Event Description
Abandoned cemeteries, mass graves, decommissioned military buildings, what better way to spend your Halloween? Governors Island has a long and secretive history as a military base in the New York Harbor. Don’t believe us? Come see for yourself! Ferries run all day long so you can explore the island after you’re race. Just don’t miss the last boat back, or we’ll be telling your story next year...
Please be aware that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all aspects of this race are extremely subject to change.
Event details and schedule
COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed many things about our events. Prior to the race you will receive details on exact procedures for this event. The following are some of the procedures you will likely have to follow:
- No guests are allowed; only registered participants will be allowed to enter the race site.
- In order to enter, your bib must be pinned on. You must wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth or a face covering during the event; the mask must also be worn while running when you are unable to maintain social distancing.
- Upon entry to the race site, a medical professional will take and record your temperature.
- To avoid crowding, you will need to show up and race within a narrow window determined a few days before the event.
- You must show up on time for your designated wave.
- You must leave immediately after completing your race.
- Running in a group of two or more is not permitted.
- If you have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 or tested positive in the fourteen (14) days prior to the event, you may not attend the event.
- If you test positive within the fourteen days following the event, you must email theteam@nycruns.com so that we may notify staff and participants as necessary.
COURSE
A whirlwind tour of Governors with amazing views! The 5K is one loop of the course.
WAVE STARTS
We will start the race in multiple socially distant waves, beginning as early as 7 AM and ending at noon. Your wave will be pre-determined and may not be changed. We cannot advise you of exact wave time until the week of the race. Please arrive no more than 30 minutes prior to your wave to avoid crowding on the race site.
AMENITIES
Bag check will be provided. To reduce interaction with staff, we encourage you to avoid checking a bag. If you plan on checking a bag, you must use the single clear bag provided by NYCRUNS. You may not put another full bag/backpack/briefcase inside the clear bag. All items must fit inside the clear bag. NYCRUNS reserves the right to search your bag at any time.
Toilets will be provided and cleaned throughout the event.
While we encourage you to bring your own hydration, water will be available on the course and at the finish. Due to COVID-19, we will forgo bagels, spreads and fresh fruit but we will have post-run snacks at the finish line.
The giveaway for this race will be a tech shirt*. Free finish line photos and video will be available on your results page within a week of the race.
* In order to cut down on waste, we try not to overorder and sizes are not guaranteed. We recommend you register as early as possible to ensure you get your size mailed to you.
BIB & SHIRT PICKUP
Due to security restrictions, you must have your bib in advance of race day. There will be no race day pickup whatsoever.
There will be no pre-race or race day pickup for this event. Bib mailing is the only way to get your bib for this race and is included in the cost of registration. You must have your bib in hand to enter the race site.
Please make sure the shipping address provided at the time of registration will be valid when bibs are shipped, 2-4 weeks before the race.
Early registrants may have their shirts mailed as well. If we do not have your size in time to mail it before the race, it will be available to pick up after your run.
COST
See chart below. NYCRUNS members receive a 10% discount, race deferral rights, and other perks. There is no race day registration. Register early to make things easier for us and cheaper for you!
| Through 8/31 | $40 | |
| Through 9/28 | $45 | |
| Through 10/19 | $50 | |
| Until online registration closes | $60 | |
RESULTS, AWARDS, FINISH LINE PHOTOS & VIDEO
Results will be emailed (often during the race) and the full results will be posted on our results page after the race. Finish line photos and video will also be available on the results page several days after the event.
Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall in each race. Age group awards in the 5K will be awarded to the top three in each the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.
Our awards policies are available here.
VOLUNTEER
Due to COVID-19 we are not accepting volunteers for this race. Please check our Volunteer Page to see available shifts for other events. Volunteering at any of these upcoming events will earn you $50 in NYCRUNS race credit! Or in lieu of credit for yourself, you can have us donate $25 to a cause partner of your choice. What's this all about, anyway? Learn more about the volunteer program here.
DIRECTIONS
There's only one way to get to the island - the Governors Island ferry, and your ferry ride is included in your race registration. You must arrive at the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South St. no later than 7:30 AM to check in and you must have your race bib. The 4,5, R, and 1 trains are closest to the ferry terminal. Please note, the ferry is only for registered runners and paid spectators with visible race bibs. Information regarding public access to Governors Island is available here.
Please check MTA Trip Planner for up to date and detailed mass transit directions and Google Maps for driving directions.
POLICIES
The standard no-refunds, no-deferrals, no-transfers policy applies, unless you are signed up for the NYCRUNS Membership Program. NYCRUNS members receive a 10% discount, race deferral rights, and other perks. Strollers or dogs are not allowed in NYCRUNS races and you may be disqualified if earbuds or headphones hinder your awareness. You must remain on pace to finish within the time limit in order to receive course support and an official finish time. Please familiarize yourself with our complete policies and rules of competition.
As per the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017, any adult interacting with amateur athletes, defined as a child or minor under the age of 18 that participates in youth running programs or any events hosted or operated by NYCRUNS, has a duty to report a reasonable suspicion of sexual misconduct such as child sex abuse, non-consensual sexual conduct, sexual harassment or intimate relationships involving an imbalance of power within a 24- hour period to local law enforcement by calling the New York State Central Register at 800-635-1522. Participants found to be listed on a sex offender registry, convicted of a sex crime, or caught having, creating, or distributing child pornography will be immediately barred from all NYCRUNS events.
