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In the NYRR email received the following link:
Spring and Summer 2020 Race Cancellations
UPDATED APRIL 21, 2020
Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and in coordination with government officials, all in-person NYRR events, group training, and community programming are canceled through June 30. The NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub will remain closed through May 17.
The period includes the following race cancellations:
All Rising New York Road Runners free youth events, jamborees, and races are canceled through June 30 as well.
Please see answers to frequently asked questions below:
How will I be contacted about choosing my resolution option for canceled races?
Thank you for your patience as we work through the complicated process of determining runner resolutions in this unprecedented situation. We are working to make thoughtful and measured decisions and communicate as quickly as possible in this rapidly evolving environment. We’re planning to email all runners who have registered for any canceled races (excluding the NYC Half and Brooklyn Half) by Friday, May 1, with detailed instructions about resolution options and the timeline and process for claiming them.
What are my resolution options for races I’ve entered that are now canceled?
Runners who registered for any canceled races (excluding the NYC Half, Brooklyn Half, and Queens 10K) will be able to choose one of the following three resolution options for each canceled race:
· TCS New York City Marathon 9+1 qualifier credit
· Complimentary entry to a future NYRR race (list of available races TBA)
· Entry fee refund
We’re planning to email all runners who have registered for any canceled races (excluding the NYC Half, Brooklyn Half, and Queens 10K) by Friday, May 1 with detailed instructions about resolution options and the timeline and process for claiming them.
Runners who registered for the Queens 10K will be able to choose one of the following two resolution options:
· TCS New York City Marathon 9+1 qualifier credit and United Airlines NYC Half 4 Out of 6 credit and guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2021 Queens 10K
· Entry fee refund
What is the status of this year’s 9+1 qualifier program for guaranteed entry into 2021 TCS New York City Marathon?
The 9+1 qualifier program will continue this year, with NYRR members able to earn race credit in two ways:
1. Complete scored, qualifying races in 2020
2. Have an existing registration for qualifying races that are canceled and choose the TCS New York City Marathon 9+1 qualifier credit option as their race cancellation resolution. Runners who registered for races that have been canceled will be sent an email by May 1 with detailed instructions about resolution options and the timeline and process for claiming them.
To date, 14 NYRR races in 2020 have been canceled: United Airlines NYC Half, UAE Healthy Kidney 10K, Boomer’s Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe 4M, SHAPE & Health Women’s Half Marathon and 5.8M, Run as One 4M, Newport Fiesta 5K, Japan Run 4M, Popular Brooklyn Half, Italy Run 5M, Global Running Day 5K, Queens 10K, New York Mini 10K, Front Runners New York LGBT Pride Run 5M, and Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M.
Anyone currently registered to volunteer at a 9+1 qualifier event that is canceled will receive a +1 volunteer credit.
What is the status of this year’s 4 Out of 6 qualifier program for guaranteed entry into the 2021 United Airlines NYC Half?
The 4 Out of 6 qualifier program will continue this year, with runners able to earn race credit in two ways:
1. Complete four of the qualifying races in 2020.
2. Have an existing registration for qualifying races that are canceled and having chosen the resolution option that included the United Airlines NYC Half qualifier credit.
United Airlines NYC Half runner resolution selection emails were sent March 12; Popular Brooklyn Half runner resolution selection emails were sent April 17. Queens 10K runner resolution selection emails will be sent by May 1. Please note that runners who were registered for the canceled 2020 United Airlines NYC Half and selected the 2021 United Airlines Half guaranteed, non-complimentary entry resolution option are not required to fulfill the 4 Out of 6 obligation.
Will I receive guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2021 Brooklyn Half if I registered to volunteer for the 2020 Brooklyn Half?
Yes. All NYRR members who registered to volunteer for the 2020 Popular Brooklyn Half will receive guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2021 Brooklyn Half.
We treat the cancellation of our events very seriously, as we know you do as well, and will continue to communicate as quickly as possible in this rapidly evolving environment. We are also focused on how these cancellations impact the NYRR Club Points series, distribution of participant shirts and medals, and other related issues, and are working through these resolutions in as thoughtful and measured a way as possible. In the days and weeks ahead, NYRR will continue to work closely with government officials regarding the ongoing status of scheduled in-person events and programs, with the possibility of additional cancellations in the future.
The latest updates on NYRR events, group training, and community programming can be found at nyrr.org.
Spring and Summer 2020 Race Cancellations
UPDATED APRIL 21, 2020
Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and in coordination with government officials, all in-person NYRR events, group training, and community programming are canceled through June 30. The NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub will remain closed through May 17.
