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New York Harbor Oyster Classic 5K
June 5, 2022
9AM Start
New York Harbor - Governor's Island
Governors Island is accessible by boat only - Directions below.
ABOUT RACE DAY
FERRY
The ferry will depart the Governors Island Ferry Terminal/Battery Maritime Building, 10 South Street, NY, NY (adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal) at 8 a.m. sharp. Runners MUST be on this ferry.
The ferry operates between the Battery Maritime Building (BMB) in Lower Manhattan and Soissons Dock on Governors Island. The trip is approximately 8 minutes in duration.
GETTING TO THE BMB
Subway: 1 Train to South Ferry, the R train to Whitehall/South Ferry, or the 4 or 5 train to Bowling Green.
Bus: Service to Lower Manhattan includes: M5, M20, M15, BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4.
Click Here for directions to the ferry from your location.
BOARDING
Runners will need their Oyster Classic bib to board, and all spectators will need their NYHOC '22 bracelets. The race will start at 9 a.m.
GETTING OFF THE FERRY
On the island, just off the ferry, you'll find directions to the NY Harbor School, and the start/finish line. Bag check* and toilets will be available in the same area.
The New York Oyster Classic 5K is rain or shine and we are unable to offer registration refunds.
*Please note we are not responsible for lost or stolen valuables.
AMENITIES
Water tables with cups will be available at the start and the finish areas. Bring a water bottle with you to fill up at the island's water filing stations along the course. We’ll meet you and your spectators at the finish line with bagels , cream cheese and fresh fruit.
Bagels + Cream Cheese donated by NY Bagels
AWARDS
Handmade Oyster Finisher Medals to ALL
Top 1 F/M/N Overall
Top 1 F/M/N Age Groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
BENEFITS
All proceeds directly benefit the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School (UA-NYHS) and its programs, working to restore the waters of New York Harbor, while training the next generation of pilots, divers, engineers, marine technicians, climate change specialists and marine biologists.
BIB MAILING OR EARLY PICKUP ONLY
Registrants must either have the bib mailed to them or picked up the FRIDAY June 3rd at the Governors Island Ferry - Battery Terminal in the afternoon.
**BIB MAILING ENDS 5/25**
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BIB Please reach out to [email protected]
Hurry; Register EARLY to get a personalized Race Number!
COURSE
QUESTIONS
RESULTS & PHOTOS
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