Here’s the least you need to know for this weekend’s NYCRUNS Summer Loving 5K & 10K on Governors Island. The 10K race is on Saturday, May 10. The 5K race is on Sunday, May 11.
Take The Governors Island Ferry Departing At 7:00 AM (6:45 AM arrival)
Please line up for the ferry at least 15 minutes prior to departure time. Ferries run every half hour. If you’re not on the 7:00 AM ferry, make sure you’re on the 7:30 AM ferry. Anything after that is pushing it. Please follow the staff’s instructions regarding boarding and queuing in line. The ferry is free for you and your friends and family.
The Governors Island Ferry is located at the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street. Mass transit is the best way to get there. On the subway, take either the 4/5 to Bowling Green, the R to Whitehall Street, the J to Broad Street, or the 1 to South Ferry. You can also take the M15 bus to South Street/Whitehall Street. Check mta.info for up-to-date mass transit details. There’s a Citi Bike station at South Street/Whitehall Street, as well.
Everything’s Centrally Located
Follow everyone off the ferry for the short walk to the Festival Area. This is where you’ll pick up your bib and shirt, check a bag, use the bathroom, hang out before the race, and grab your post-race eats (and drinks). The Start and Finish are just steps away as well.
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 after you arrive on the island. Have your unique QR code ready. It’s located at the bottom of this email (it’s also on your NYCRUNS Dashboard for this race). The QR code can be added to your Apple Wallet. A screen shot is fine too. For safety and security reasons and per NYCRUNS policy, only you can run with the bib that’s assigned to you.
Get Your Swag
Pick up your official race shirt in the Festival Area after getting your bib. Just show your QR code again (it has your requested size on it). You can pick up your shirt after the race too. To cut down on waste we try not to over order, so shirt sizes are not guaranteed.
Check A Bag
If you’ve got gear to check, head over to the Bag Check Area and drop your things off. 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. Sorry, but we can’t check non-clear bags such as backpacks, messenger bags, totes, purses, fanny packs, etc.
Please Be In Your Corral By 8:45 AM
The race starts at 9:00 AM. Please be in your designated start corral at least 15 minutes prior to the race. Corrals line up by letter, AA-F. Your Start Corral letter assignment is noted on your QR code as well as on your bib and is determined by the pace designated in your NYCRUNS Dashboard.
Review The Course
Check out the USATF-certified 10K course which makes two loops of the island and the 5K course which makes one loop. Both feature one-of-a-kind views of New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan.
Check Your Results
You’ll receive an email after the race with your results. The full race results will be posted on our Results Page after the race as well. If you’re an overall or group award winner, you’ll receive an email 10-14 days after the race.
Share Your Run On Social
Share your race day journey on social and tag us @nycruns on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, using these hashtags – #NYCRUNS #SummerLoving #WinYourRace
Check Out Team Zunnies
Zenni Optical and Bring Change To Mind are teaming up to launch Team Zunnies this weekend—just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month. Stop by their booth in the Festival Area for a moment of mindfulness led by Chase Stokes on Sunday and the opportunity to win a pair of free Zunnies all weekend!
Celebrate Your Run
After the race, swing by Taco Vista for runner specials, delicious tacos, and epic Manhattan views—right next to the Manhattan ferry!
Recharge
Elevate your wellness routine at Bathhouse and Win Your Race! Optimize recovery with saunas, cold plunges, steam rooms, thermal pools, and elite massages. Recharge in Manhattan or Williamsburg – book your visit today!
For more info on the 5K race, check here.
For more info on the 10K race, check here.