FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York Road Runners' Statement On The Cancellation Of The NYC Half
New York, March 10, 2020 - At New York Road Runners, the welfare of our
running community is always our top priority. Due to the rapidly
developing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the NYC Half, scheduled for
Sunday, March 15, and the accompanying Rising New York Road Runners youth
event, have been canceled. We appreciate the support of New York City
officials through this complicated decision-making process.
We know this is a challenging time for everyone, and the cancellation of
the NYC Half is disappointing news to many, but the resources necessary to
organize an event with 25,000 runners on the streets of Brooklyn and
Manhattan have become strained during this difficult period. Over the past
week the NYRR team worked hard to adjust plans, implementing modifications
and accommodations to alleviate crowding and facilitate social distancing.
Unfortunately, it has become clear that we will be unable to proceed in the
manner that our runners have come to expect at NYRR events, where the
safety and security of our runners, volunteers, staff, partners, and
spectators are our main concern.
Due to the scale of the race during this unprecedented time, runners who
registered directly with NYRR will be contacted in the next few days with
the option to select either a full refund of their entry fee or guaranteed
non-complimentary entry to the 2021 NYC Half next March (exact date TBD).
Runners who gained entry through a charity or tour operator should reach
out directly to that organization for the options available to them.
For the latest updates from NYRR on race events, group training, community
programing, and NYRR RUNCENTER classes and special events, visit nyrr.org.
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