Splits Run Crew

FAQ

Q: How do I submit a request for a NYRR club points race bib?
A: Use the form provided in our WhatsApp community announcement area. Crew-wide communications (via WhatApp announcements) are provided as bibs become available from NYRR, typically 4-6 weeks prior to race day. See the SRC Race Calendar for a complete listing of eligible NYRR club points races.

Q: How often can I request an NYRR race bib?
A: Crew members can request up to four different NYRR club points race bibs throughout the year. A member must specify the request type as either “A” or “B”, based on preference. For any given race, “A” takes priority over “B” requests.

Limit by type:
A: 1 request per year
B: 3 requests per year

Example: For Brooklyn Half Marathon, seven crew members request bibs. Three of the requests are “A”, and four are “B”. The “A” requests are first prioritized, and the remaining “B” requests are entered into a lottery drawing.

Q: What are the eligibility rules regarding NYRR race bibs:
A: Minimum Consideration (all of the following):

  1. Registered Splits Run Crew member. Joined via www.splitsrun.com
  2. Current NYRR club affiliation with Splits Run Crew.
  3. Participation: Attend a minimum of one group run in each of the preceding three months from the bib request window.

Additional Consideration:

  1. NYRR club bibs are allocated across 100+ NYRR affiliated clubs on a first-come first-served basis. As such, bibs are not guaranteed.
  2. Total number of bib requests. NYRR permits a maximum of four bib requests per club, per race. If more than four crew members are interested in a bib for a particular race, then a lottery drawing may take place.
  3. Crew member’s level of active participation within the crew.
  4. Crew member’s history of race bib acceptance. For example, a crew member that has accepted a club bib for the TCS NYC Marathon may be subject to adjusted consideration for the marathon in the following year. This helps to ensure fairness across the crew.

Q: What is a Splits Run Crew (SRC) active member?
A: In addition to attending group runs, active crew members often demonstrate multiple forms of participation, including: contribution of ideas, helping/encouraging fellow crew members, organizing group runs, and leading or supporting crew events – all with good intentions and positive spirit.