REAL SIMPLE and New York Road Runners To
Host One of The Largest Women-Only Half Marathons in the Country in
Central Park
NEW
YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REAL
SIMPLE, the go-to source for practical, useful and clever
solutions to make every aspect of your busy life easier, today
launched registration for the 2024 REAL SIMPLE Women's Half
Marathon, which will take place on Sunday,
April 28, 2024 in New York
City's Central Park. The race is hosted in collaboration
with New York Road Runners (NYRR), the world's premier community
running organization. To register for the 2024 REAL SIMPLE Women's
Half Marathon, visit here.
"We are beyond thrilled to be hosting one of the largest women's
half marathons in the country, for 13.1 miles of fun, fitness,
camaraderie, and to support Food Bank for New York City's Woman to Woman campaign, a
great initiative that provides food and hygiene products to
underserved girls and women in New York
City. As a devoted runner myself, I plan to join the
thousands of participants and spectators in Central Park this
spring," said Lauren Iannotti, REAL
SIMPLE Editor in Chief.
Leading up to race day, REAL SIMPLE will feature a variety of
stories for runners at all skill levels offering actionable ideas
for hitting your fitness goals, tips for starting a walking
routine, advice for race day, and more. This content will be
available in the magazine, on RealSimple.com, and on the brand's
social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter,
and TikTok.
"It's an honor to organize and host the REAL SIMPLE Women's Half
Marathon – a race dedicated to celebrating female empowerment –
alongside our partners at REAL SIMPLE," said Christine Burke, NYRR's Senior Vice President of
Strategic Partnerships and Runner Products. "Together, New York
Road Runners and REAL SIMPLE empower, support, and inspire women of
all ages to be active and live healthy lifestyles, and we look
forward to welcoming thousands of women to Central Park in
April."
On the day of the race, supporters and spectators are welcome to
cheer on runners along the course and visit the Race Day Festival
at the park's Naumburg Bandshell. The festival will include a live
band, fun activities, free samples, exciting raffles, awards
ceremony, and more.
Food Bank For New York City will be the charity partner for the
event, raising funds and awareness for their Woman to Woman
campaign that ensures women and girls in New York City have access to food, period
products and personal hygiene essentials.
Register for the REAL SIMPLE Women's Half Marathon here and
learn more about the event at RealSimpleHalf.com. Entry fees start
at $75 for NYRR members and
$85 for non-members. Every entrant
will receive a commemorative t-shirt, gift bag, and a one-year
digital subscription to REAL SIMPLE magazine and every finisher
will receive a medal. Join the conversation on social media by
following the REAL SIMPLE Women's Half Marathon @RealSimpleHalf on
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X.
ABOUT REAL SIMPLE
REAL SIMPLE provides practical
and useful solutions for simplifying every aspect of a modern
woman's busy life. By tightly curating the best advice, products
and services to make decisions simple, REAL SIMPLE delivers a
judgment-free guide for life, leaving her lighter, more
accomplished, and in control. As the number one women's lifestyle
magazine at newsstand and on Apple News+, REAL SIMPLE connects with
its passionate audience across platforms, from its print magazine,
digital channels and podcasts to licensed products, brand
experiences and more. REAL SIMPLE is part of the Dotdash Meredith
publishing family.
ABOUT NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS
NYRR's mission is to help
and inspire people through running. Since 1958, New York Road
Runners has grown from a local running club to the world's premier
community running organization. NYRR's commitment to New York City's five boroughs features races,
virtual races, community events, free youth running initiatives and
school programs, the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run
Hub, and training resources that provide hundreds of thousands of
people each year with the motivation, know-how, and opportunity to
Run for Life. NYRR's premier event is the TCS New York City
Marathon. Held annually on the first Sunday in November, the race
features a wide population of runners, from the world's top
professional athletes to a vast range of competitive, recreational,
and charity runners. To learn more, visit nyrr.org.
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