Rikers Island 5K Challenge Run

　"THE SAFEST STREETS IN NEW YORK CITY"

When: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 rain or shine.
Where: Rikers Island, East Elmhurst, NY Time: 10:00 A.M. Sharp!
Tank top guaranteed to the first 300 preregistered race participants.

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Certified Course # NY05015AM
Point to point. With the exception of the bridge and at the 3 mile mark, the streets are relatively flat and fast.

Course Record
Male - Trevor Murray, NY - 15:27 Female - Annmarie Housen, NY - 18:22

Awards
(No duplicate) Finishers medal to all race/walk participant.

Top 3 overall male/female finishers. Top 3 male/female race walkers. Top 3 male/female NYCDOC employee. Top 3 male/female finishers in each age group category: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus. Top 3 open teams. Perpetual award given to the top law enforcement team. Active and/or retired members only.
Free pee-wee run (After 5K run event) 5 and under (50 yards), 6-10 (100 yards)

Entry Fee
(non-refundable) $15.00 Postmarked before April 26, 2008 $20.00 Thereafter

Check-In
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008. We will be at the public parking lot on the right hand side just before the Rikers island bridge. (Please see directions section) Pre-registration packet pick-up from 7:30 am - 9:30 am. Post registration starts at 7:30 am - 9:45 am.

Tank top not guaranteed on race day. Any supply left will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Participants must be on time as race will start at 10:00 am sharp without any exception.

Rules
Absolutely no baby strollers, animals, roller-blades, skates or bikes in the racecourse.

Facilities
Only Port-O-Sans will be available at the race pre-registration packet pick up area and at the end of the race. So, please come dressed to run. Beverages and other foods will be served at the finish line area.

Special Bus Service
There will be bus transportation to all spectators from the starting point to the finish line area.  Note: It is extremely vital for all race participants and spectators to have their hand stamped before entering the Rikers Island compound.  During the award ceremony, bus service will commence taking the participants and spectators back to the starting point until the end of the event.

For more race information, please contact:
Iran Colon - Race director @ (757) 619-3285

Rikers Island 5K Challenge Run c/o Z-Team
3 Gladiolus Avenue Floral Park, NY 11001

Bus Directions

From Queens Boro Plaza: Take the Q-101 bus to Hazen St. Don't ride over the Rikers Island Bridge, as it is the last stop. We will be assembling before the bridge on Hazen St. itself.

Subway Directions

For general information call (718) 330-1234

From the Bronx and Manhattan: Take the # 4, 5, or 6 train (IRT lines) to 42nd St. & Grand Central Station. Transfer over to the # 7 train to Queens Boro Plaza. (Follow above bus directions)

From Queens and Brooklyn,: Take the R, G, or E train (IND lines) to Queens Plaza. Walk over to Queens Boro Plaza. (Follow above bus directions)

Car Directions

From the Long Island Expressway:
Take the Northern Parkway Westbound as it turns into the Grand Central Parkway, to Exit 5 "Marine Air Terminal" exit ramp. Proceed to the traffic light; make a right turn onto Ditmars Blvd. (82nd St.) Continue to the next second traffic light, make a right turn onto 81st St.  Follow road around to the next traffic light, make a right turn onto Hazen St. Use the public parking on the right hand side just before coming to the officers' security booth at the base of the bridge.

From the Bronx and Manhattan:
Take the Triboro Bridge to exit 5 "Marine Air Terminal and Astoria Blvd." Exit ramp. Stay on the left lane and proceed to the second traffic light (79th St.) Continue straight ahead to 82nd St. and Ditmars Blvd; make a left hand turn. Proceed to the third traffic light; make a right hand turn onto 81st St. (Follow above car directions)

From Brooklyn and Queens:
Take the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) Interstate 278 East to exit 39 "Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airport and Astoria Blvd East," exit ramp. Proceed to the second traffic light (79th St.) Continue straight ahead to 82nd St. and Ditmars Blvd; make a left hand turn. Proceed to the third traffic light; make a right hand turn onto 81st St. (Follow above car directions)

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