102nd Street Crossing/Transverse & East Drive, New York NY
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
LOCATION
102nd Street Crossing & East Drive, Central Park
Race Start
East Drive and 102nd Street Crossing/Transverse.
Course Description
- Beginning: The course requires that you begin by running north over the Great Hill.
- Turning Points: You then head south on West Drive and run to Terrace Drive, then turn left (east) and cross the park on Terrace Drive.
- Return: Turn left again and head north on East Drive returning to the start. At the start, turn left (west) and run on the 102nd street crossing/transverse.
- Loops: You complete another loop and finish at the 102nd Street crossing/transverse. Every loop will be timed in real time, and you will receive 2 splits and a final time.
Water Stations
There will be water stations about every 2 miles along the course. Besides water, there will be bananas, oranges, sports drinks, and gels (brand to be announced soon).
Goodie Bag
- Technical T-shirt: male & female cut.
- Personalized Bib: must register 4 weeks prior, commemorative bib thereafter.
- Die Cast Medal: with full color ribbon.
- Awards: Acrylic for Top 3 overall Male and Female.
- Age Group Awards: Medals for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 14-19, 20-24 until 75-79. Note: Awards will NOT be mailed; if you cannot stay for the awards ceremony, have a friend pick the award for you.
- Post Race Refreshments: Bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly, and peanut butter.
Event Details and Schedule
Please always check our website: http://www.citytri.com and Facebook event page for updates.
Packet Pick-up
- Race Day Packet Pick-up must be booked ($25): 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., limited to the first 100.
- Bring picture I.D.
- You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it.
Baggage Check-in
- Check-in is from 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Your bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.
- You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from the secure area.
Race Start
8:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony
The awards ceremony starts promptly as soon as the top 3 overall male and female finish. Do not leave without your award.
Age Group Ceremony
Ceremony for Age groups starts about 30 minutes after the overall ceremony or as soon as most of the top 3 in each age group complete the race!
Post Race Celebration
Bagels, fruits, and drinks!
Race Registration
For more information and to register, visit here.
