NSRF Central Park Comic Run 5K & 10K
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Central Park Comic Run 5K & 10K
This event is a costume themed road race in Central Park that routes through the park near the Naumburg Bandshell and the Bethesda Fountain area. Participants are invited to dress as superheroes or villains and may choose between two distances.
- 5K
- 10K
On-site amenities include a finisher medal, a comic tee, an informal bag check area, bathrooms within a few minutes' walk of the start and finish, and hydration at the finish line. High quality refreshments are provided by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water. A virtual participation option is available; virtual entrants have a window to log a time and may upload up to five photos, and event items begin shipping on the event start day.
Race logistics note that bibs can be picked up in person starting one hour before the event, or mailed for a $10 fee if registration occurs at least ten days in advance. Virtual bibs mail the Monday before the event. The 5K course is USATF certified. The common finish line is located across from Bethesda Fountain; packet pickup and staging occur near the Naumburg Bandshell accessed from East 72nd Street and 5th Avenue.
A portion of event proceeds benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Live online, email, and text results are provided along with same day finish line photos and video. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
