Here’s the least you need to know for this weekend’s NYCRUNS Haunted Island 5K & 10K on Haunted (Governors) Island.
The 10K race Is On Saturday, October 26 & The 5K race Is On Sunday, October 27
Make sure you arrive on the right day for you race.
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 on the half hour. If you’re not on the 7:00 AM ferry, make sure you’re on the 7:30 AM ferry. There is no guarantee you will make it on time if you take a ferry after 7:30 AM. Once a ferry is full, you must wait for the next ferry. Please follow the staff’s instructions regarding boarding and queuing in line. There’s no charge to ride the ferry for NYCRUNS runners and guests.
The Governors Island Ferry is located at the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street. It’s best to take mass transit to the ferry terminal as there’s not a lot of parking nearby. If you’re coming 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. If the bus is your chosen mode of transport, take the M15 to South Street/Whitehall Street. For those partial to two wheels, there’s a Citi Bike station at South Street/Whitehall Street.
The Race Starts At 9:00 AM
Please be on time. We won’t be able to accommodate late starts.
The Courses
Familiarize yourself with the USATF-certified 5K course map or 10K course map. See where the Start, Finish, hydration stations, Festival Area, and the all-important restrooms are located.
Pick Up Your Race Bib & Shirt
If you haven’t received your bib in the mail, you’ll need to pick it up race morning at the Bib Pick-Up tent beginning at 7:30 AM. You’ll need the QR code at the bottom of this email to pick up your bib, so either keep this email handy or have a screenshot of the QR code on your phone for easy access. The faster you can have your QR code scanned, the faster the bib pick up line will move. Your QR code can also be found on your NYCRUNS dashboard, under upcoming races. You can pick up your NYCRUNS Haunted Island tech shirt at the Shirt Pick-Up Tent beginning at 7:30 AM, as well.
You Can Check Your Personal Items
If you have 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 are not able to check non-clear bags such as backpacks, messenger bags, totes, purses, etc.
Line Up In Your Designated Start Corral
To create a safer and more enjoyable running environment we use a pace-based corral system at the Start. Your Corral will be based on the pace you entered at the time of registration. Your corral assignment (ranging from “AA” through “F”) will be noted on your bib.
See 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. Give it a day and if you don’t see your results online or receive an email with your finish time, please fill out this form. If you’re an overall or group award winner, you’ll receive an email notification the week after the race.
Costume Contest
We’ll be highlighting the Sportiest, Funniest, and Spookiest Costumes, as well as giving away a $200 NOBULL gift card and a NYCRUNS Membership, to all the costumed athletes who enter the #HauntedIslandCostumeContest. Check out the details here.
Free Massages
PT of the City will be on site in the Festival Area providing complimentary massages for runners both before and after the race. In the days following the race, Haunted Island runners get a free recovery session or free consultation at any PT of the City location. Sing up here.
Give NOBULL A Try
Visit the NOBULL tent before the race to demo their go-to running shoe, the NOBULL Journey, pick up an exclusive 30% off discount code and enter to win a $100 NOBULL gift card.
Share Your Run On Social
Share your race day journey on social and tag @nycruns, @nobull, & @pt_city on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, using these hashtags: #NYCRUNS #HauntedIsland #WinYourRace.