Here’s the least you need to know for the NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K & 10K Benefiting Broadway Cares:
The 10K is on Saturday, April 5, and the 5K is on Sunday, April 6
This is the first of seven NYCRUNS weekend events on Governors Island during the 2025 race season.
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’s no guarantee you’ll make it on time if you take a ferry after 8:00 AM. Please follow the staff’s instructions regarding boarding and queuing in line. Once a ferry is full, please wait for the next ferry. 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. We suggest taking mass transit to the ferry terminal. For 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. For the bus, take the M15 to South Street/Whitehall Street. There’s a Citi Bike station at South Street/Whitehall Street.
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 beginning at 7:30 AM. 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.
The Race Benefits Broadway Cares
We’re excited to welcome back our friends from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the philanthropic heart of Broadway. They’re helping ensure those affected by HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses nationwide receive medication, healthy meals, counseling and emergency assistance. Keep an eye out for our Broadway Cares friends on the course today and cheer ‘em on! To learn more, go to broadwaycares.org.
Review The Course
Check out the USATF-certified 5K course and 10K course with one-of-a-kind views of New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan.
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. If you’re an overall or group award winner, you’ll receive an email 7-10 days after the race 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, using these hashtags: #NYCRUNS #SpringFling #BroadwayCares #WinYourRace.
Celebrate Your Run
Swing by Taco Vista for runner specials, delicious tacos, and epic Manhattan views—right next to the Manhattan ferry!
Recharge
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Visit the NYCRUNS Spring Fling race pages for more event details.