NYCRUNS kicks off 2016 in Wintry Central Park with a chance for you to race either 5 or 10 miles. Join us for a loop or two and a steaming mug of hot cocoa at the finish.

Course: The course consists of one or two loops of the park, cutting through the 102nd Street transverse. Seecourse map.

Awards: Awards and prize money will be given to the top three male and female runners overall in each race as follows: $100 for 1st Place, $50 for 2nd Place, and $25 for 3rd Place.  Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall in each race.  Age group awards in each race will be awarded to the top three in each of the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.  Our awards policy is available here.

Packet Pickup: Pre-race packet pickup TBD.  Race-day packet pickup will be available at the start line beginning at 8:00 AM.  We strongly encourage you to pick up your race materials in advance of race day to avoid lines.

Amenities: Bag check and toilets will be provided. A free cocoa mug will be given to all participants. Cocoa, bagels, spreads, and fresh fruit will make up the usual great post race spread.

Directions: Take the C train to 102nd Street and enter the park. Please check MTA Trip Planner for up to date and detailed mass transit directions and Google Maps for driving directions. Parking is limited at all of our events, we strongly encourage you to use mass transit.

Cost: $25 through Nov. 30, $30 through Dec. 31, $40 until online closes, and $50 thereafter. NYCRUNS members receive a 10% discount, race deferral rights, and other perks. Race day registration (if available) is cash only. Register early and save us all a lot of hassle!

The standard no-refunds, no-deferrals, no-transfers policy applies, unless you are signed up for the NYCRUNS membership program.