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New York Harbor Oyster Classic 5K

May 5, 2024
9AM Start

New York Harbor - Governor's Island

Governors Island is accessible by boat only - Directions below.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Steve Madden Corporate Foundation, 100% of your Oyster Classic 5K registration directly supports New York Harbor School students and programs.

All registrants will receive a camping mug!

All finishers receive a Fishers Island Oyster!

REGISTER

  • Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.
    $45 on April 20 / $55 on Race Day

Uncheck this box to register for the run/walk

GETTING YOUR BIB

  • Registrants must have the bib mailed to them. **BIB MAILING ENDS 4/21**
  • If you sign up AFTER 4/21 you must pick up your bib the day of the race beginning 8am.
  • QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BIB? Please reach out to [email protected]

PARTICIPANT INFO

JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM (OPTIONAL)

Form a Team with friends or family! This is optional and may not have any affiliated awards.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

All proceeds directly benefit the NY Harbor School PTA and it's support of the school's 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.

The PTA of NYHS is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 27- 1178829) and any contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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 New York Harbor Oyster Classic 5K, Governor's Island, New York Harbor, New York Harbor School, 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

  • Battery Maritime Building (BMB) Ferry to Governor's Island
  • 10 South St., New York, NY, 10004 US
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New York Harbor Oyster Classic 5K

May 5, 2024
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 '24 bracelets. Oyster Classic staff will be on hand that morning to hand out bracelets or ID to board the ferry. 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.

All finishers receive a Fishers Island Oyster!

Bagels + Cream Cheese donated by NY Bagels

All registrants will receive a camping mug!

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 NY Harbor School PTA and it's support of the school's 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.

GETTING YOUR BIB

  • Registrants must have the bib mailed to them. **BIB MAILING ENDS 4/21**
  • If you sign up AFTER 4/21 you must pick up your bib the day of the race beginning 8am.
  • QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BIB? Please reach out to [email protected]

Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number!

COURSE 

QUESTIONS

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RESULTS & PHOTOS

  • LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
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