NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships
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Registration ClosedNYRR Summer Speed Series ChampionshipsScored Track & FieldWednesday, September 2, 2026 at 06:00 PMDistance: OtherEntry Fees: From $0.00 to $21.15 see all
The 2026 NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships brings together the fastest and most consistent athletes from across the Summer Speed Series for an invitational showdown at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. This is the ultimate test of speed, skill, and strategy on a state-of-the-art 400-meter Mondo track, celebrating NYC’s unique track and field running tradition.
Participation in the Championships is by qualification only, based on event performances recorded during meets 1–3 of the NYRR Summer Speed Series. Athletes qualify using their best time or mark in each event, and the top performers in each discipline will be invited to compete. Championship races will be organized as seeded final heats, with awards presented to top finishers by gender in every event. Invited participants will also receive a special championship registration package.
Schedule of Events:
Coming soon.
The event will conclude with a Distance Medley Relay, organized on site to cap off the competition.
Spectators Are Invited!
See some of the city’s fastest runners, NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships qualifiers, compete head-to-head under the stadium lights. Watch club rivalries play out on the track, witness personal bests, and experience the tradition of New York’s unique track and field scene at an invitational championship. From sprints to middle-distance races and field events, the NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships lets you experience the championship energy up close and in person.
- NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 (on August 5): Register here.
- NYRR Summer Speed Series #2 (on August 11): Register here.
- NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 (on August 18): Register here.
- NYRR Summer Speed Series Community Night (on August 26): Invitational
- NYRR Summer Speed Sereis Championships (September 2): Invitational
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 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.
All event information is subject to change.
Kids of all abilities and ages 12 to 18 are welcome to join the Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships 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.
More information coming soon.
Check out our training resources that'll help you prepare for race day.
- In-person Group Training, geared toward local New York City runners who enjoy running with others
- Virtual training through NYRR x Runna, the world's top-rated running coach app, to train anywhere, anytime
- Free training guides and tips through our Runner Resources
NYRR offers Protecht, a refund program that provides registration fee protection on all paid events. This includes races and Group Training, and it will protect NYRR x Runna fees if it is an add-on to a race. To learn more, click here.
If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a New York Road Runners event, please follow the process explained here. To request guide and support runners, email accessibility@nyrr.org at time of registration. All requests must be placed by the registered athlete 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 2026, we will offer 2,000 spots in the NYRR Race Free Program and more than 6,000 complimentary race entries, including entry for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Accepted NYRR Race Free participants will receive up to 6 complimentary entries to our weekly races and the opportunity to access training for free.
The 2026 application period is now closed. We invite you to apply for the 2027 NYRR Race Free program, which is expected to open in October 2026. Please visit the NYRR Race Free page for updates in September.
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.
- Runners can register as woman, man, or nonbinary. 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 visit our cashless kiosk at the NYRR RUNCenter.
Check back closer to race day for details.
There is no bag check. NYRR is not responsible for bags left unattended.
Check back soon for more details.
For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.
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 nonbinary divisions.
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, 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.
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