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Date
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Event
Details
The sound of planes taking off and landing at nearby LaGuardia Airport
are the signature sound you'll hear along the course of the Queens leg
of the New York Road Runners Half-Marathon Grand Prix, as the race
course takes runners within shouting distance of the airport from its
starting line at MacNeil Park at College Point, the nub of land that
juts out into New York's Long Island Sound. The fourth of five races in
the Grand Prix, the Queens half marathon also offers numerous sights
along the way for runners, including Frank Golden Memorial Park and
Francis Lewis Park, as well as plenty of views of the sound and the
bridges that lead over into the Bronx.
From the start at MacNeil Park (at Poppenhusen Avenue near 119th
Street), this fast, flat out-and-back course takes participants
southward through the neighborhoods of the College Point district and
then eastward into the Whitestone and Beechhurst areas, zigging and
zagging through neighborhoods winding its way back to the park through
New York's largest and most diverse borough for the finish.
Race participants are limited to three hours on the course, after which
time medical stations and refreshments will no longer be available. The
race starts at 7:00 AM.
Race
Weather & Climate
Though New York weather conditions can still be warm this time of year,
typically the early days of fall bring milder, more pleasant weather to
the city. September temperatures in Queens average between 75°F
and 60°F, while rainfall averages about 3.5 inches for the
month.
Fees
$25 if registered before September 8
$30 between Sept. 9 - Sept. 22
$35 on the day of the race
Registration
To register for the 2008 New York Road Runners Half Marathon Grand
Prix (any race), register online here.
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