Back to School Mile at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
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Coming SoonBack to School Mile at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile - Stage 1Non-Scored Youth - Stage 1 Ages 2 - 11Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 10:30 AMDistance: Kids DashEntry Fees: This is a free event
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Coming SoonBack to School Mile at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile - Stage 2Non-Scored Wave Starts Youth - Stage 2 Ages 8 - 18Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 10:10 AMDistance: 1 MileEntry Fees: This is a free event
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Coming SoonBack to School Mile at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile - Stage 3Scored Youth - Stage 3 Ages 12 - 18Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 10:00 AMDistance: 1 MileEntry Fees: This is a free event
The New Balance 5th Avenue Mile returns for its 44th year, bringing another iconic race to the heart of Museum Mile. Kids can join the excitement with the Back to School Mile, running along the same fast and fun course. It’s the perfect way to start the school year strong – running, cheering, and celebrating with family and friends!
It’s the perfect way to start the school year strong – running, cheering, and celebrating with family and friends!
Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a New Balance hat. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth events. Follow and use #RisingNYRR in your social posts to share the event-day fun. For more information on the adult race, please visit the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile 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 non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
Race 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 in for the dates and times available.
Parents and guardians of runners are encouraged to pick up race numbers at the NYRR RUNCENTER to avoid race-day lines.
On race day, number pickup will be available at Race-Day Central, located on 5th Avenue between E 67th and E 68th Streets. Pickup times are as follows:
- Stage 1: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
- Stage 2: 8:30 - 10:05 a.m.
- Stage 3: 8:30 - 9:55 a.m.
Souvenirs will only be distributed on race day.
If you plan to pick up a runner's race number on race day, please arrive at least 60 minutes before the start of their run.
Check back closer to race day for more details.
Stage 1: Check back in 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.
Stages 2 & 3: Check back in for the event map. Participants will run a one-mile course that starts on 5th Avenue at E. 81st Street and finishes on 5th Avenue at E. 60th Street near Grand Army Plaza.
We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA on WhatsApp.
Finishers will receive a New Balance hat. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Souvenirs will only be distributed on race day from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central, located on 5th Avenue between E 67th and E 68th Streets. A youth race number must be presented to collect the event souvenir.
After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.
Awards will be given to the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place girl, boy, and non-binary Back to School Mile at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile - Stage 3 finishers. Awards will only be distributed on event day at the race finish.
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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