The period includes the following race cancellations:
- UAE Healthy Kidney 10K on March 28
- Boomer’s Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe 4M and Walk Brought to You by United Healthcare on April 5
- SHAPE + Health Women’s Half Marathon and 5.8M on April 19
- Run as One 4M & Health Walk presented by JPMorgan Chase on April 26
- Newport Fiesta 5K on May 2
- Japan Run 4M on May 10
- Popular Brooklyn Half on May 16
- Italy Run 5M on May 31
- NYRR Global Running Day 5K on June 3
- NYRR Queens 10K on June 7
- NYRR New York Mini 10K on June 13
- Front Runners New York LGBT Pride Run on June 27
- Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M on June 28
All Rising New York Road Runners free youth events, jamborees, and races are canceled through June 30 as well.
Please see answers to frequently asked questions below:
How will I be contacted about choosing my resolution option for canceled races?
Thank you for your patience as we work through the complicated process of determining runner resolutions in this unprecedented situation. We are working to make thoughtful and measured decisions and communicate as quickly as possible in this rapidly evolving environment. We’re planning to email all runners who have registered for any canceled races (excluding the NYC Half and Brooklyn Half) by Friday, May 1, with detailed instructions about resolution options and the timeline and process for claiming them.
What are my resolution options for races I’ve entered that are now canceled?
Runners who registered for any canceled races (excluding the NYC Half, Brooklyn Half, and Queens 10K) will be able to choose one of the following three resolution options for each canceled race:
· TCS New York City Marathon 9+1 qualifier credit
· Complimentary entry to a future NYRR race (list of available races TBA)
· Entry fee refund
We’re planning to email all runners who have registered for any canceled races (excluding the NYC Half, Brooklyn Half, and Queens 10K) by Friday, May 1 with detailed instructions about resolution options and the timeline and process for claiming them.
Runners who registered for the Queens 10K will be able to choose one of the following two resolution options:
· TCS New York City Marathon 9+1 qualifier credit and United Airlines NYC Half 4 Out of 6 credit and guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2021 Queens 10K
· Entry fee refund
What is the status of this year’s 9+1 qualifier program for guaranteed entry into 2021 TCS New York City Marathon?
The 9+1 qualifier program will continue this year, with NYRR members able to earn race credit in two ways:
1. Complete scored, qualifying races in 2020
2. Have an existing registration for qualifying races that are canceled and choose the TCS New York City Marathon 9+1 qualifier credit option as their race cancellation resolution. Runners who registered for races that have been canceled will be sent an email by May 1 with detailed instructions about resolution options and the timeline and process for claiming them.
To date, 14 NYRR races in 2020 have been canceled: United Airlines NYC Half, UAE Healthy Kidney 10K, Boomer’s Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe 4M, SHAPE & Health Women’s Half Marathon and 5.8M, Run as One 4M, Newport Fiesta 5K, Japan Run 4M, Popular Brooklyn Half, Italy Run 5M, Global Running Day 5K, Queens 10K, New York Mini 10K, Front Runners New York LGBT Pride Run 5M, and Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M.
Anyone currently registered to volunteer at a 9+1 qualifier event that is canceled will receive a +1 volunteer credit.
What is the status of this year’s 4 Out of 6 qualifier program for guaranteed entry into the 2021 United Airlines NYC Half?
The 4 Out of 6 qualifier program will continue this year, with runners able to earn race credit in two ways:
1. Complete four of the qualifying races in 2020.
2. Have an existing registration for qualifying races that are canceled and having chosen the resolution option that included the United Airlines NYC Half qualifier credit.
United Airlines NYC Half runner resolution selection emails were sent March 12; Popular Brooklyn Half runner resolution selection emails were sent April 17. Queens 10K runner resolution selection emails will be sent by May 1. Please note that runners who were registered for the canceled 2020 United Airlines NYC Half and selected the 2021 United Airlines Half guaranteed, non-complimentary entry resolution option are not required to fulfill the 4 Out of 6 obligation.
Will I receive guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2021 Brooklyn Half if I registered to volunteer for the 2020 Brooklyn Half?
Yes. All NYRR members who registered to volunteer for the 2020 Popular Brooklyn Half will receive guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2021 Brooklyn Half.
We treat the cancellation of our events very seriously, as we know you do as well, and will continue to communicate as quickly as possible in this rapidly evolving environment. We are also focused on how these cancellations impact the NYRR Club Points series, distribution of participant shirts and medals, and other related issues, and are working through these resolutions in as thoughtful and measured a way as possible. In the days and weeks ahead, NYRR will continue to work closely with government officials regarding the ongoing status of scheduled in-person events and programs, with the possibility of additional cancellations in the future.
The latest updates on NYRR events, group training, and community programming can be found at nyrr.org.
