FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NYRR to Require COVID-19 Full Vaccination to Participate in Its 2022 Races
New York, December 6, 2021 - New York Road Runners (NYRR) today announced
that runners taking part in its 2022 adult races will be required to show
proof of COVID-19 full vaccination to participate. With COVID variants and
cases increasing, the decision was made in collaboration with medical and
public health experts and state and local government officials. The new
health and safety protocol will begin with the NYRR Midnight Run on
December 31 and continue with races moving forward.
"We are excited to have our traditional calendar of events safely return in
the new year," said Kerin Hempel, CEO, NYRR. "The health and wellness of
all of those involved continue to remain at the forefront of our
organization."
All entrants will be required to show proof of full vaccination series
authorized by the Emergency Use Authorization by the U.S. Food & Drug
Administration (FDA) or on the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency
Use lists. Runners who have already registered for a 2022 race will have
the option to receive a refund or gift card or donate their race entry fee
to NYRR's youth and community programs.
Guidelines and protocols may continue to evolve and subject to change. NYRR
will revise its operational plans as necessary. More information about the
guidelines and protocols are available at www.nyrr.org/covidvaccine.
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