Press Release - New York Road Runners - 4/21/20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

   New York Road Runners In-Person Race Events Canceled Through June 30

    Runners have the option to receive refunds for all races canceled 
                              due to COVID-19

New York, April 21, 2020 - Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) 
situation and in accordance with New York City’s newly updated restriction 
on public events through June 30, all New York Road Runners (NYRR) 
in-person events and programs in June have been canceled.  The new 
cancellations are in addition to the previously announced NYRR event 
cancellations through May 31, which now include the Global Running Day 5K 
on June 3, Queens 10K on June 7, New York Mini 10K on June 13, Front 
Runners New York LGBT Pride Run 5M on June 27, Achilles Hope & Possibility 
4M on June 28, and all accompanying Rising New York Road Runners youth 
events.  

During these difficult times we are all challenged with doing our part to 
help and pausing on the group activities we love so much is a major piece 
of that.  Since March 15, a total of 14 NYRR race events have been 
canceled.  Over this time NYRR has been working to find the best possible 
resolution for the running community.

All runners registered for canceled races during the COVID-19 outbreak will 
have the choice of an entry fee refund or other race resolution options. 
This exception to current NYRR race registration policy is being 
implemented to support the running community during these challenging 
times. NYRR will be connecting directly with runners impacted by canceled 
races regarding their specific resolution options.  Details on canceled 
race resolutions are available here.

In the days and weeks ahead, NYRR will continue to work closely with 
government officials regarding the ongoing status of scheduled in-person 
events and programs with the possibility of additional cancellations in the 
future. 

For the latest information on NYRR events, programs, and initiatives, 
please visit www.nyrr.org.

 
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