensure physical activity will become an integral part of cancer treatment. AKTIV Against Cancer has pledged $3.3 million toward this aim to fund leading exercise oncology research under the direction of Dr. Lee Jones at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

We invite you to celebrate Grete’s legacy, as well as support AKTIV Against Cancer’s mission by making a donation on the AKTIV Against Cancer site. Follow AKTIV Against Cancer on social media as well by liking them on Facebook and following them on Twitter and Instagram.

 

Pre-Race


Notes on Registration

 
  • The race will operate under Safety Procedures at NYRR Races guidelines.
  • This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.
  • We’ve updated our website with a new change to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Runners can now register as woman, man, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
  • If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please email help@nyrr.org for assistance. Please include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.

Race Number Pickup

 

Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates:

  • Thursday, August 18, 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, August 19, 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 20, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Monday, August 22, 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 23, 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 24, 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 25, 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, August 26, 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race-day lines.

At number pickup, you will also receive the souvenir for this race – a New Balance cotton tee.

On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central, located at Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. If you are planning to pick up your materials on race day, please arrive at least 90 minutes prior to the start of the race.

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials for you. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.

Train with NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach

 

NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach offers a personalized training plan based on your current fitness level, a customized schedule, and one-on-one access to a dedicated coach.

Training with Coaching Lab by Runcoach will change how you think about your training. The knowledge of expert coaches guiding you along the way will get you to the start line feeling confident and healthy. Whether this is your first race or you're an experienced runner, Coaching Lab by Runcoach has your back.

 

Race Day


Bag Check

 

Bag check will be available beginning at 6.30 a.m. at Race-Day Central, located on Center Road in Central Park

Face Coverings

 

It is recommended for all runners to wear a face covering while in the start corral and in the post-finish area. Runners will not be required to wear a face covering on the course.

The Course

 

View the course map.

The race will start on East Drive near East 69th Street and complete a full counter-clockwise lap of the park on the Ted Corbitt Loop, including Harlem Hill, the "Three Sisters”, and Cat Hill. After completing the six-mile loop of the park, runners will turn left onto the 72nd Street Transverse toward the finish line.

Results and Awards

 

Live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR Racing App and at liveresults.nyrr.org during the event.

After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.

Awards will be presented on site to the top-three finishers in the overall men, women, and non-binary divisions. Runners who place in the top-three of their age group will be able to claim an award in the days following the race by filling out our Age-Group Awards Claim Form.

 

More Race Information


Cancellation Policy

 

If NYRR cancels an offering due to an increase of local COVID-19 cases or on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.

Health and Safety Resources

 

All runners must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to participate in NYRR races. For more information, visit our COVID-19 vaccination policy page.

Please stay up-to-date on the latest news and guidelines from the CDC, WHO, and your local and national authorities.

The health and safety of our runners and staff remain a priority for NYRR. All NYRR staff will be practicing social distancing and wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). If you have any questions, please reach out to us at help@nyrr.org. Thank you for your continued patience and support.

All event information listed is subject to change.


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