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7th Annual
USATF Certified 5K & 10K Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 9 a.m. (rain or shine)
PS 17 playground, North 4th between Roebling St. and Driggs Ave., Brooklyn
Pre-Race Packet pick up: Friday, May 3, 2 p.m.–7 p.m.
Dime Williamsburg Branch - Community Room
281 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(J train to Marcy Ave. Station)
*The runner/walker in Star Wars attire voted best dressed will receive an award!
Make a Donation Here
The McCarren 5K & 10K was originally launched in Greenpoint/Williamsburg in 2012 as a 5K race/walk. It swiftly captured the hearts and feet of local runners and walkers including powerhouse running club, North Brooklyn Runners (NBR) with its rockin' route that goes to the water's edge and through new and old neighborhood charms. The heart part is this run/walk also supports a great local cause: supplemental summer camp for local community youth! For 2019, a 10K loop has been added due to popular request.
YOUR PARTICIPATION ENABLES A FUN AND ENRICHING SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR OUR LOCAL YOUTH! Day trips to museums, plays, state parks and other fun and engaging activities by local youth majority from low/moderate income households.
QUESTIONS
Call 718-388-5454 ext 157 or 167 for assistance or more information.
FEES
Race day registration (if available) will be near the start/finish area. Cash or credit, no checks, please.
5K Run/Walk
Through Midnight March 9: $35
Through Midnight April 27: $40
Until online registration closes: $45
Race day (if available): $50
10K Run/Walk
Through Midnight March 9: $40
Through Midnight April 27: $45
Until online registration closes: $50
Race day (if available): $60
5K Walk ONLY - Untimed event - no age group awards
$25 for Individual Adult/Youth Walkers
$45 for Family/Group (2 to 4 Walkers)
JR. JEDI DECATHLON
FREE: Lightsaber Limbo • Zumba with Rey and Finn • Dunk Darth Vader • Jedi Training Obstacle Course • Kessel Run • Gravity Games • Death Star Bean Bag Attack • Yoda Yoga
Fees may apply for these activities: Chewbacca Cafe • Jabba’s Arts and Crafts Hut • Face Painting by Queen Amidala
THE COURSE-BROOKLYN’S MOST NEIGHBORLY 5K & 10K
USATF Certified Courses
5K: One-loop (Two loops for 10K race), 3.1 miles, electronically timed, diverse and certified course takes you on a tour of North Brooklyn’s hippest and old school streets before returning to the finish for a post-race refuel and awards. Scroll below to view race details.
A RACE FOR EVERYONE
Participating runners' skill levels range from professional athlete to the fair weather and capricious exercisers. So you can run to beat the clock or slow stride it to the finish line. The McCarren 5K & 10K has a speed for all abilities. It's a family fun run, and many families run in their own pack. And because the proceeds go to fund local education services, it's a win-win for everyone!
TIME LIMIT
The official time limit for runners is 1 hour for the 5K and 2 hours for the 10K. Walkers will not be timed.
5K & 10K AWARDS (Timed events only!)
The runner/walker in Star Wars attire voted best dressed will receive an award!
Top Three Male & Female Runners Overall
5K Age Group Top 3 M/F: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
10K Age Group Top 3 M/F: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
The awards ceremony will begin no later than 10:15 a.m.
PACKET PICKUP - RUNNERS & WALKERS ONLY (not for Jr.Jedi)
Day of the event: Race Packet Pick up Station beginning at 8AM - 9AM
Pre-race packet pickup: Location below on Friday, May 3rd beginning 2PM - 7PM
Dime Williamsburg Branch - Community Room
281 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(J train to Marcy Ave. Station)
All registrants will receive email notification on race packet pick up location.
AMENITIES
A great Tech t-shirt will be the giveaway for this race and our usual post-race spread will greet you at the finish line. Bag check and toilets will be provided. Water will be available on the course.
JR. JEDI DECATHLON
FREE: Lightsaber Limbo • Zumba with Rey and Finn • Dunk Darth Vader • Jedi Training Obstacle Course • Kessel Run • Gravity Games • Death Star Bean Bag Attack • Yoda Yoga
Fees may apply for these activities: Chewbacca Cafe • Jabba’s Arts and Crafts Hut • Face Painting by Queen Amidala
DIRECTIONS
Please check MTA Trip Planner for up-to-date and detailed mass transit directions, and Google Maps for driving directions.
Due to the L-Train reconstruction and service shut down on weekends, driving, cycling, MTA bus or cab service are best options.
Street parking is limited.
RESULTS & PHOTOS
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