Registrations Open for New York City Urban Race

New York city's first-ever NYC Urban Race is to take place on Saturday, 25 September 2010. The race will integrate the city's iconic landmarks throughout the approximately eight-mile course, which will weave in and out of Manhattan's waterfront. Registration for the race started last last week and is open to locals as well as tourists from around the world.

"Whether you're a trained athlete or just a lover of this great city, the NYC Urban Race is an incredible opportunity to experience New York city in a way that nobody has experienced it before while engaging in friendly athletic competition," said George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Company, New York city's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization. "We're so pleased to add this new sporting event to the City's robust calendar, and we look forward to seeing all 3,000 NYC Urban Race participants at the starting line on September 25."

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once all 3,000 spots are filled. Participants can sign up as individuals or in teams of two. Early registration fees (through June) are $100 for individuals and $150 for teams. Starting on 1 July, registration fees will increase to $115 for individuals and $175 for teams.

 The NYC Urban Race was designed to accommodate runners of varying levels of experience and ability. Those interested in participating can register at nycurbanrace.com, which will soon also provide training tips, special offers and details about the race and post-race celebrations.

The course, designed by Relay Worldwide in partnership with Trans-Global Group, will begin in Riverside Park and continue along the West Side bike path before finishing in downtown Manhattan, where a public post-race festival will celebrate the athletes' accomplishments with live music, food and a sponsor village. Along the course, racers will encounter several challenging custom-made obstacles designed specifically to reflect New York city's urban landscape.

"The NYC Urban Race is the first major sporting event produced through the sports marketing group at NYC & Company, and we're thrilled that a race that so brilliantly integrates the city's celebrated landscape is the inaugural event to come out of our division," said Andrew Gould, senior vice president of sports marketing at NYC & Company. "The demand for a race of this nature in New York city has been unbelievable, and I have no doubt that it, as well as the other sporting events we plan to bring to New York city, will strengthen our position as a top destination for athletes and sports enthusiasts."

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