NYRR Al Gordon Brooklyn 4M
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NYRR Al Gordon Brooklyn 4M
NYRR Al Gordon Brooklyn 4M
This race is sold out. Join us on April 20 for the Run as One (4M) Presented by JPMorgan Chase.
Celebrate health and longevity at this four-mile race in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Namesake Al Gordon exemplified New York Road Runners' motto, Run for Life. A standout track runner in college, Gordon had an 80-year career in finance and was an NYRR board member and benefactor. He started running marathons in his 80s and exercised regularly until the end of his life in 2009—at age 107. Lace up in Gordon's honor!
Event hashtag: #AlGordon4M—use it in your tweets, Instagrams, and Facebook posts!
Live unofficial results are available during the race at liveresults.nyrr.org and in the NYRR app. Features include leaderboards, map tracking, and an individual runner search that can be shared on Facebook and Twitter. Tell your friends and family to follow your progress, and get unofficial results right after the race!
Why Race with New York Road Runners?
A portion of this event's proceeds supports NYRR’s mission to help and inspire people through running, and benefits NYRR’s youth and community programs.
Course Info
The course takes runners over slightly more than one loop of Prospect Park.
Mile 1: Start in the middle of the park on Center Drive and head east. Turn left on the park’s main loop drive and head north, ascending Brooklyn Hill.
Mile 2: Follow the road to the left (west) over flat and gently rolling terrain.
Mile 3: Continue west, then south down a long, gentle hill. Prospect Park Lake will be on your left, and the terrain is flat and to gently rolling.
Mile 4: With the lake still on your left, head west, then curve north. Turn left onto Center Drive to finish at your starting point.
Number Pickup & Registration
Numbers (which include your timing tag) and souvenir waist packs may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates:
- Sunday, February 3, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 4, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 5, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 6, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 7, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Friday, February 8, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, February 9, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, February 10, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 11, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 12, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 13, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 14, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Friday, February 15, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, February 16, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, February 17, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 18, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 19, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 20, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 21, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Friday, February 22, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Show the QR code from your race confirmation email or your My NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Please pick up during the week to avoid crowds on race day. Race-day lines may impact your ability to get to the start on time. Souvenirs are subject to availability; please note that souvenirs may not be available at race-day pickup.
On race day, pickup will be at Race-Day Central in the Nethermead near Center Drive in Prospect Park from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Bag check, located in the same place, will be open from 6:30 to 9:15 a.m. Please be sure to allow yourself enough time to get from Race-Day Central to the start.
If you're unable to pick up your race materials, a friend or family member can pick up for you; the person will need your QR code (printed or digitally). This policy is in effect only for our weekly races, and not for the TCS New York City Marathon.
Code of Conduct | Rules of Competition
Race Procedures | Age Policy | Run Clean
Awards
Awards will be available to the top three men and women overall, as well as in age and gender groups as explained in this article. A list of all award winners will be posted in the results for each race.
Award winners who wish to receive an award plaque should complete our online claim form.
Prize Money
| NYRR Member Prize Money for Men and Women (Determined by Gun Time) | |
|---|---|
| 1st | $500 |
| 2nd | $400 |
| 3rd | $300 |
| 4th | $200 |
| 5th | $100 |
| Time Bonus (Determined by Gun Time) | |
|---|---|
| Top three men under 19:30 | $100 |
| Top three women under 22:15 | $100 |
| Male winner who breaks Prospect Park event record (19:52, Jeffrey Rios, 2010) | $100 |
| Female winner who breaks Prospect Park event record (22:07, Buzunesh Deba, 2010) | $100 |
| NYRR Member Age-Group Prize Money for Men and Women (Determined by Net Time) | |
|---|---|
| 1st 40+ | $150 |
| 2nd 40+ | $100 |
| 3rd 40+ | $50 |
| 1st 50+ AG | $75 |
| 2nd 50+ AG | $50 |
| 3rd 50+ AG | $25 |
Follow The MTA's Weekender schedule to plan your race-day transportation.
If you bike to the race, please follow our bike parking guidelines.
All race information is subject to change.
DATE
Saturday, February 23, 2019 8:00am
LOCATION
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
DISTANCE
4 Miles
RACE TYPES
Both Men and Women
Marathon Qualifier
Prize Money
Scored
EVENT HASHTAG
#AlGordon4M
RACE STATUS
Sold Out
Sponsored By:
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