Achilles Hope & Possibility Kids Races with Rising New York Road Runners - Stage 1

Date

June 26, 2022
10:00 AM

Add to Calendar
Location

Central Park
Distance

Various Distances
Hashtag

#GoAchilles and #RisingNYRR

Youth Races – Stage 1
Youth
Non-Scored

About

Support the important mission of Achilles International by bringing the whole family to the Achilles Hope & Possibility Kids’ Races with Rising New York Road Runners on Sunday, June 26. This is exactly one month before the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.Since 1983, Achilles International has been transforming the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection.

The global organization has empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe. Follow and use hashtag #GoAchilles on social leading up to race day to celebrate this inspiring community.

Registration for this kids event is FREE and open for runners ages 2 to 11 of all abilities. Kids will cover various distances depending on age group. Every finisher will receive a New Balance souvenir. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.

Post about the event using hashtags #RisingNYRR and #GoAchilles on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth races and events.

Why Run with Rising New York Road Runners?

Rising New York Road Runners events are designed to be fun, inclusive, and an opportunity for our youth to see what they are capable of. Registration for all Rising New York Road Runners events is completely free and made possible by the generosity of our community.

Pre-Race

Notes on Registration

The race will operate under Safety Procedures at NYRR Races guidelines.
We’ve updated our website with a new change to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Runners can now register as female, male, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.

Stages

The chart below is a guide to the stages available at this event. Use the chart to determine the appropriate stage for your child. If you need help determining your child's stage, contact help@nyrr.org.

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.

COVID-19 Vaccine and Face Coverings

In alignment with the NYC Department of Education, any youth registered as a participant for a Rising New York Road Runners event will be strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Youth participants will be required to wear a face covering in the corral before their race and in the post-finish area after their race; they will not be required to wear a face covering on the course during the race.

Race Number Pickup  

Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates: 

Saturday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 
Monday, June 20, 10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, June 21, 10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 
Thursday, June 23, 10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 
Friday, June 24, 10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 
Saturday, June 25, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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

On race day, number pickup will be available from 8:30 a.m. –10:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central, which will be located at Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. If you are planning to pick up your materials on race day, please arrive at least 90 minutes prior to the start of the race.

The souvenir will be distributed on race day only.  

Race Day

Schedule of Events

View the table below for a schedule of start times for each stage of the Rising New York Road Runners event.

Start Time	Stage	Distance
10:00 A.M.	Stage 1 All Genders	Dash

The Course

View the course map.

Stage 1 participants will run short dash races of various distances along Center Road near Race-Day Central. See the table below for a list of estimated distances each age group in Stage 1 will run.

AGE	Distance
2	50 feet
3 and 4	50 yards (150 feet)
5 and 6	100 yards (300 feet)
7 and 8	150 yards (450 feet)
9, 10, and 11	200 yards (600 feet)

More Race Information

Cancellation Policy

If NYRR cancels an offering due to an increase of local COVID-19 cases or 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.

Health and Safety Resources

The health and safety of our runners and our staff remain a priority for NYRR. All NYRR staff will be practicing social distancing and wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Please stay up-to-date on the latest news and guidelines from the CDC, WHO, and your local and national authorities. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us at help@nyrr.org. Thank you for your continued patience and support.