Sri Chinmoy New Year's Day Half-Marathon
- Date Mon 1st January 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location New York, New York
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances Marathon
Event summary
Kick off the new year with a bang at the Sri Chinmoy New Year's Day Half-Marathon on January 1, 2024! Set in the beautiful Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York, this exciting event features a scenic and fast USATF certified course, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Starting at 9 AM, participants will enjoy a unique loop that showcases iconic sights such as the World's Fair Unisphere and the Queens Museum of Art.
With a distance of 13.1 miles, the half-marathon includes a fun and friendly atmosphere with plenty of perks. Enjoy amenities like free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, custom race shirts, and finisher medals. Don’t miss the famous post-race pancake breakfast, a delicious reward for your hard work! Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy the spirit of the new year with fellow runners, this event promises an unforgettable experience. Register early to secure your spot and race shirt, and prepare to embrace the new year with enthusiasm and energy!
With a distance of 13.1 miles, the half-marathon includes a fun and friendly atmosphere with plenty of perks. Enjoy amenities like free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, custom race shirts, and finisher medals. Don’t miss the famous post-race pancake breakfast, a delicious reward for your hard work! Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy the spirit of the new year with fellow runners, this event promises an unforgettable experience. Register early to secure your spot and race shirt, and prepare to embrace the new year with enthusiasm and energy!
Organiser's Description
START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT - WITH A HALF-MARATHON!
The Sri Chinmoy New Year's Day Half-Marathon [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/newyear-half] features a scenic, flat and fast loop around historic Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 9AM start.
PERKS & AMENITIES:
Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, custom race shirts, custom finisher medals, free finisher photos, and our famous post-race pancake breakfast!
REGISTRATION AND FEES:
Register Online through this webpage (Processing fee applies).
$40 through Dec. 4
$50 through Dec. 22
$60 through Dec. 30, 5PM
NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION
Entries cannot be transferred to another person.
THE COURSE
A scenic, "pancake flat" and fast USATF certified 1.27-mile loop starting near the intersection of Ave. of Commerce and Ave. of Progress, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere, Queens Museum of Art and Fountain of the Planets.
Half-Marathon = one 0.35-mile start loop + ten 1.27-mile loops
RACE PACKET SHIPPING
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($6.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Available through Dec. 19. Packets will ship out en masse on Dec. 21.
Otherwise, packet pickup is available at the race site from 8-8:45AM.
RACE SHIRTS
Race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by December 19. Sizes are:
Women's Fitted Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Unisex X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2XL
AWARDS
Mens and Womens awards categories:
Under 50: Top 7
50-59: Top 3
60-69: Top 2
70 & over: First Place
Awards Ceremony at 11:30AM
Custom medals for all finishers!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Hot pancakes are even more enjoyable when theyre earned, and were cooking them up fresh for everyone on race day!
TIME LIMITS
3 hours, or a 13:45/mile minimum pace. (12 noon cutoff)
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Participants must be 16 years or older as of race-day to compete.
RESULTS
Will be posted on our race webpage within 24 hours
DIRECTIONS
Please review the directions on our race page [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/newyear-half#third-section-tab-2] before heading to the park. Flushing Meadows Corona Park is a HUGE park, it's easy to get lost!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please see our race pag [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/newyear-half]e for our cancellation policy, and here [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/refund-policy] for our race credit / refund policy
"The new year comes
To give you another opportunity,
Another hope.
But the new year will come and go.
So begin your self-transformation-play
Immediately!"
-Sri Chinmoy, _Founder_
ABOUT US:
From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Teams inauguration in 1977 by its founder, spiritual leader and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy [http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/sri_chinmoy].
Today, the SCMT organizes over 500 races a year in 20 countries across 5 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the worlds longest certified road race the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race [http://3100.srichinmoyraces.org] (yes, 3,100 miles, its not a typo). We love running and putting on races we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors. Read more >> [http://us.srichinmoyraces.org/marathon-team-history]
The Sri Chinmoy New Year's Day Half-Marathon [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/newyear-half] features a scenic, flat and fast loop around historic Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 9AM start.
PERKS & AMENITIES:
Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, custom race shirts, custom finisher medals, free finisher photos, and our famous post-race pancake breakfast!
REGISTRATION AND FEES:
Register Online through this webpage (Processing fee applies).
$40 through Dec. 4
$50 through Dec. 22
$60 through Dec. 30, 5PM
NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION
Entries cannot be transferred to another person.
THE COURSE
A scenic, "pancake flat" and fast USATF certified 1.27-mile loop starting near the intersection of Ave. of Commerce and Ave. of Progress, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere, Queens Museum of Art and Fountain of the Planets.
Half-Marathon = one 0.35-mile start loop + ten 1.27-mile loops
RACE PACKET SHIPPING
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($6.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Available through Dec. 19. Packets will ship out en masse on Dec. 21.
Otherwise, packet pickup is available at the race site from 8-8:45AM.
RACE SHIRTS
Race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by December 19. Sizes are:
Women's Fitted Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Unisex X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2XL
AWARDS
Mens and Womens awards categories:
Under 50: Top 7
50-59: Top 3
60-69: Top 2
70 & over: First Place
Awards Ceremony at 11:30AM
Custom medals for all finishers!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Hot pancakes are even more enjoyable when theyre earned, and were cooking them up fresh for everyone on race day!
TIME LIMITS
3 hours, or a 13:45/mile minimum pace. (12 noon cutoff)
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Participants must be 16 years or older as of race-day to compete.
RESULTS
Will be posted on our race webpage within 24 hours
DIRECTIONS
Please review the directions on our race page [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/newyear-half#third-section-tab-2] before heading to the park. Flushing Meadows Corona Park is a HUGE park, it's easy to get lost!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please see our race pag [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/newyear-half]e for our cancellation policy, and here [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/refund-policy] for our race credit / refund policy
"The new year comes
To give you another opportunity,
Another hope.
But the new year will come and go.
So begin your self-transformation-play
Immediately!"
-Sri Chinmoy, _Founder_
ABOUT US:
From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Teams inauguration in 1977 by its founder, spiritual leader and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy [http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/sri_chinmoy].
Today, the SCMT organizes over 500 races a year in 20 countries across 5 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the worlds longest certified road race the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race [http://3100.srichinmoyraces.org] (yes, 3,100 miles, its not a typo). We love running and putting on races we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors. Read more >> [http://us.srichinmoyraces.org/marathon-team-history]
Races
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Half-Marathon
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Custom Race Shirt
Mon 1st January 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$64.60
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