Friday, July 16th, 2010

It’s time for a couple of great races taking place on the Upper West Side!  First, come out to Central Park for Saturday’s race benefiting a worthy local cause, the Central Park Conservancy.  The Conservancy’s Run for Central Park is a 4-mile run/walk for all ages and fitness levels with eco-friendly awards, flowers planted in the park for each winner, and proceeds benefiting the Central Park Conservancy, which maintains and improves the park.

Next, athletes head over to Riverside Park bright and early for a big race… the 10th Annual Nautica New York City Triathlon!  The race, consisting of a 1500m swim in the Hudson River, a 40K bike ride along the Hudson up to the Bronx and back, and a 10K run starting in Riverside Park and ending in Central Park.  Check out the full course description here, the schedule of events here, or general race information here.  If you are a supporter, find your favorite spot from which to cheer athletes, hang out in Central Park to see the Iams Doggy Dash, a 5-mile race with man’s best friend, or even hit the park tonight to cheer on the scantily-clad in the Jamaica Underwear Run.  If you are a competitor, get some rest this weekend, and good luck!

Central Park Conservancy Run for Central Park
Saturday, July 17th, 2010, 9:00 am, $15-$40
Starts on East Drive near 68th, ends mid-park on the 72nd Street Transverse

10th Annual Nautica New York City Triathlon
Sunday, July 18th, 2010, 5:50 am, registration closed
Starts in the Hudson River at 99th, ends in Central Park, mid-park on the 72nd Street Transverse

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