We’re Celebrating 15 Years of NYCRUNNING
History was made in Brooklyn way back on June 15, 2011, when the very first NYCRUNS race took place, which also happened to be the very first Lousy T-Shirt Race. Come celebrate with us after the race (see below)!
Getting To The Race
We suggest using mass transit to get to the race. The closest subway stations are Prospect Park for the B/Q or 15th St-Prospect Park for the F/G. On the bus, take the B68 to Prospect Park Southwest/11th Avenue or the B16 to Ocean Ave/Lincoln Road. Citi Bike stations are located at Prospect Park Southwest/16th Street and Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue. Please check MTA Trip Planner for up-to-date mass transit information.
Parking is tight 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. The Festival Area and Start Corrals are just a short walk away.
The Festival Area Opens at 5:00 PM
The Festival Area is the hub of race activity. This is where you’ll pick up your bib and shirt, check a bag, use the bathrooms, refuel with post-race hydration and snacks, and meet up with friends and family after you Win Your Race. The Start Corrals are a short walk away on Well House Drive.
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. Bib Pick Up will close at 6:30 PM so please arrive no later than 6:00 PM to give yourself enough time.
When picking up your bib, have your personal QR code ready. It’s located at the top 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
All you’re getting at this race is….a Lousy T-Shirt! You can pick it up in the Festival Area after picking up 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.
Be In Your Corral By 6:45 PM
Please line up in your Start Corral no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the race at 7:00 PM. Corrals will be located on Well House Drive, just off West Drive. Corrals are lined up by letter, AA-F. 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.
Review The Course
Check out the USATF-certified 5K course. You’ll start on West Drive just off Well House Drive and run just under one full loop of the park before making a left turn up Center Drive to the Finish.
Post-Race Party
Join as at the Prospect Park Boathouse (a short walk from the Festival Area) after the race and celebrate 15 years of NYCRUNNING together. They’ll be music and lots of sweaty friends cooling down, so cool off with a beer (21+) or NA beverage on us. Come as you are. No need to change. Your bib’s your invite.
Share Your Run On Social
Share your race day journey on social and tag @nycruns and @prospect_park on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook #NYCRUNS #lousyTShirtRace #ProspectPark #WinYourRace
Check Out Your Results
You’ll receive an email after the race once the preliminary results are posted on our website. If you’re an overall or group award winner, you’ll receive an email 10-14 days after the race once the results are official.
The Race Benefits Prospect Park Alliance
A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit organization that sustains “Brooklyn’s Backyard,” working in partnership with the City of New York.
Be Smart After You Finish
Grab a bottle of smartwater at the Finish to rehydrate after your race.
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