Tuesday December 31st, 2019
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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| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 21:07 | Luis Porto | 23 | New York, NY |
| 2nd Male | 21:11 | Brenden Allen | 19 | Armada, MI |
| 3rd Male | 21:16 | Timothy Milenkevich | 36 | Ansonia, CT |
| 4th Male | 22:25 | Joseph Wergles | 18 | Australia |
| Female | 23:27 | Lindsay Crevoiserat | 25 | Glastonbury, CT |
| 2nd Female | 24:37 | Carolina Pennacchio | 20 | Briarcliff Manor, NY |
| 3rd Female | 24:49 | Olivia Stilman | 18 | Great Britain |
| 4th Female | 25:14 | Natalia Winnicka | 30 | Poland |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 23:44 | Phillip Oreopoulos | 46 | Canada |
| M 50-59 | 28:06 | Richard Byers | 50 | Monsey, NY |
| M 60-69 | 30:29 | Paul Aird | 60 | Great Britain |
| M 70+ | 40:52 | John McEvoy | 70 | Riverside, CT |
| F 40-49 | 25:44 | Carolina Ritter | 42 | New York, NY |
| F 50-59 | 31:17 | Mairice Banks | 57 | New York, NY |
| F 60-69 | 38:29 | Carolyn Corgel | 61 | Grand Island, NY |
| F 70+ | 45:39 | Susan McFeatters | 71 | New York, 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.
