NSRF Woolly Mammoth
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NSRF Woolly Mammoth 5K & 10K - Veterans Pier
The NSRF Woolly Mammoth is a run/walk event held on January 2, 2027 at Veterans Pier in Brooklyn. It is the first stop of the NYC Parks Winter Series and offers in-person and virtual participation options.
Distances
- 5K one loop out and back along the shore.
- 10K two loops out and back along the shore; includes a course cutoff of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
The course begins by running south with a U-turn at the posted 5K U-turn sign. Wheelchair participants are welcome, though several tight 180-degree turns may make this course less suited for wheelchair racing.
On-site amenities include an informal bag check area, bathrooms a few minutes' walk from start and finish, hydration at the finish line, and refreshments provided by local sponsors. Finishers receive a Woolly Mammoth tee and a finisher medal. Bibs can be mailed for a $10 fee if registration is completed at least 10 days in advance; in-person bib pickup is also available.
Parking is limited on Bay Ridge Avenue and Shore Road; public transportation is encouraged. Online age-group recognition is awarded to top finishers overall and in the following brackets: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, and 90+. One hundred percent of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that supports athletic and charitable events and athlete development.
Virtual participants have from the first day of the event and a full week to submit times and up to five photos. Accepted tracking methods include track laps, treadmill, map-based apps, certified courses, and activity apps. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
