2015 Al Goldstein Summer Speed Series
We're gearing up for another great summer of evening 5K races in Prospect Park! Registration for the full series and the first race is now open.
The first edition of the 2015 Al Goldstein Summer Speed Series will be Wednesday, May 20, with the gun firing as soon as cars are out of the park (a little after 7:00 p.m.).
We'll hold a race every other Wednesday thereafter through August 12, seven races in all:
May 20 June 3, 17 July 1, 15, 29 August 12
This year, the Al Goldstein Series will be based at the Bluestone Cafe in the Lakeside Center. The nearest subway is Parkside Ave. This map indicates these locations.
In a nutshell, we’d really like it if you register online. In order to “incentivize” you, in-person registration at the park to $10, cash only. This is due to the additional effort required for last-minute data entry. It’s a lot easier for us if you sign up in advance. It helps us produce the results quicker and with much greater accuracy – improving the race for all.
Until June 2nd, you can register online for the entire series – all 7 races – for only $25. When you pay for the entire series up front, you will receive a bib with a timing chip that you will use at each race. Bibs are non-transferable. **If you don’t bring your bib, you will have to pay the in-person registration fee of $10.**
If you don’t want to sign up for the entire series, you can register online for any of the 7 scheduled dates, up to 10 am on each race day. Online entry fee is $5. You’ll still be able to make a last-minute decision to race and save some cash! Also, you can only register for all seven races up until the second race.
Also if you want to sign up a large group and pay all at once, please email mring@pptc.org in advance of the race.
Number pick-up and in-person registration start at 6 pm. In person sign up closes at 7 pm and the race starts as soon as possible after that. We make an announcement and head to the start as a group. Timing mats will only be at the finish line, so don’t be late. Following the race we will distribute awards at the Bluestone. Results will be posted here.
We race rain or shine but thunderstorms make last minute cancellations a possibility. The decision to cancel will be made from the park at the start of the race. We don’t cancel the race because of a forecast.
Regular race type bag check will be available at all races. But one of the cool benefits of being at the Lakeside Center is the fact that they have lockers and bike racks.
You don’t have to be fast to enter, but these races will help you find out how fast you can be. You don’t have to run to have fun either, instead you can support your fellow runners by being a volunteer.
For all questions, please email mring@pptc.org.