Rising NYRR at the NYRR Grete's Great Gallop 10K
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Coming SoonRising NYRR at the NYRR Grete's Great Gallop 10K - Stage 1Non-Scored Youth - Stage 1 Ages 2 - 11Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 09:30 AMDistance: Kids DashEntry Fees: This is a free event
Celebrate the legacy of NYRR and running legend Grete Waitz with Rising New York Road Runners.
Young runners will run in Central Park near the very course where Grete made history winning five NYRR New York Mini 10K titles, setting road race world records in 1979 and 1980, and running the final miles of her record-breaking nine New York City Marathon victories. Beyond her achievements, Grete was the founding chair of the NYRR Foundation, now known as NYRR Community Impact, inspiring future generations of runners.
Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–11 of all abilities. Participants will receive a New Balance souvenir (while supplies last).
Check out our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth events, and don’t forget to follow and use #RisingNYRR to share your event-day fun! For more information on the adult race, please visit the NYRR Grete's Great Gallop 10K race page.
All event information is subject to change.
The chart below is a guide to the stages available. Use the chart to determine the appropriate stage for your child. If you need help determining your child's stage, contact our Runner Services team.
| Stage | Ages | Event Type | Register If |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 to 11 |
Non-competitive Untimed shorter distances Fitness activities |
Your child is new to physical activity or running, but likes playing games and being active. |
| 2 | 8 to 18 |
Non-competitive Untimed medium distances Fitness activities |
Your child likes running, but isn’t ready for a competitive event. Your child likes playing games and being active. |
| 3 | 12 to 18 |
Competitive Timed longer distances Fitness activities |
Your child is comfortable running a longer distance and racing other kids in a competitive setting. |
Rising New York Road Runners strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. We welcome all young participants with disabilities, including but not limited to, participants that use wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and other mobility devices. To request reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email Arianna Moliere at amoliere@nyrr.org.
We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Parents/guardians can register youth runners as girl, boy, or nonbinary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
Numbers may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth Avenues). Please check back for available dates and times.
Parents/guardians of runners are encouraged to pick up numbers at the NYRR RUNCENTER to avoid event-day lines.
On event day, number pickup will be available at Race-Day Central. Pickup times are:
Stage 1: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
If you plan to pick up a runner's number on the day of the event, please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of their run.
Stage 1: Participants should report to the staging area (starts separated by age group) 10 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that Stage 1 dashes will start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.
View the table below for a schedule of start times for each stage of the Rising New York Road Runners event. For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.
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| Start Time | Group | Distance |
| Festival/Activities | ||
| 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | All Ages | N/A |
| Stage 1 | ||
| 9:30 a.m. | Age 2 | 50 Feet |
| 9:37 a.m. | Age 3 | 150 Feet |
| 9:42 a.m. | Age 4 | 200 Feet |
| 9:49 a.m. | Age 5 | 300 Feet |
| 9:56 a.m. | Age 6 | 350 Feet |
| 10:03 a.m. | Age 7 | 450 Feet |
| 10:10 a.m. | Age 8 | 500 Feet |
| 10:17 a.m. | Age 9-11 | 550 Feet |
Stage 1: Check back for the event map. Participants will run short dashes of various distances. See the Schedule of Events section for the estimated distances each age group will run.
We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.
In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.
If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, parents/guardians will be informed as soon as possible. Events will not be rescheduled.
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