This event features challenging half marathon and marathon courses with significant elevation gain and multiple steep hills. Participants are required to follow detailed turn-by-turn instructions and obey all traffic signals. To qualify for placement and a medal, runners must submit GPS-tracked results showing completion of the official course. Timing is based on total elapsed time, including any stops. The routes offer notable views of Manhattan, local murals, and landmarks. Safety precautions and a signed waiver are mandatory. The courses are not USATF certified, and records are maintained for both male and female participants.