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🔔 Every Time a Bell Rings, a Runner Gets Their Wings! 🏃♂️
Pull up your socks, lace up your shoes, and earn your wings at the It's a Wonderful 5K. Run through the scenic pedestrian paths of Prospect Park. Take home some merry swag and festive treats from All Round Foods.
It's A Wonderful 5K Run/Walk
December 11, 2022
10:00AM Start - Rain or Shine
Prospect Park, NY
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
For public transportation please check out this link
There is Street Parking on Parkside Ave
GET A WONDERFUL TEE
AMENITIES
'Informal' bag check as elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. There will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.
Bathrooms are located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.
Hydration will be provided at finish line.
High Quality Refreshments provided by All Round Foods!
Virtual Option: Compete virtually. You have from the first day of the event and a full week to log your time and up to 5 photos! Your items will begin shipping the first day of the event. More info at the bottom of the page.
AGE GROUP ONLINE RECOGNITION
There will be no awards but if you want to see how you stack up these standings will be posted online and texted/emailed to you.
Top 1 F/M/X: Overall
Top 1 F/M/X: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
BENEFICIARY
Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation (NSRF) ; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. NSRF aids in providing free services to Special Needs and Youth running events and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.
COURSE
USATF Certified 5K loop at Prospect Park.
Start South of Duck Island adjacent to St. Paul's Place approximately 365 meters Northeast of the Finish line.
Finish & Bib Pickup is at the Grecian Shelter historical landmark, the Peristyle.
Canarsie Lands / Prospect Park, Brooklyn*
GETTING YOUR BIB
In-Person options:
Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time at the Grecian Center AKA Peristyle/Finish Line.
Have your bib mailed to you prior to the race for $10! *(must be registered 10 days in advance to get a bib mailed)
Wearing Your Bib:
The mid-torso is the sweet spot for accurate results. Please be sure to wear your bib just above your belly button, right side up, for best read-rates. Do not fold, crumple or cut your bib in any way. It must be visible to onlookers and not get in the way of your arms/legs. Please use four pins, or four alternative-securing gear such as race magnets, in each corner to ensure proper placement and visibility.
Virtual:
Your bib will be mailed directly to you beginning the Monday prior. Please allow 3-5 days to receive after signing up late. If you don't get your bib in the mail by race day, please use the live chat at elitefeats.com to confirm your shipping address (include an apartment number if applicable)
PARKING
For public transportation please check out this link
There is Street Parking on Parkside Ave
QUESTIONS
RESULTS & PHOTOS
LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats
TEAM ROSTER
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
Upload your times & photos beginning 12/11- 12/18
TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'
HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.
WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!
