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Abominable 2M
NYC Parks Winter Series
#3 Alley Pond Park
👣 Yeti, Set, Go for this 2 Mile! 🌲
Yeti, Set, Go! Take on this 2 Mile 'Foot' Race around Alley Pond Park! This is the 3RD stop of the NYC Parks Winter Series. Trek this 2 Miler then take home an Abominable Tee and sweet snacks from All Round Foods.
Register in time for the full series for more winter FUN and SAVINGS!
January 21, 2023
10AM Start - Rain or Shine
FREE Kiddie Dash 30 minutes before.
ALLEY POND PARK, QUEENS
PARKING: ALLEY POND ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
224-65 76th Ave, Bayside
For public transportation please check out this link.
GET AN ABOMINABLE 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
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+
BENEFITS
Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.
COURSE
2M = The course is two loops.
*IMPORTANT MESSAGE: MUST run through the finish line on EACH loop for accurate split times and accurate split/finish photos!
BATHROOMS
Located near finish line.
PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORATION - Please view the site map for parking areas if you are driving in. Click HERE for public transportation.
Munsee Lenape & Lekawe Lands / Alley Pond Park, Queens*
GETTING YOUR BIB
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)
In-Person options:
Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time & refer to the map for bib pickup location!
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.
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
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'
POSTING 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!
FULL RACE VIRTUAL SERIES:
Bibs will be shipped to you prior to the series
You have 9 days to upload your time and photos for each race!
Below is your window of time to do so:
1/7 - 1/15 Upload your Woolly Mammoth Marine Park 5K and selfie/s!
1/14 - 1/22 Upload your Frosty Forest Park 4K or 8K and selfie/s!
1/21 - 1/29 Upload your Abominable Alley Pond 2 Mile and selfie/s!
1/28 - 2/5 Upload your Polar Bear Prospect Park Half or 5K and selfie/s!
