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Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/5-10-mile.
Place
Queens, NY US 11375
Description
Join us on Sunday, June 26 for the Sri Chinmoy 5 & 10-Mile Race in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, featuring a flat, fast and scenic 2.5-Mile loop through the historic landmarks and sights of the park. 5-Mile = 2 loops, 10-Mile = 4 loops
Perks and amenities: Free parking, bag check, race shirt, aid stations every 1.5 miles, medals for all finishers.
Registration fees:
Same price for 5 or 10-Mile:
$30 through May 30
$35 through June 18 (Race shirt guaranteed)
$40 Until registration closes
Strictly no race-day registration. Entries cannot be transferred to another person.'
START TIME(S)
We are aiming for a single start sometime between 8-9AM, and are hopeful there will be no need for multiple waves, pending the Covid restrictions imposed by the park at the time of the race. Check back closer to the race date for a final decision.
THE COURSE
A scenic, flat and fast USATF certified 2.5-Mile loop starting at the north end of Meadow Lake, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere and other landmarks. Not completely flat - there is one 20 ft. hill run twice each lap
RACE PACKETS
Participants registered by Sun. June 20, 2pm, will receive a race shirt and bib in the mail in advance of the race, to further limit on-site interactions on race-day. Participants registered after that date/time will need to pick up their packet at the race.
The cost of shipping is included in the race registration fee. You will be notified by email when your package ships, which will be 6-7 days before the race. Please help us by registering early, entering a valid U.S. shipping address including apartment number, if applicable, and adding ny@srichinmoyraces.org to your address book to ensure you receive all notifications.
RACE SHIRTS
Free race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by June 18.
T-Shirt sizes are Unisex: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2XL
We'll do our best to provide shirts for those who register after June 18, but no guarantees!
AWARDS
Men’s and Women’s awards categories, for 5M and 10M:
Under 50: Top 3
50 & over: First place
Medals for all finishers
Awards will be mailed to winners after the race (no awards ceremony at the race)
TIME LIMITS
5M runners are allowed up to 1 hour 15 min. to complete the race, 10M runners 2 hours 30 min.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Participants must be 15 years or older as of race-day to compete in the 5M, 16 years or older for the 10M
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
The following is a list of measures we are taking in order to help protect the health and safety of participants and race personnel. As Covid restrictions are modified or lifted, this page may be updated. Please make sure to add ny@srichinmoyraces.org to your address book in order to receive important race updates.
- You must register in advance, there will be no race-day registration.
- Only registered runners with their race bib pinned to the front of their shirt will be permitted in the race staging area. Sorry, strictly no guests / spectators.
- Face coverings and physical distancing (min. 6 ft.) are mandatory at all times in the race staging area.
- Face coverings are required during the race when physical distancing is not possible.
- Sealed water bottles will be available at the start/finish area in lieu of water cups.
- After finishing, please exit the race area as soon as you can.
Visit our race webpage for further details on COVID-19 precautions, awards categories, time limits, course description, and map and directions.
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