If you ever wanted to feel rebellious and free ride your bike on the freeway! Of course it was shut down to motor vehicles but wow what an experience. The organizers make the finish area like the tour de france with a finish chute and live bands.

They provide you

This is a really well run medium size race. There is one really big hill up to mile 3, but after that the next 10 miles are pretty easy, so just take it easy and don't plan on a PR for the first 3 miles and then enjoy the views. Some

"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.