NYRR Mindful 5K
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NYRR Mindful 5K9+1 Credit Scored
Join us to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in Queens at the NYRR Mindful 5K on Saturday, May 3.
This race is completed.
4,832 Total Finishers
2,637 Men | 2,174 Women | 21 Nonbinary
View official results from this race.
View the race-day photo gallery!
Be event-ready and avoid delays on race day by claiming your new NYRR account and QR code in advance. You need your new QR code when you pick up your bib or check in for your volunteer shift. QR codes can be found by signing into your account on web browser (not in your race reminder email or NYRR app). Learn more here.
Due to system updates, participants picking up their bib on race day will not appear in tracking in the NYRR app right away, but should appear in the app by race finish.
This event welcomes everyone, from experienced runners to newcomers, and it is not just a race – it is a tribute to the significant benefits of running for mental health. Immerse yourself in the serenity of Flushing Meadows Corona Park and allow the lush surroundings to inspire your next personal achievement. Continue the celebration throughout the month with complimentary events and resources by visiting our website.
All event information is subject to change.
When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.
Kids of all abilities and ages 2 to 18 are welcome to join the Rising NYRR at the NYRR Mindful 5K race-day fun. Registration is required and completely FREE—made possible by the generosity of our community. Visit the event webpage to sign up and learn more.
Be event-ready and avoid delays on race day by claiming your new NYRR account and QR code in advance. You need your new QR code when you pick up your bib or check in for your volunteer shift. QR codes can be found by signing into your account on web browser (not in your race reminder email or NYRR app). Learn more here.
On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central located in David Dinkins Circle.
Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.
Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.
The race will start on Avenue of Commerce and head up to the Unisphere. Runners will loop around the Queens Zoo, cross back past the Queens Museum, circle around the New York State Pavilion, and return back to the Unisphere. The race will finish with a sprint down Dwight Eisenhower Promenade to the Fountain of the Planets.
We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA on WhatsApp.
Bag check will be available beginning at 6:30 a.m. at Race-Day Central located in David Dinkins Circle.
Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed. Only clear bags may be checked at bag check, we are unable to check opaque bags of any size.
NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.
Experience a peaceful moment of calm at the NYRR Zen Zone, a serene space for meditation and mindfulness will be located at Race-Day Central. With live sessions and self-guided audio recordings, the NYRR Zen Zone will support runners in their mental preparation for the upcoming race.
Meditation Schedule
Time: 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Each session is approximately 8-10 minutes long. New sessions will start every 20 minutes.
| Session # | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:30 a.m. | 6:40 a.m. |
| 2 | 6:50 a.m. | 7:00 a.m. |
| 3 | 7:10 a.m. | 7:20 a.m. |
| 4 | 7:30 a.m. | 7:40 a.m. |
| 5 | 7:50 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. |
Parking passes are available for pre-purchase online and on race day for Citi Field parking lots. Gates open at 5:30 a.m. Parking is $40 for compact cars and $80 for any car larger than a 7-8 person SUV (except for ADA vans). The Southfield Lot will be the main parking lot, please use Gate 16 and Gate 17. Cash will not be accepted.
Pre-purchase parking passes here | Directions to Citi Field
The following race-day amenities will be provided and are subject to availability.
Course
- Water
Post-Finish
- Water
- Apples
- Pretzels
For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.
Live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR App during the event.
Due to system updates, participants picking up their bib on race day will not appear in tracking in the NYRR app right away, but should appear in the app by race finish.
After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.
Awards will be presented on site to the top-three finishers in the overall men, women, and non-binary divisions. Runners who place in the top-three of their age group will be able to claim an award in the days following the race by filling out our Age-Group Awards Claim Form.
If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.
No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.
NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.
To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.
If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a NYRR event, please follow the process explained here. To request to register a support runner, the runner must fill out the following form. All requests must be placed by runners at least two weeks prior to the event.
We at New York Road Runners believe running should be accessible to everyone. To help, we created NYRR Race Free to provide race fee assistance to those who qualify financially.
In 2024, we offered 1,000+ program slots and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including for the TCS New York City Marathon. Race Free applications that met the eligibility criteria were pooled based on previous participation and selected by borough or zip code until all slots were filled.
Check out the Race Free page this summer for updates on the 2026 application period. (Please note runners apply in 2025 for races in the calendar year of 2026.)
This Member-Only Standby List is full. If you already submitted your name to the Member-Only Standby List for this event, you could be selected from the standby list and sent a non-complimentary invitation code up to 48 hours before the event date.
The Member-Only Standby List is a perk for NYRR members who are willing to participate in an NYRR race if entries become available after registration has closed. These individuals will be invited to register for the race on a first-come, first-served basis.
Active NYRR Members can read about the Member-Only Standby List here.
Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates:
- Friday, April 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 19, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 21, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 23, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 24, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 25, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 27, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 28, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 29, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 30, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 1, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 2, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
*** The RUNCenter will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter***
Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines.
All participants will receive a New Balance Short Sleeve Shirt at number pickup. Your shirt size may not be available at the time of bib pickup.
On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central located in David Dinkins Circle.
Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.
- Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
- We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Runners can register as woman, man, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
- If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please reach out to our Runner Services team for assistance. Please be sure to include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.
- This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.
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