Event Description

MPC Wheels presents: The NYC Skate Marathon & New York 100K 2019 The only skate marathon in New York City. On-site registration opens at 5:00AM and closes at 6:45AM sharp. Event will start at 7:00AM even if you are standing at the registration table, so please plan accordingly! We strongly recommend that you register in advance.

Event details and schedule

EVENT INFORMATION:

Get ready for the best time of the year on skates. Sure, many of the best distance skaters in the world will be there for the most challenging Inline & Roller Skating Race in North America, but the NYC Skate Marathon is open to all, beginners to experts, 5 to 90, inline, quads and recreational skates alike. This event is for EVERYONE. Join the fun, take the challenge, meet skaters from all around the world, try something new or do it again – this event rocks! 

Beautiful Prospect Park in Brooklyn provides a wonderful traffic free route. 
Coming Back for 2019 are the Relay races.
***The NYC Roller Derby Marathon Challenge***
-What is it?
It is an exiting Quad Roller Derby Team Relay Race. 
-How does it work?
A minimum of at least 2 Quad skaters & maximum of 8 Quad skaters can take place on this exiting event. Each skater will skate for one lap on teams of 8 people, or at least one lap per skater on teams having less than 8 people. (teams with two people can choose to skate 3 and 5 laps per skater for example) then give the relay flag to their partner to complete another lap; for a combined team total of 8 laps or a Marathon (26.2 Miles 42 Kilometers) 
-Who can sign up for this event?
Anyone with Quad skates and a liking for Roller Derby!
-Can teams be co-ed?
Yes Co-ed teams are welcome. 
-Will my derby challenge team get a free event Hoodie?
YES. any team that enters before September 18 will receive a free event Hoddie per skater. PLEASE NOTE THAT TEAMS THAT REGISTER AFTER SEPTEMBER 20 WON'T GET THE FREE T-SHIRT
- Can quad teams compete on the 100K race?
Unfortunately not. We have a time limit of 4 hours to finish our races. We believe that this is not enough time to complete the 100K race in quad skates. So quads can only compete up to 42K individual or in teams. Thanks for understanding.
-Can we have more information on this event?
Sure we will update our website with all the information and any changes. for more info log on to:
www.skatemarathon.org

Coming Back for 2019
***The NYC 3 Hour Inline Challenge***
-What is it? 
It is an exiting inline Team Relay Race. 
-How does it work?
A minimum of at least 2 skaters & maximum of 6 skaters can take place on this exiting event. Each skater will skate for one lap on teams of 6 people, or at least one lap per skater on teams having less than 6 people. (teams with two people can choose to skate 3 and 5 laps per skater for example) then give the relay flag to their partner to complete another lap; for the most team laps. The team with the most laps wins!
-Who can sign up for this event? 
Anyone with Inline skates and a liking for adventure!
-Can teams be co-ed? 
Yes Co-ed teams are welcome. 
-Will my inline relay challenge team get a free event Hoodie? 
YES. any team that enters before September 18 will receive a free event Hoddie per skater. PLEASE NOTE THAT TEAMS THAT REGISTER AFTER SEPTEMBER 18 WON'T GET THE FREE HOODIE
-Can we have more information on this event?
Sure we will update our website with all the information and any changes. for more info log on to: 
www.skatemarathon.org

Please NOTE that there is 4 Hour time limit to complete the 100K race, due to this change, Pro Elite Men and Women and Pro master skaters that have completed this race in 3 hours or less are the only people that can register. (This is a new requirement in order for the event to secure a permit with the parks department. Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REGISTRATION COST INCREASES ON:

June 5, August 5, September 5 and On Tuesday SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 ONLINE REG. CLOSES! 
THERE WILL BE DAY OF THE EVENT REGISTRATION AT A MUCH HIGHER COST SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!

The registration cost schedule is as follows:

Rec/Fitness 5k:

Before May 1 - $20
Before June 1 - $25
Before August 1 - $30
Before September 1 - $35
Online By September 18 - $40
Race Day - $45

 5K Youth - 13 & Under 

Before May 1 - $20
Before June 1 - $25
Before August 1 - $30
Before September 1 - $35
Online By September 18 - $40
Race Day - $50

Rec/Fitness/Quad  21k:

Before May 1 - $35
Before June 1 - $40
Before August 1 - $45
Before September 1 - $50
Online By September 18 - $55
Race Day - $65

Rec/Fitness Quad 42k:

Before May 1 - $45
Before June 1 - $50
Before August 1 - $55
Before September 1 - $60
Online By September 18 - $65
Race Day - $70

Advanced/Speed 21k:

Before May 1 - $40
Before June 1 - $45
Before August 1 - $50
Before September 1 - $55
Online By September 18 - $60
Race Day - $75

Open 42k:

Before May 1 - $70
Before June 1 - $75
Before August 1 - $80
Before September 1 - $85
Online By September 18 - $90
Race Day - $115

Pro/Elite 100k & Master 35+:

Before May 1 - $90
Before June 1 - $95
Before August 1 - $100
Before September 1 - $105
Online By September 18 - $115
Race Day - $150

Roller Derby Challenge: Price per skater $30 Minimum 2 skaters

2 skater Teams - $30.00
3 Skater Teams - $60.00
4 Skater Teams - $90.00
5 Skater Teams - $120.00
6 Skater Teams - $150.00
7 Skater Teams - $180.00
8 Skater Teams - $210.00

3 Hour Relay Challenge: Price per skater $40 Minimum 2 skaters

REGISTER EARLY TO GET THE BIGGEST SAVINGS!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:  
On-site Registration & Check-in: 5:00-6:45am. Rain or Shine.
Schedule of events:
Saturday 5:00AM On site registration & Packet pick up opens
Saturday 6:45AM Registration Closes
Saturday 7:00AM Start for all racers at once!

START AREA:  

Start Finish Line - 

108 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225

https://goo.gl/maps/kTMUUFTeMMx

DISTANCES & CATEGORIES:

•42K Marathon: Fitness/Rec. - Advanced - Open/Pro
•100K World Championships: Pro/Elite - Pro/Masters 35-45  Pro/Veteran 45 +
•21K half marathon: Fun-Fitness-Rec. - Speed/Advaced
•5K Youth skate: Fun/Fitness/Rec/Advanced - (skaters 12 & under)

Fun-Fitness categories are for “regular”- K2 or Rollerblade- type skates only (Soft boot Higher than the ankle,3-4 wheel skates).
Sport, Pro/Elite, and Elite Youth categories are for all speed skates (all 5-wheelers, racing quads, other racing skates). 
AGE DIVISIONS (Not the same for all distances):
5K Rec/Advanced Youth - 12 and under ONLY, NO AGE BREAKDOWN ON THIS DISTANCE.
5K Fun Skate Recreational Skates Only (Ages 13+) - 13-17; 18-34; 35-49; 50+
21K Rec/Advanced - 12&under; 13-17; 18-34; 35-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
42K Rec/Advanced - 12&under; 13-17; 18-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
42K Open/Pro Age Groups - Junior Open: 17 & under; Senior Open: 18-34; Master Open: 35-44; Veteran Open: 45+
100K Pro/Elite only - Open, any age; Pro/Maters: 35 - 45; Pro/Veterans, 45+ 
42K Team Relay - Open, any age, co-ed teams allowed

PRIZES: 

•Hundreds of Merchandise Prizes Raffled for free among all participants.

-Medals for age group winners.

-Finisher medals for all finishers.