Description
NYTRI 5 BORO VIRTUAL CHALLENGE IN THE METRO AREA
Do you have what it takes to be a 5 Boro Champion?
Take on the NYTri challenge and work your way through Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx!
Run Bike Run
Manhattan 2m 12m 2m
Brooklyn 3m 12m 3m
Queens 1.5m 10m 3m
Staten Island 1.5m 12m 3m
Bronx 2m 12m 2m
All duathlons are based on regular season events, plus an additional race in the Bronx at Orchard Beach course. The challenge is to compete in all five events
LET’S SHOW THE WORLD WE ARE NEW YORK STRONG!
Share your gps tracking and photos of you in each location.
If you can’t make it to the NYC Metro Area you can compete virtually in your hometown. Select 5 locations and post results from each race on line at: www.nytri.org
Our virtual challenge gives you the flexibility to compete on your own time, in your own space, with your own team. All duathlons are based on the events during the normal season, plus an additional race in the Bronx at Orchard Beach Course. The challenge is to compete in all five events. DU it on your own and be a 5 Boro Champion or gather your race buddies, family, friends, coworkers, employees, relatives or neighbors and be a winning TEAM! Each member of the team receives the challenger prizes below.
Complete the challenge and receive:
One Borough: Shirt / Finisher Medal
Two Boroughs: Shirt / Finisher Medal / Water Bottle
Three Boroughs: Shirt / Finisher Medal / Water Bottle / Buff
Four Boroughs: Shirt / Finisher Medal / Water Bottle / Buff / Trophy
Five Boroughs: Shirt / Finisher Medal / Water Bottle / Buff / Personalized Plaque / 2021 Free Race (Except Spring Relay)
Please be sure to follow all CDC Guidelines while racing: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
Results Submissions:
As each boro is completed in the challenge please submit total time to ron@nytri.org
Course
Manhattan Central Park Race Course
RUN - 2.1 miles - The run starts at East Drive at 74th Street, goes north to a turnaround point at 96th Street (on East Drive) and back along the same route to the transition area (Boathouse Parking Lot). Runners must stay to the left side of the runner's lane.
RUN COURSE MAP CLICK HERE
BIKE - 12 miles - The bike course consists of two (6 mi.) loops of Central Park in a counter-clockwise direction. Bikers must stay in the middle and right lanes at ALL times and may not enter the runners (left) lane under ANY circumstances!
BIKE COURSE MAP CLICK HERE
2nd RUN: The second run is identical to the first.
Brooklyn Prospect Park Race Course
RUN - 3 miles - Start at the Lincoln Playground, head north to Center Drive and make left follow Center Drive to the end and make another left on West Drive which will turn into East Drive back to the Transition (Lincoln Playground).
RUN COURSE MAP CLICK HERE
BIKE - 12 miles - 3 loops - Start at the Lincoln Playground and head north on East Drive; keep left to Grand Army Plaza turns into West Drive which will turn into East Drive back to
the Transition (Lincoln Playground).
BIKE COURSE MAP CLICK HERE
2nd RUN: The second run is identical to the first.
Queens Rockaway Race Course
RUN - 1.5 miles - The 1st run is an out and back start on the boardwalk opposite the transition area at B94th Street. Run 3/4 mile on the boardwalk to B74th Street Rockaway Beach Playground, before turning around and running back to the transition area (B94th Street).
RUN COURSE MAP CLICK HERE
BIKE - 10 miles - The bike course consists of one complete loop of the boardwalk in a counter-clockwise direction. West to B126th Street, turn back to B9th Street, turn back to B94th Street transition.
BIKE COURSE MAP CLICK HERE
2nd RUN - 3 miles - Is an out and back. Start on the boardwalk opposite the transition area at B94th Street. Run 1.5 miles on the boardwalk before turning around at B110th Street and running back to the finish line (B94th Street).
Staten Island Midland Beach Race Course
RUN - 1 ½ miles - The duathlon running course on the boardwalk opposite Lincoln Avenue and will run 3/4 mile (2nd Life Guard Trailer) before turning around and running back to the transition area.
RUN COURSE MAP CLICK HERE
BIKE - 12 miles - The bike course is on both sides of Fr. Capodanno Blvd, between Greeley Ave. and Sand Lane (Softball Field).
BIKE COURSE MAP CLICK HERE
RUN – 3 miles - The final run is a 1 ½ -mile run out and back for a total of 3 miles. Starting on the promenade at Midland Beach and going east to Sands Lane (Just Past The Trees).
Bronx Orchard Beach Course
RUN - One Loop 2 miles - Head from the Start/Finish line (as indicated on the map) to the boardwalk, by the basketball courts. Make a right on the boardwalk following the bend to the end and turning back to the other end of the boardwalk. Turn again back to the basketball courts and back to the Start/Finish line.
BIKE: - 12 miles - This course is three 4 mile loops, from the Start/Finish line head out on the far east side of the parking. Keep to the right going through the Entrance/Exit gate of the park. Go onto the bike trail and take it to the City Island Bridge. Make a shape turn back to the Park Entrance/Exit gate. Make a right turn to the OLD Bus Terminal. Make the complete loop back to the main road. Make right turn to the NEW Bus Terminal. Make that complete loop. Head back to the Far East end of the parking lot. Make a sharp right and head to the far west end of the parking lot. Make a left and head south the almost the end of the parking lot. Make a left to the far east end of the parking lot. Make a left back to the Start/Finish line.
2nd RUN: The second run is identical to the first.
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