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NYCRUNS Haunted Island 5K & 10K

EVENTS
  • 10K:- Run 6.2 Miles
  • 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles
RACE DATE
Sunday, October 30, 2016
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Location
Firefighters Field - Roosevelt Island
Address
425 Main St
CITY
Roosevelt Island
STATE/TERR
New York
Zip
10044
COUNTRY
USA
Description

 

Event details and schedule

October 30, 2016

Start time: The 5K begins at 8:30 AM; The 10K begins at 9:30 AM

Firefighters Field, Roosevelt Island

Address: 425 Main St. New York, NY


Roosevelt Island has been overrun by all manner of scary things. Join us in the madness for this Halloween 5K & 10K with a superb after party and a Halloween themed post-race spread. Goblins and ghouls of all ages are welcome.

If you haven't raced at Roosevelt Island before, you're in for a treat. Fast, flat and with one of a kind views of Manhattan, Queens, and beyond: you're going to have a blast!

New for 2016 - this race is a part of the NYCRUNS InterClub Challenge.

Courses: A map of the 5K & 10K courses can be viewed here.  

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.  Age group awards in the 5K will be awarded to the top three in each the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.  Age group awards in the 10K 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 policies are available here.

Packet Pickup: Pre-race packet pickup TBD. Raceday packet pickup will be available beginning at 7:30 AM. We strongly encourage you to pick up your race materials in advance of race day to avoid lines and delays.

Amenities: Bag check and toilets will be provided. Bagels, spreads, fresh fruit and more will make up the usual great NYCRUNS post race spread. The giveaway for this race will be a t-shirt.

Directions: Take the F train or Tram to Roosevelt Island.  All pre- and post-race activities are on Firefighters Field, a short walk from public transit, close to the start and finish.

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. If you do choose to drive, please park in the garage where you exit the bridge, roughly half a mile north of Firefighters Field. There is no available parking near Firefighter's Field.

Cost: $35 through 10/2, $40 through 10/23, $45 until online registration closes. Raceday registration, if available, will be $50. NYCRUNS members receive a 10% discount, race deferral rights, and other perks. Race day registration (if available) is cash or credit, no checks please. 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.


Other Info


• 2016 race registration is open.

Registration Information.

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