Parking

The race expo is located at the Southeast Pavilion of the Park.  Free parking is available throughout the park.  See image below:

Course Surface

Both courses are on 100% concrete with the exception of some foot bridges made of wood composites.

Course Support

At each water station, you will find water and an electrolyte replacement drink.  There are three aid stations on the 13.1 course that you will pass a total of six times. They are located approximately miles 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11.

Gels (GU brand) are available by request at the westernmost aid station  

Although there are cups on the course at each aid station, remember that we always maintain a "CUP FREE FINISH."  There are coolers for refilling your personal water bottle at the expo area.

Portajohns

Restrooms are located at the Expo area.  There is access to restrooms/portojohns along the course as well.

Course Cut Off

The Half Marathon finish line closes at 10:40 AM, 3 hours 10 minutes after the regular 7:30 AM start.

Half Marathon participants who reach the westernmost aid station at approximately mile 6 after 8:55 AM may be directed to turn around at that location and return to the finish rather than continuing to the official Half Marathon turnaround.

This early turnaround is used so participants can return to the finish area on their own before the course closes. Runners who are turned around early will not receive an official Half Marathon finish result.

Participants who expect to need more than 3 hours 10 minutes should use the 6:30 AM early start and follow the early-start instructions on the Race Day Schedule page.

Dogs and Strollers

Dogs are welcome! We just ask that they are kept on a short leash and you start off to the side or near the back as to not impede other racers.

Race Joy

Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Central Park 5k.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

• Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

• Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

• Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

• Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.