Thursday December 31st, 2020
Manhattan, NY
Distance: 4 miles
Kick off the New Year at the Midnight Run! Join the fun and celebrate with music and dancing (starting at 10:00 p.m.) as 2019 comes to a close. With a countdown to midnight beginning at 11:59 p.m., the four-mile run will begin on the stroke of midnight, as will a spectacular fireworks display to light up the night and the start of 2020.
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displays approximate race location · New York NY 10024
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 19:46 | Kevin Moore | 29 | IRL |
| 2nd Male | 19:51 | Benjamin Toomer | 30 | GBR |
| 3rd Male | 19:58 | Quentin Succo | 21 | FRA |
| 4th Male | 20:23 | Jules Robin | 17 | FRA |
| Female | 20:50 | Eilish McColgan | 29 | GBR |
| 2nd Female | 21:43 | Mary Cain | 23 | NY, NY |
| 3rd Female | 23:20 | Lindsay Crevaiserat | 26 | Glastonbury, CT |
| 4th Female | 23:46 | Angela Ortiz | 39 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 23:18 | Mikko Valimaki | 43 | FIN |
| M 50-59 | 24:51 | Timothy Decker | 51 | NY, NY |
| M 60-69 | 29:41 | Kenneth Ottenbreit | 61 | CAN |
| M 70+ | 27:26 | Gene Dykes | 71 | Bala CYNWYND, PA |
| F 40-49 | 24:58 | Colleen McGurk | 48 | NY, NY |
| F 50-59 | 31:08 | Marilyn Charles | 51 | Brooklyn, NY |
| F 60-69 | 29:36 | Robin Janis | 60 | NY, NY |
| F 70+ | 38:23 | Mary Steffany | 70 | NY, NY |
Neither rain nor wind could keep runners from starting 2019 on the move, as a crowd of more than 3,700 gathered in Central Park for the NYRR Midnight Run. The four-miler began at the stroke of midnight, sending runners into the new year with a 15-minute fireworks display at the start and a sparkling cider toast at the halfway mark.
Before midnight struck, runners could get into the spirit with a pre-race party on Rumsey Playfield. With a live DJ, stilt walkers, on-stage performances, and more, runners could get into the groove for their warm-up before heading into their corrals.
First to finish four miles in the new year was Luis Porto of Central Park Track Club – New Balance, completing the loop in 21:07. Breaking the tape on the women's side was Lindsay Crevoiserat of Glastonbury, CT in 23:27.
The course is the four-mile Central Park "inner loop." Check back soon for a course map.
Mile 1:Start on the 72nd Street Transverse near Bethesda Terrace and head east. Turn left (north) at East Drive and run north, ascending Cat Hill.
Mile 2:Continue north and and pass Engineers' Gate (East 90th Street). Turn left onto the 102nd Street Transverse.
Mile 3:Turn left onto West Drive and run south through a series of three rolling hills as you pass the Reservoir on your left.
Mile 4:Enjoy a downhill, then a flat section. Turn left onto the 72nd Street Transverse and finish just west of Bethesda Terrace.
