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🏃‍♂️ What a wonderful race! 🏃‍♂️

It's a Wonderful 5K is such a wonderful race! 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 10, 2023
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



REGISTER

  • Price Increases to $38 on 11/19 and to $40 on Race Day.

  • Price Increases to $38 on 11/19 and to $40 on 12/10.

PARTICIPANT INFO

JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM (optional)

Would you like to join or create a team?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

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 funds local Youth & Special Needs events as well as supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

Suggested Amounts

READ & INITIAL TO AGREE

Registration fees are used toward race expenses and cannot be returned once you sign up.

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, race fees are used for race expenses and cannot be returned.

In consideration of accepting this entry, I understand and agree to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and waive, release and hold harmless The Never Stop Running Foundation It's A Wonderful 5K, Prospect Park, elitefeats inc., and any volunteers and all race sponsors and their agents, employees and representatives for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities and causes of action related to my participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I further grant permission to any of the foregoing organizations to take and use photographs, video, and recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above-named organizations and persons harmless of any claims which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant as well.
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Location Information

  • Prospect Park - The Peristyle
  • Park Side Ave & Parade Pl, Brooklyn, NY, 11215 US
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🏃‍♂️ What a wonderful race! 🏃‍♂️

It's a Wonderful 5K is such a wonderful race! 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 10, 2023
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: 14 & under, 15-19, 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.

5K RUN/WALK COURSE MAP

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 as soon as the race gear arrives, which may be close to the race date. 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

[email protected]

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 12/10- 12/17TRACKING 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!

SPONSORED BY

UPCOMING COACHING


*Proud partners with Rising Hearts and the Running on Native Lands Initiative. As we continue to host, and work with non-profits, on endurance events to raise awareness for community projects we will, in conjunction, take this opportunity to recognize and support Indigenous Peoples and communities by staying committed to acknowledging the lands we have access and privilege to run on. To help build more inclusive spaces and communities or to learn more: Running on Native Lands Toolkit. 

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