(former Planet NYC)

Saturday, September 14, 2024

“This event celebrates and supports what makes New York City great, YOU! The many ways in which you…. are you, the intersectionality of You, the sustainable ways YOU support the planet and empower others to be themselves.

The B You NYC theme is our way of engaging our community in a way that New Yorkers already love to show up and show out……in running shoes.

This is of course an event put on by B Local NYC that aligns with the values of B Corporations and like-minded companies. Engage with a community that’s passionate about running better businesses for Mother Nature and the communities that support her.

And now, running better fitness events as well.”

Unisphere & Ave. of Africa
Corona Park, Flushing, N.Y.

Take the 7 TRAIN to Willes Point/Mets + walk 15 minutes click here for map.   Or take the M or R TRAIN   to Willits Point
Station + walk 30 minutes.  Check the MTA planner for train schedule.  In google maps search for The Unisphere.

A masterful course created to take advantage of as much of the long tree lined promenades in this beautiful and historic park.  There is no place better for a footrace that brings together the international community that represents Queens and those coming from afar for the annual United Nations convening.  Imagine, you start at the Kennedy Circle, in front of the Fountain of the Continents and the famous Unisphere, race down the Avenue of Africa, across the United Nations Avenue, onto the Avenue of Asia and then the Path of Peace and onto the Meadow Lake Bridge that give you a breathtaking view of NYC.  You pass the manicured lawns on Ederle Circle and onto the promenade, pass by the worn cricket fields teaming with players from near and afar, back over the bridge.  Finally, you’ll run onto the tree lined Avenue of the Americas and Path of Commerce, passing the fountain of the planets and turn onto Herbert Hoover Promenade where you’ll see soccer teams of all ages and from everywhere ferociously competing in their morning matches. You cross in front of the glorious symbol of strength and hope, the Rocket Thrower, where you’ll need to flex, because you are not going home without a picture with this in the background.  Imagine all of this and runners from all of the world in the most diverse community in the country.  The half marathon is four loops of this on a 3.27 mile course. The 10K is two loops of this on a 3.1 mile course. The 5K is one loop on a 3.1 mile course.  Three support stations to keep you energized and refreshed are placed at every mile and there are portable and public restrooms at multiple locations. Join us and everyone else to make this happen!!!

RESULTS and SPLITS PER LOOP are posted LIVE!

The splits are uploaded live allowing your friends at home or at the finish to track your time per loop.

We take video and pictures every time you complete a loop.  Images of you crossing the finish line will be posted shortly after the race at the same link.

Yes!   The start is chip timed= your time will start the moment you go over the mat.

* Free pictures and video available on results page.  LIVE timing.

* High quality technical shirt.

*  Finisher commemorative medal.  Personalized medal if requested.

* Commemorative bib

* Large acrylic awards trophies for Top 3 male/female overall winners.

* Award Medals for top three male/female in each age group

* Baggage check-in and toilets will be provided. We cannot be responsible for valuables!

* Water stations every  1.5 miles: gels, sports drink.

ENVIRONMENTAL awards will be given to the top male and female runners who finish overall in each distance.   Age group ENVIRONMENTAL awards  will be awarded to the top three in each of the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.  Our awards ceremony banner is customized to every race.

There will only be packet pick up for this event on race day.    You will need picture I.D. to pick up your bib.

You MUST wear your BIB on your front torso=stomach to assure that you get timed.

You must be able to complete the half marathon in 3 hours or less.

Race numbers are required to participate – no bandits please.

All participants must sign both the USA Track & Field waiver and the City Tri Runs waiver form.

You must be at least 10 years old to participate.

You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge.

You must show photo ID to receive your race number and timing tag.

Bikes, dogs, in-line skates, skateboards or dogs will not be allowed on the course.

If you attempt to sell your race number, you may be banned from future racing.

Sorry we do not provide refunds of any kind.

Transfers:

Up to 4 weeks prior to the event:  Participants will be eligible to transfer their race entry, to another event in our calendar.   Participants will receive a 50% credit of their current year’s entry fee to be applied to any CITYTRI race.   You must choose the race you want to transfer to in advance.   To redeem your credit please email alejandrareagan[at]hotmail.com.

Within 4 weeks to the event:  Participants will pay a $25. transfer fee to receive the credit to another event.

Registration Category Changes (Race Distance Changes):

Participants will be eligible to change their race category (change between race distances) up until 14 days before race day, through the MyEvents portal. After this date, runners will need to email to make an entry update.

Purchase Event Protection:

Booking Protect is offered through the ACTIVE Network, and provides insurance to runners so that they can get their entry fees back if they can’t participate in running events for covered reasons. The product, called Booking Protect, is located in the registration path on Active and can be purchased on the Check-Out page. All claims and refunds will go through Booking Protect.

Event Cancellation:

There is NO rain date, We Go Rain or Shine. In case of inclement weather, management reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns. In any case there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complimentary race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go forth with the race is based on the overall event safety.