2024 RACE DAY INFO

2024 RACE – REGISTER NOW

Hello Skaters,

Included here are all race details so you are prepared to race Saturday, September 28. We always have a lot of new and seasoned skaters from all over the world skating the race and we are thrilled to see everyone for some great competition!

Please read this page fully to be prepared at the time of your race.

GETTING THERE / PARKING

START/FINISH LINE: The address is 108 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11225.

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GbQUDQZpd4F2

ENTER THE PARK: Enter the park through Lincoln Road and walk toward East Drive until you see race tents.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/xxTQXXAY4XS2

PARKING: You can park along Ocean Avenue if you can find a spot.  However, you will find more space for parking along Flatbush Avenue, north of Lincoln Road.  Please refer to the fist map on this page to see the legal parking area.
– READ ALL POSTED SIGNS AND MAKE SURE YOU PARK LEGALLY. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TOWED VEHICLES, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PARK LEGALLY.
– PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY VALUABLES VISIBLE OR IN THE CAR AT ALL.

PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION

Booth will open at 5:00 AM to pick up your packet. Same-day registration will also be available.   Registration closes at 6:45 AM and event start will go as planned at 7:00 AM sharp. Please arrive early and plan accordingly. We recommend arriving by 6:00 AM to give you time to park, pick up your bib or register, and lace up your skates.

Secure your bib (race number), which should be pinned to your hips. The bib is built with a timing chip. Please do not forget to attach the timing chip, as this is the only way for us to know your finish time and be able to place you among other race participants.

THE RACE 

START TIME & START PACE

• Race will start promptly at 7:00AM, all waves to the start at once.
• ALL 100K and Advanced Marathon skaters: please create a moderate start pace for the first half of a lap, 1.5-2 miles. This will allow us to have a safe, enjoyable start, and give an opportunity to skaters to take photos. After that, the race is on!

COURCE DISTANCE

• You must count your laps during the race. Each lap around Prospect Park is about 3.36 miles long.
• 100K: 19 laps
• Marathon: 8 laps
• 1/2 Marathon: 4 laps
• 5K: 1 lap

SPONSOR SALE

Major race sponsor Junk Wheels will offer up to 50% discount on wheel purchases made during registration. For information about our major sponsor, please visit 

junkwheels.com

Other skate sponsor merchandise will also be available for purchase during the event, including Junk Bearings, Junk Skates and more.

RACE COURSE SAFETY 

Please obey all safety guidelines outlined below, as well as all park rules and regulations. Failure to comply will result in immediate race disqualification. No exceptions whatsoever. Course marshals will be monitoring the race course and ensuring everyone follows the rules.

• Helmets and wrist guards must be worn by all skaters at all times.
• Skate on the race course only. Refrain from entering the walkers/joggers lane at any time. We are fortunate to enjoy NYC Parks allowing us to use the park. DO NOT enter the joggers’ lane at any time so we can keep enjoying our privileges.
• Slower skaters and quad skaters, stay to the right of the course at all times to allow faster pace lines to pass on the left.
• No headphones allowed. Headphones prevent awareness and hearing safety calls.

TIMING CHIP:
Your timing chip is inside two bibs (race numbers) you will receive at check in. Every time you pass the Start/Finish Line, the transponder will record your lap time, and ultimately the time of the entire race. Please make sure your bib is securely attached with pins around your hips. The timing chip will determine your placement against all other skaters. This is a great feature to ensure timing accuracy, speed up the awards ceremony, and you will be able to see your results online LIVE during the event with our timing partner Elite Feats!

AWARDS
Celebrate your Finish! Stay with us after the race for the awards ceremony to see yourself or your friends and fellow skaters on the podium.

The top 3 placements will be determined for each division.

RESULTS
Results will be available LIVE during the event and available online after the race. Photos are usually available by the end of the day of the race via our timing partner Elite Feats. Please also visit our Facebook page for post-race results, photos, etc.

FINISHER MEDALS
Celebrate your Finish! Stay with us after the race for the awards ceremony to see yourself or your friends and fellow skaters on the podium.The top 3 placements will be determined for each race.

Results will be posted online shortly after the race. Because e are using timing chips this year, results will be more accurate and will appear online very soon. Please also visit our Facebook page for post-race results, photos, etc.

EVENT HASHTAG AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Share the fun with us by using #NYCSkateMarathon #GoSkate & #SkateLife. hashtags in all your social media posts.

Instagram: Find us at @nycskate
Facebook: Find us at @inlineskatemarathon
Twitter: Find us at @skatemarathon

RACE DAY WEATHER & FEES
– The event is held RAIN OR SHINE.
– Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE because they are used to pay for permits, equipment, timing, awards, t-shirts, and other event planning. You have the option to purchase “ACTIVE Refund” during registration for a small fee, which would allow you to receive a refund if you are unable or unwilling to attend the event for any reason, up to 48 hours in advance. “ACTIVE Refund” is not associated with the event organizers and is wholly managed by ACTIVE.com
– Event T-shirts can only be picked up in person at the event.