NYRR Retro 4-Miler + 1-Mile Health Walk

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On race day, number pickup will be available at Race-Day Central (located at the Bandshell in Central Park) from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for the 4-mile race and from 6:30a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the walk.

Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account. 

4-Mile Run Course

The race will start on East Drive near East 69th Street heading north on East Drive. Runners will make a left on the 102nd Street Cross Drive and then another left onto West Drive heading south. The race will finish as runners take a left off of West Drive onto the 72nd Street Transverse.

1-Mile Walk Course

The walk will start on West Drive near West 68th Street. Walkers will head south down and around onto East Drive. Walkers will head then north on East Drive towards the finish line near East 68th Street.

We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA on WhatsApp.

On race day, bag check will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located at Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park).

Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed.

NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.

The following race-day amenities will be provided and are subject to availability.

Pre-Race

• Water (Center Drive, near the Bandshell)

Course

• 3 Fluid Stations, only water (East 84th St, 102nd St Transverse, and West 84th St)

Post-Finish

• Water
• Apples
• Bagels

For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

Live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR App during the event.

Due to system updates, Retro participants picking up their bib on race day will not appear in tracking in the NYRR app right away, but should appear in the app by race finish.

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.

No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.

NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.

To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.

If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a NYRR event, please follow the process explained here. To request to register a support runner, the runner must fill out the following form. All requests must be placed by runners at least two weeks prior to the event.

This Member-Only Standby List is full.

The Member-Only Standby List is a perk for NYRR members who are willing to participate in an NYRR race if entries become available after registration has closed. These individuals will be invited to register for the race on a first-come, first-served basis.

Active NYRR Members can read about the Member-Only Standby List here.

We at New York Road Runners believe running should be accessible to everyone. To help, we created NYRR Race Free to provide race fee assistance to those who qualify financially.

In 2024, we offered 1,000+ program slots and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including for the TCS New York City Marathon. Race Free applications that met the eligibility criteria were pooled based on previous participation and selected by borough or zip code until all slots were filled.

Check out the Race Free page this summer for updates on the 2026 application period. (Please note runners apply in 2025 for races in the calendar year of 2026.)

• Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
• If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please reach out to our Runner Services team for assistance. Please be sure to include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.
• This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.

Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates:

• Sunday, March 30, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• Monday, March 31, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 1, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 2, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 3, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Friday, April 4, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, April 5, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 
• Sunday, April 6, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Monday, April 7, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 8, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 9, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 10, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 11, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines. 

All participants will receive a New Balance Short Sleeve Shirt at number pickup. Your shirt size may not be available at the time of bib pickup.

On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located at the Bandshell in Central Park).

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.