Name: NYRR Team Champs 5M
Start: 2026-07-26T11:30:00Z
Location: Central Park

Race Day

Results

This race is completed.

4,926 Total Finishers

2,704 Men | 2,203 Women | 19 Nonbinary

View official results from this race.

View the race-day photo gallery here.

Race-Day Number Pickup Policy

On race day, number pickup will be available beginning at 6:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located behind the backstop of Ballfield #8 in Central Park, near East Drive and 102nd Street).

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.

Start Location / Course Map

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START

Runners will start on the 102nd Street Cross Drive heading west and turning left onto West Drive. The course will continue south on West Drive through the lower loop before proceeding north onto East Drive towards the finish at the 102nd Street Cross Drive.

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

Bag check will be available beginning at 6:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located behind the backstop of Ballfield #8 in Central Park, near East Drive and 102nd Street).

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.

Race Amenities

The following race-day amenities will be provided and are subject to availability.

Course

Water

Post-Race

Water
Cupped Gatorade
Snyder's Pretzels
NY Apple

Reusable Cups at Races

New York Road Runners, in collaboration with Cup Zero, is working to reduce single-use waste. Reusable hydration cups are available at this race. Runners are strongly encouraged to return their cups to the designated receptacles in the post-finish area. Returning the cups ensures they can be cleaned, reused, and kept from landfill, supporting both the environment and the program’s success.

Prohibited Items

For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

Live Team Standings, Runner Tracking (App), Results, and Awards

Get live team standings during the event.

Live, unofficial results/runner tracking will be available in the NYRR App during the event. Please note: Runner tracking is available at all scored races.

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.

Race-Day Emergency Phone Number

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

More About NYRR Team Championships 5M

Race Details

This club-favorite includes men’s, women’s, and nonbinary points races worth double points in the 2026 NYRR Club Points Series.

Last year’s champions set the bar high: Brooklyn Track Club took the men’s title, Central Park Track Club Tracksmith led the women’s field, and Front Runners NY claimed the nonbinary division. Who will rise to the challenge this year?

Rep your club or crew in this five-mile showdown where fierce competition meets camaraderie. From established teams to emerging squads, the city’s running spirit is on full display, and bragging rights are up for grabs!

All registrants will receive a New Balance shoe bag.

Member-Only Standby List

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 the race on a first-come, first-served basis.

Active NYRR Members can read about and join the Member-Only Standby List here.

Why Race with New York Road Runners?

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.

Pre-Race

Training Resources

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

Registation Fee Protection

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.

Accessibility

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.

Guide or Support Runner Request

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 guide and support runners, email accessibility@nyrr.org at time of registration. All requests must be placed by runners at least two weeks prior to the event.

Race Free

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 1,000 spots in the NYRR Race Free Program and more than 3,000 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.

Notes on Registration

Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
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.
This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.

Race Number Pickup

The NYRR RUNCENTER is now closed while we continue renovations. Please visit the New Balance Run Hub next door at 322 West 57th Street for bib and race premium pickup on the following dates:

Saturday, July 11, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Monday, July 13, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 16, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 17, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m..
Saturday, July 18, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 19, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m..
Monday, July 20, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m..
Thursday, July 23, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 24, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. 
Saturday, July 25,10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines. 

All participants will receive a New Balance shoe bag at number pickup.

On race day, number pickup will be available beginning at 6:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located behind the backstop of Ballfield #8 in Central Park, near East Drive and 102nd Street).

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. 

NYRR Team Champs 5M Race Number Pickup at Westfield World Trade Center

Location: Westfield World Trade Center 185 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007

Bib pickup will be available on the C2 level of the Oculus near Under Armour and Sephora

More Race Info

Requirements for Team Scoring

In order to score for a team, an entrant must be a member of an established and NYRR-recognized running team and must have completed at least one NYRR scored/qualifying race for that team since (but not including) the previous year’s Team Championships. Furthermore, they may not have competed for that team until at least 90 days after having competed for another team.

If a participating team has not fielded a full team in their division (men’s open, women’s open, nonbinary open, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+) at a prior NYRR Club Points race since (but not including) the previous year’s Team Championships, the team may not score in that division at the NYRR Team Championships.

All team categories for the NYRR Team Championships are scored by net time. At the Team Championships, points are doubled in each team category as follows:

Open: 10 men, 10 women, and 3 nonbinary runners score for a team in their respective races
40+: 5 men/5 women
50+: 3 men/3 women
60+: 3 men/3 women
70+: 3 men/3 women

Cancellation Policy

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.