Flushing Meadows Kids Run at the Citizens Queens 10K

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.

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) on the following dates:

• Tuesday, May 19, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 20, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 21, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 22, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 23, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, May 24, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.



**The RUNCENTER will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day**



• Tuesday, May 26, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Wednesday, May 27, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 28, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Friday, May 29, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 30, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, May 31, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Monday, June 1, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 2, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.  
• Wednesday, June 3, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, June 4, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Friday, June 5, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, June 6, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Monday, June 8, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 9, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.  
• Wednesday, June 10, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, June 11, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Friday, June 12, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, June 13, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 14, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Monday, June 15, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 16, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.  
• Wednesday, June 17, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, June 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 



**The RUNCENTER will be closed June 19 for Juneteenth**

Numbers will also be available for pickup at the Citizens Woodside Branch (5120 Northern Boulevard, Woodside, NY) on the following dates:

• Wednesday, June 17: 12:00 p.m–5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, June 18: 12:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.

Race numbers will be available for pickup at the New Balance Flatiron Flagship Store (150 5th Ave, New York, NY 10011) on the following dates:

• Wednesday, June 10: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, June 11: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 17: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, June 18: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Stage 1

Stage 1 participants should report to the staging area (starts separated by age group) 15 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that Stage 1 dashes start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.

Stages 2 and 3

Stage 2 and 3 participants should report to the corrals 15 minutes before the start of their run. 

For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.

For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.

Stage 1: Participants will run short dashes of varying distances. See the Schedule of Events section for estimated distances by age group.

Stage 2: Participants will run an out-and-back course that starts and finishes on Meridian Road (at the adult Citizens Queens 10K start line). Runners will begin by heading southwest toward Rodman Walk, make a U-turn shortly after passing Rodman Walk, and then head back to the start line.

Stage 3: Participants will run an out-and-back course that starts and finishes on Meridian Road (at the adult Citizens Queens 10K start line). Runners will begin by heading southwest toward Avenue of Commerce, make a U-turn near the intersection of Meridian Road and Pacific Avenue, and then head back to the start line.

We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.

Bag check will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central.

While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at registration, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep. 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.

Participants will receive a New Balance lunchbox. Souvenirs are subject to availability and will only be distributed on event day from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central. A youth race number is required to collect the souvenir.

After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org. Awards will be presented on race day to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Stage 3 finishers in the girl, boy, and nonbinary categories. Awards will only be distributed at the race finish.

In case of an emergency during the event (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.

Code of Conduct
Rules of Competition
Youth Race Procedures

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.