Gretes Great Gallop is another legacy race to memorialize Grete, another influential Runner who left a lasting impact on New York Road Runners through her achievements and charitable donations. Grete is also a 5-time winner of the NYC 10k Mini, which the Central Park course for the day is designed after. The money raised from this event goes to funding
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The Queens 10k is a historical race, starting much like the original burning man with just a few friends and a passion out having fun. The race was originally organized by the college point athletic club which found its roots dating back to the 1960’s. The first Queens marathon wouldn’t be until 1978, where 400 runners would cross the finish
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This weekend was a big one, fortunately upon arriving everything went smoothly. Helps to know the city and her subways. The second my foot hit the platform I was halfway to the hotel! Staying at the West Side YMCA again helped save some money, and I needed it for this trip. This one was a struggle to make it happen,
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The second race in our 9+1 series, The Manhattan 10k is a race centered in Manhattan’s Central Park southern half. Race-Day Central was located parallel to E. 72 St. and the race start is parallel with 69th St. Everything being conveniently located and easily accessible from the subways and main roads. This year we were requested to schedule our bib
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To start the new year right this year I decided to start the New York Road Runners 9+1 all over again, starting with the Joe K 10k, a 9+1 qualifier and the first official race of the NYRR calendar. The Joe K 10k takes place in Central Park and starts in the north east section of the park above 100th
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