NYCRUNS Brooklyn Ice Cream Social 5K – The Least You Need to Know

Here’s the least you need to know for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Ice Cream Social 5K this Saturday, July 25 in Prospect Park:

Getting to the Race

Mass transit is usually the best way to get to the race. Check MTA.info to find the subway or bus that works best for you and for all the latest service updates. Parking is limited around the park, but if you’re getting a ride to the race, use 101 Prospect Park Southwest as the destination address to be dropped off at and enter the park at 16th St. Citi Bike stations are located at various entry points around the park. Please watch out for cyclists and official NYC Parks vehicles as you enter the park along East and West Drives.

The Festival Area Opens at 7:00 AM

The Festival Area is located in the Nethermead off Center Drive. It’s the hub of race activity. This is where you’ll pick up your bib and participant shirt, check a bag, and get any questions answered.

Pick Up Your Race Bib First

If you haven’t received your bib in the mail, you’ll pick it up at the Bib Pick-Up Tent in the Festival Area, which closes at 8:30 AM. We’ll have a very large number of runners picking up their bibs on race morning, so it’s best to arrive by 7:30 AM so you’ll have enough time to get everything you need before walking to the Start Corrals on Well House Drive.

• When picking up your bib, have your personal QR code ready. It’s located on your NYCRUNS Dashboard. Add it to your Apple Wallet. Screen shots are fine too. If you’re also picking up a bib for other runners, make sure you have a screen shot of their QR code(s) too.
• For safety and security reasons and per NYCRUNS policy, only you can run with the bib that’s assigned to you.

Get Your Shirt

Pick up your official participant shirt in the Festival Area after picking up your bib. Just show your QR code again. You can pick it up after the race too.

Checking a Bag? 

If you need to drop gear off until after the race, head over to the Bag Check Area. For security reasons, all items must be in a clear bag. NYCRUNS can provide an 18” x 24” clear bag if you don’t have one.

Be in Your Start Corral by 8:45 AM 

The Start Corrals are located on Well House Drive, just off West Drive, a 10-minute walk from the Festival Area. Follow the signs and staff directions along the path from the Festival Area to the corrals, which will be lined up by letter (AA – F). Bathrooms will be available in the corrals. Your corral assignment will be noted on your bib and is determined by the pace you selected in the Profile section of your NYCRUNS Dashboard.

The Course

Check out the USATF-certified 5K course which makes just under one loop of the park before a left turn up Center Drive to the Finish. There will be a water station with bathrooms located just after Mile 2.

The Finish (Ice Cream!)

We’ll be there after you cross the Finish Line with refueling options including water, Gatorade, apples, and pretzels. You’ll then head to the Festival Area to enjoy your choice of a tasty vanilla or chocolate Häagen-Dazs ice cream cup or an icy treat free of dairy, gluten, and nuts.

Spectators

We love seeing your friends and family cheering you on at the Finish. Please remind your supporters that we need to keep the emergency lane near the Finish Area clear and to refrain from using confetti cannons to celebrate, as they’re extremely difficult to clean up.

Photos

Following the race, you’ll receive an email with a link to your race photo gallery. Please check your spam folder if you have not received an email within a week of the event. If you did not pre-purchase a discounted photo package at checkout, you can still do so up to the day before the race by going to the Upcoming Races section of your NYCRUNS Dashboard and modifying your registration. NYCRUNS events include a free photo. The eligible image will be identified and labeled as “Free Download” in your gallery. Simply select the Free Download banner on the photo to begin the download process. You can also view your photos after the race by visiting the MarathonFoto website, selecting your race, and searching by your bib number.

Track Your Run

Real-time runner tracking and an interactive course map is available with the NYCRUNS Events App. Download the app now at the Apple App Store and Google Play. 

Check Out Your Results

You’ll receive an email after the race as the preliminary results are posted. If you’re an overall or group award winner and/or if you qualified for the NYCRUNS Local Elite Athlete Program, you’ll receive an email within two weeks, once the results are official.

Share Your Run On Social

Share your race day journey on social and tag @nycruns on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook #NYCRUNS #BrooklynIceCreamSocial5K #WinYourRace

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