Hudson River Park's Fear The Pier Takes Summer Fitness To A Whole New Level On May 21st
Elite Athletes, Urban Adventurers, Park Spectators--Even the Family Pooch--Can Participate in The 2016 Games!
~ Top NYC Strength & Wellness Gurus Will Kick Off a Day to Give Back and Get Your Fitness On in New York's Park for Play
NEW YORK, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd annual Hudson River Park Games will take place on Saturday, May 21st from 8am to 7pm in Hudson River Park, which stretches from 59th Street to Chambers Street on Manhattan's West Side. Presented by the non-profit Friends of Hudson River Park, The Games are a one-of-a-kind fundraising experience and celebration of sport that fills the piers in New York's Park for Play with pulse-raising athletic challenges while raising critical funds to support the Park's recreational programing and resources.
The signature event of The 2016 Games is Fear the Pier—a body-busting timed obstacle course that dares participants to reach—and beat—their personal best in this summer's must-do fitness experience. This epic NYC fitness challenge is the ultimate outdoor endurance adventure. Uniquely designed to deliver a heart-pumping adrenaline rush for skilled elite athletes, while at the same time being accessible for the average fitness buff looking for a fun new way to pump things up a notch or two. Unlike any fitness challenge ever offered in the park before, Fear the Pier is built-to-thrill against the backdrop of the majestic Hudson River, graced by New York City's iconic skyline.
Top New York City fitness gurus will help get things kicked off from 8am to 9am on Saturday, May 21st by tackling Fear the Pier themselves and encouraging fans to set their own personal bests throughout the day. Fear the Pier is open to all New Yorkers and visitors to the City. There's even a free BarkBox Dogstacle Course so pooches can "paw-ticipate" and get their fitness on!
"What's so exciting about Fear the Pier is that it challenges everyone in a fun and truly energizing way to tap into that unique New York Spirit that's all about being and doing your best," said Gregory Boroff, Executive Director of Friends of Hudson River Park. "Every single run on Fear the Pier raises critical funds to support New York's Park for Play. We can't wait to celebrate with ALL New Yorkers as they kick-start their summer fitness regimes with the City's coolest, most awesome outdoor fitness challenge."
| WHO: |
Skilled Athletes, Urban Adventurers, Fitness Buffs, Outdoors Enthusiasts, Park Visitors (and Pooches) of all Shapes and Sizes—Fear the Pier at The Hudson River Park Games will be a thrill for everyone! |
| WHAT: |
Fear the Pier: A one-of-a-kind, epic obstacle course along Manhattan's lower westside waterfront. This timed challenge features bar-raising fitness and agility tests for everyone from elite athletes to urban thrill-seekers, to casual competitors just game for having fun!
Fear the Pier dares participants to race through the Speed Trap, jump Police Barrier Hurdles, climb up and over a NYC School Bus, propel themselves through a maze of Jersey Barricades, scale a Monster Climbing Wall, hit the deck to conquer a thigh-crushing Stacked Fence Body Crawl, breathe deep as they Walk the Plank, and push to the limit for a breathless Man Overboard finish.
$25 donation for one run. Beat your own time! $40 to run Fear the Pier twice. Competitors with the fastest times will be crowned 2016 Masters of the Pier. Learn more and register at www.hudsonriverparkgames.org.
*Must be 18 years of age, or 16 and accompanied by a parent to run Fear the Pier. |
| WHEN: |
Fear the Pier Obstacle Course VIP Influencer Hour—Saturday, May 21st, 8am to 9am (VIP Influencers) |
| WHERE: |
Hudson River Park's Pier 26 – N. Moore Street and the Hudson River – Tribeca |
| WHY: |
Many New Yorkers are not aware that the Park receives no public funding for its day-to-day operations. By registering for Fear the Pier participants make donations that help sustain future recreational programming for years to come.
Sponsors for The 2016 Hudson River Park Games: BarkBox, NYC Social, glacéau vitaminwater, CitiBikeNYC. |
Press Contact:
Cynthia Inacio
(212) 561 7476 or (860) 983 3809
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SOURCE Friends of Hudson River Park
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