Rising NYRR at the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K
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Coming SoonRising NYRR at the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K - Stage 1Non-Scored Youth - Stage 1 Ages 2 - 11Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 09:50 AMDistance: Kids DashEntry Fees: This is a free event
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Coming SoonRising NYRR at the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K - Stage 2Non-Scored Youth - Stage 2 Ages 8 - 18Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 08:55 AMDistance: 1/2 MileEntry Fees: This is a free event
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Coming SoonRising NYRR at the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K - Stage 3Scored Youth - Stage 3 Ages 12 - 18Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 08:35 AMDistance: 1 MileEntry Fees: This is a free event
Kick off Harlem Week 2026 with an exciting, family-friendly day of running that brings the whole community together.
Bring the kids out to the Rising New York Road Runners at the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K run and experience the energy, culture, and spirit of Harlem. Harlem Week is an annual celebration showcasing the very best of the neighborhood, highlighting its rich legacy in arts, culture, business, entertainment, and sports.
Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–18 of all abilities. Participants will receive a New Balance lunch box (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 Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run 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) in advance of the event. Check back closer to the event for more information.
Check back closer to the event for more information.
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.
Stage 2: Check back for the event map. Participants will run an out-and-back course that starts and finishes on W. 136th Street and Edgevombe Ave (at the adult Percy Sutton Harlem 5K start line). Runners will begin by heading north toward W. 139 St take a right and a quick a left on St Nicholas Ave and head north towards the turnaround point on W. 140 St. Runners will then go south on St Nicholas Ave, turn on W 139 St, and then back down to W. 136 St on Edgecombe Ave.
Stage 3: Check back for the event map. Participants will run an out-and-back course that starts and finishes on W. 136th Street and Edgevombe Ave (at the adult Percy Sutton Harlem 5K start line). Runners will begin by heading north toward W. 139 St take a right and a quick a left on St Nicholas Ave and head north towards the turnaround point on W. 145 St. Runners will then go south on St Nicholas Ave, turn on W 139 St, and then back down to W. 136 St on Edgecombe Ave.
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 10:00 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 lunch box. Souvenirs are subject to availability and will only be distributed on event day from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central. A youth 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.
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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