The Best Races - New York
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Event Information
The Memorial Day Freedom Run is a running event scheduled for Memorial Day. It takes place in Central Park, New York. The event is described as a smaller, private group run with a limited number of participants per wave.
Race Distances
Participants can register for several distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 mile (Half-Marathon)
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
A virtual run option is also available.
Registration and Details
Registration fees vary by distance. All paces and ages are welcome, and participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. The run does not use timing chips; participants may track their own time using an app and submit it online, or ask coordinators for help.
Participants receive a swag bag including a running t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a finisher's towel or giveaway. The t-shirt is shipped to the participant's address. Race bibs are provided on the day of the event.
The event features multiple wave starts on a first-come, first-served basis. Late runners can start upon arrival within a three-hour window after the first wave. The event is organized by The Best Races and lists sponsors including GATORADE. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
