The Least You Need to Know For The NYCRUNS Frozen Pigeon 5K

Here’s the least you need to know for the NYCRUNS Frozen Pigeon 5K in Prospect Park this Saturday, January 17:

Getting to the Race

Mass transit is the best way to get to the race. Check MTA.info for details on any planned schedule changes and the latest updates on train and bus service.

• The closest subways to the Festival Area and the Start Corrals are the Q and S trains at the Prospect Park Station, the Q train at the Parkside Ave. Station, or the F and G trains at the 15th St.-Prospect Park Station.
• If you’re taking the bus, use the B68 to Prospect Park Southwest/11th Ave. or the B16 to Ocean Ave./Lincoln Rd.
• Citi Bike stations are located at Prospect Park Southwest/16th St. and Lincoln Rd./Ocean Ave.

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.

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 race shirt, check a bag, use the bathrooms, and get any questions answered. The Start Corrals are a short walk away on Well House Drive. Please don’t park bikes in the Festival Area or lock bikes to NYCRUNS signage. 

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 closes at 8:30 AM, so please arrive no later than 8:00 AM to give yourself enough time. It’s a 5-minute walk to the Start Corrals from the Festival Area.

• When picking up your bib, have your personal QR code ready which is 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 Swag

Pick up your official race 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. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.

Check a Bag 

If you’ve got gear to check, head over to the Bag Check 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.

Be in Your Start Corral by 8:45 AM 

The Start Corrals are 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.

The Course

Check out the USATF-certified 5K course which makes just under one loop of the park before making a left turn up Center Drive to the Finish.

At The Finish

We’ll be there at the Finish Line Area with your medal and refueling options including water, Gatorade, a bagel, and an apple.

Spectators

We love seeing your friends and family cheering at the Finish Line Area. Please remind your supporters to keep the emergency lane clear and cheer from behind the second line of barricades as directed by our event staff. And please help us keep Prospect Park clean by refraining from using confetti cannons, which are extremely difficult to clean up.

Track Your Run & Check Out Your Results

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. 

Soon after the race you’ll receive an email when the preliminary results are posted on our website. If you’re an overall or group award winner 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 #FrozenPigeon5K #WinYourRace

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