New York City Challenge Race
AVAILABLE EVENTS
INDIVIDUAL // TEAM
RACE COURSE
City Challenge Obstacle Course
* 5K (~3.1 Miles)
* 25+ Obstacles
OCR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
If you are registered for the competitive wave, participants of this wave can qualify for the OCR World Championships. The first 5 male and the first 5 females overall automatically qualify. We expect all our athletes competing in the elite wave to abide by the following rules or you will be disqualified. Male and female athletes will run separate in the competitive wave only.
All obstacles MUST be completed. You cannot opt to do jump squats instead of the obstacle and you cannot fail an obstacle. If you fail any obstacle you MUST try again until you complete it. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to the rules below. Any infraction will cause you to be disqualified from placing and qualifying for the OCR World Championship!
TRI CITY MEDAL
- Earn the prestigious City Challenge Race Tri City Medal when you conquer any 3 City Challenge Races in one calendar year. This unique medal is 120mm (3-4 times the size of a standard medal)!
RACE TEAMS
- The first person to register will be designated the team captain. This person creates the team name, automatically receives updates when someone joins the team, and can check the team roster at any time. Share the team name and wave start time with your teammates and have them join your team when they register (they must click the TEAMS/REPORT and select the team while registering). There’s no limit to how many athletes are on a team.
- Team members are not required to finish the course together. While we place an emphasis on teamwork and camaraderie, City Challenge Race leaves this decision at each team member’s sole discretion.
RACE SELECTION
ELITE Men
RACE COURSE
City Challenge Obstacle Course
START TIME
8:30AM
AGE REQUIREMENT
Ages 13+
PRICE
$80+
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Dri-Fit Finisher Shirt
- Finisher Medal
- Chip Timing
- Photo Ops
- Entry to After Party
** In addition, athletes receive coconut water, protein drinks, and more at the finish line. We will also have water and bananas for everyone near the finish line and festival!
ELITE Women
RACE COURSE
City Challenge Obstacle Course
START TIME
8:45AM
AGE REQUIREMENT
Ages 13+
PRICE
$80+
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Dri-Fit Finisher ShirtFinisher MedalChip TimingPhoto OpsEntry to After Party** In addition, athletes receive coconut water, protein drinks, and more at the finish line. We will also have water and bananas for everyone near the finish line and festival!
OPEN Heats
RACE COURSE
City Challenge Obstacle Course
START TIME
- 9:15AM-10:45AM
- 11:30AM
- 12:00PM
- Waves every 15 minutes
AGE REQUIREMENT
Ages 13+
PRICE
$70+
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Dri-Fit Finisher ShirtFinisher MedalChip TimingPhoto OpsEntry to After Party** In addition, athletes receive coconut water, protein drinks, and more at the finish line. We will also have water and bananas for everyone near the finish line and festival!
Corporate Team Heat
RACE COURSE
City Challenge Obstacle Course
START TIME
11:00AM
AGE REQUIREMENT
Ages 13+
PRICE
$70+
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Dri-Fit Finisher Shirt
- Finisher Medal
- Chip Timing
- Photo Ops
- Entry to After Party
** In addition, athletes receive coconut water, protein drinks, and more at the finish line. We will also have water and bananas for everyone near the finish line and festival!
RACE ORGANIZER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Course Description:
The epic New York City Challenge Race returns in 2019 with NEW and intense urban obstacles. When you finish proudly walk away with our new finishers medal! Exchange Place will be transformed into an urban obstacle course with over 25 obstacles and challenges over a 3-mile course; featuring real police and taxi cars for our challengers to jump over, cargo nets, rope climb, walls, sand bags, and more! Conquer our obstacle course with a group, individually, corporate team, or join with friends and family. Your team will help each other through our fun and challenging course!
**NOTE – Early packet pick up is strongly suggested to avoid delays on race morning. If you are picking up on race day, please arrive to the venue 1 hour before your scheduled start time. Waves of runners leave every 5 minutes, starting at 9 a.m. and ending around 2 p.m. You choose your start time when you register. Waves are limited to 200 athletes to prevent back-ups on the course. The most popular waves (900am to 1030am) often sell out quickly. If you are running with a team of 10 or more, please avoid these waves.
RACE AID
There will be paramedics at the race and on course. In case of injuries do not continue to race look for a City Challenge Race staff member who can get aid. The first aid tents will be clearly marked and situated near the finish line.
There will be 1 water station near the half way point.
SPECTATORS
There is no fee for spectators. We encourage friends and family to attend and encourage City Challengers.
Our events are staffed with professional photographers who will provide quality photos of all athletes at no cost. Friends and family can take great photos at the finish or festival area.
PARKING
We created City Challenge Race, in part, so that our athletes did not have to drive hours to compete in a first-class OCR.
Mass transit is available to get to most of our events. If you are driving however there are various parking options at every venue.
AFTER PARTY
Our sponsors spoil our athletes with coconut water, protein drinks, and more at the finish line.
We will also have water and bananas for everyone near the finish line and festival!
PHOTO GALLERY
City Challenge Race will email you your photos within 48 hours of the race. We will also post the most extreme pictures on our website and social media platforms. Post your photos and videos on social media using #CITYCHALLENGERACE and we will repost!
FAQ
OBSTACLES
You will not be forced to participate in anything you do not feel comfortable with. We encourage all participants to compete at their comfort level. If you are unable to participate in a specific obstacle 15 jump squats are suggested as a substitute.
DISCOUNTS
We are grateful to our police, fire, and service officials. Please use the promo code
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteers are part of our team and very important to us. Our events and fundraising could not be possible if it weren't for the great volunteer response from people like you. Volunteering at City Challenge Race is a great way to meet new people while being a part of the action. The friends you will meet, fun you will have, and memorable experience will last a lifetime!
SPONSORSHIP
At City Challenge Race we gather thousands of athletes who are filled with enthusiasm and energy! Our events provide an excellent platform where you can engage individuals of high income levels who will engage with your brand.
OTHER
Corporate Team Packages are available.
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