Governors Island is accessible by boat only.

The ferry will depart the Governors Island

Ferry Terminal/Battery Maritime Building,

10 South Street, NY, NY (adjacent to the

Staten Island Ferry Terminal) at 8 a.m. sharp.

Runners MUST be on this ferry.

Runners will need their Oyster Classic bib

to get aboard, and all spectators

will need their NYHOC '18 bracelets.

The race will start at 9 a.m..

On the island, just off the ferry, you'll find

directions to the NY Harbor School, which is the

site of the start/finish. Bag check and toilets

will be available in the same area.

Water tables with cups will be available at the

start and the finish areas. Bring a water bottle

with you to fill up at the island's water

filling stations along the course.

We’ll meet you and your spectators at

the finish line with bagels and fresh fruit.

The Oyster Classic 5K is rain or shine

and we are unable to offer registration refunds.

*please note we are not responsible for lost or stolen valuables.