Treat yourself to a running tour around Governors Island, and we'll treat you to a well-deserved post-finish ice cream (or ice pop, for those who so choose). Talk about a perfect summer day!
Entry to the NYCRUNS Manhattan Ice Cream Social 5K includes ferry rides for you and your guests, your race entry, a tech shirt, and post-race eats (including the aforementioned chilly treat!).
Enjoy a picturesque tour of Governors Island with amazing views of New York Harbor and the greatest city in the world! The 5K makes one loop of the island. All NYCRUNS courses are USATF-certified.
Just a short walk from the Ferry terminal when you arrive on Governors Island, the Festival Area is where you’ll pick up your bib and shirt, check a bag, use the bathroom, hang out before the race, and replenish after the race with fluids and snacks (ICE CREAM!). The Start and Finish are just steps away as well.
NYCRUNS uses a pace-based corral system. Start Corrals are assigned by letter, AA-F. Your Start Corral assignment will be noted on your bib and your unique QR code (see Bib Distribution below). Please be in your start corral no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the race. Corral assignments are based on the pace indicated in your NYCRUNS Dashboard under Profile. You can update your pace at any time. The Start Corrals are located steps away from the Festival Area.
Bag Check - If you plan on checking your gear, you must use one single clear bag. If your bag isn't clear, NYCRUNS will provide you with a clear bag (18" x 24") when you check your gear. You may not put another full bag/backpack/briefcase filled with gear inside the clear bag that NYCRUNS provides. All items must fit inside one clear bag. NYCRUNS reserves the right to search the contents in your bag at any time.
Bathrooms - Portable bathrooms will be available throughout the event.
Hydration - Water and electrolyte fluids will be available on the course and at the finish.
Post Race Refreshments (ICE CREAM!) - In addition to water and electrolyte fluids, refuel with a bag of pretzels, an apple, and a deliciously refreshing ice cream/ice pop treat in the Festival Area after you finish.
Swag - The giveaway for this race will be a tech shirt. Shirts may be picked up on race day only. In order to cut down on waste, we try not to over order and sizes are not guaranteed. If you have your heart set on a size, we recommend picking up your shirt before the race.
Photos - You'll receive an email from MarathonFoto a few days after the race to claim your free race photos.
You can pick up your bib in the Festival Area after you arrive on the ferry. Bibs are only available for pick up on race morning. You’ll need to show your unique QR code to pick up your bib (and shirt). Your QR code will be available the week of the race on your NYCRUNS Dashboard under Upcoming Races (we'll also send it to you in a pre-race email). The QR code can be added to your Apple Wallet.
If you're a NYCRUNS Member, your bib will be mailed to you at no additional cost. You can become a NYCRUNS member at checkout and receive this free bib mailing benefit. If you're not a NYCRUNS Member, you can still have your bib mailed to you by adding it at checkout for an additional $25.
Note: For NYCRUNS members and non-members, bibs can only be mailed if you register 30 days or more before the date of the event and can only be sent to a U.S. mailing address. Shirts are not mailed with bibs.
Take the Governors Island Ferry located at the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street in Manhattan. There's no charge to ride the ferry (for runners and guests) on race morning. Ferries run on the half hour. Please take either the 7:00 AM or 7:30 AM ferry to ensure a timely arrival at the start. Runners should be on line at least 15 minutes prior to ferry departure time.
Mass transit is your best option to get to the ferry. Via subway, take the 4/5 to Bowling Green, the R to Whitehall Street, the J to Broad Street, or the 1 to South Ferry. Via bus, take the M15 to South Street/Whitehall Street. There's also a Citi Bike station at South Street/Whitehall Street. Please check MTA Trip Planner for up-to-date and detailed mass transit directions.
Due to the high number of turns in this course, we do not advise handcycle or wheelchair athletes to register for this event. We’d suggest registering for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon or any of our 5K races in Prospect Park or Central Park.
See chart below. NYCRUNS members receive a 20% discount on this race, race withdrawal rights, and other perks. You can become a member when you check out. Race Credit (combined with the member discount) may be used to pay for up to 50% or $40 (whichever is greater) off the original race entry price. Race day registration (if available) is online only.
| Date | Members | Non-Members |
| Through 5/7 | $36 | $45 |
| Through 6/4 | $40 | $50 |
| Through 7/2 | $44 | $55 |
| Through 7/28 | $48 | $60 |
| Until Online Registration Ends | $52 | $65 |
Results will be emailed and the full results will be posted on our Results Page after the race. If you do not see your result online or receive an email with your finish time, please fill out this form.
Awards will be available to the top three male, female and non-binary runners overall (by gun time). Age group awards will be available to the top three male, female, and non-binary runners in each of the following age groups (by net/chip time): 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over. Additional information about awards can be found in our help section here.
After you Win Your Race, swing by Taco Vista for a great post race hang and some sweet runner specials. Enjoy tasty tacos, beautiful burritos, quality quesadillas, banging burgers, and other delicious treats including some great vegan options. Wash it all down with a beer, cocktail, or non-alcoholic beverage and take in the epic Manhattan views. Located right next to the Manhattan ferry slip for easy access back to the mainland!
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The standard no-refunds, no-transfers policy applies. NYCRUNS members can withdraw for race credit. See details here.
Strollers and dogs are not allowed in NYCRUNS races. You may be disqualified if earbuds or headphones hinder your awareness. Please familiarize yourself with our complete rules of competition.
All NYCRUNS races have time limits. You must remain on pace to finish within the time limit to receive course support and an official finish time. If you fall behind pace and are directed off the course by a race marshal, please follow the instruction given for safety purposes.