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The New York Mini 10K is an annual 10-kilometer road running competition for women that takes place in Central Park, New York City, in the United States. The race has been organised by New York Road Runners since 1972. The competition has both an elite-level race and a fun run, both of which accounted for a total of 5189 finishers in 2010.〔(Linet Masai wins at NYRR New York Mini 10K ). Run Infinity (2010-06-13). Retrieved on 2010-06-15.〕 The idea of a 10K women's race was the joint vision of elite runners Nina Kuscsik and Kathrine Switzer, and New York City Marathon co-director Fred Lebow – in the early 1970s, there was a dearth of women's road racing competitions. The race's inaugural sponsor Johnson Wax (who were promoting a women's shaving gel called ''Crazylegs'') suggested a full marathon event (26 miles and 385 yards), but it was decided that a more manageable "mini marathon" race over 6 miles would be held.〔(A Short History of the Mini ). New York Road Runners. Retrieved on 2010-06-15.〕 The first edition in 1972 was known as the Crazylegs Mini Marathon – with the "mini" being derived from the miniskirt which was popular at the time.〔(Kosgei triumphs over 10km in New York ). IAAF (2009-06-07). Retrieved on 2010-06-15.〕 A total of 78 runners took part in the race, which was the world's first women-only road racing competition.〔(Kibet Wins New York Mini 10K ). IAAF (2008-06-08). Retrieved on 2010-06-15.〕 The course of the road race begins near 61st Street on Central Park West and heads north, entering Central Park at West 90th Street. The route loops in a clockwise direction, turning southwards at Harlem Meer around the 3-mile (5-kilometre) mark. It continues south past the Central Park Reservoir and the Guggenheim Museum. Runners continue southwards until they come towards the park's limits near Wollman Rink at which point it heads to the west and turns north to the finishing point near the Tavern on the Green and Sheep Meadow.〔(NY Mini 10K Course ). New York Road Runners (2010). Retrieved on 2010-06-15.〕 The course record is held by Asmae Leghzaoui of Morocco, who finished the race in 30:29 to win the 2002 edition.〔(Masai dominates Central Park 10K ). IAAF (2010-06-13). Retrieved on 2010-06-15.〕 Grete Waitz and Tegla Loroupe are the race's most successful athletes, with both of them having each won the race on five separate occasions. Following her death in 2011, the 40th edition of the race was dedicated to Waitz.〔(Masai Repeats in New York 10Km ). IAAF/NYRR (2011-06-11). Retrieved on 2011-06-11.〕 ==Past winners== Key: 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「New York Mini 10K」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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