This was great for my first race! Also wish there were more bathrooms before the race. It's a nice and flat course and spectators the whole way. The medal and shirt could be improved but overall super happy with the race! The volunteers were so nice and encouraging.

"Ran this in 2013 and 2014. Last year, I followed it with the NYCM the following week.

Fairly standard NYRR race -- typical packet pick-up/ race start/ corral set-up/ run through Central Park.

The difference is the vibe. Given the ""kick-off"" to marathon week, all of the runners are pretty excited.

1st time competing in this race. From the easy to find parking lot right in front of the starting line and race expo area to the well organized volunteers, everything made this race fun and worthwhile. The course was well marked with water at every mile and road condition