Rising NYRR at the NYRR Staten Island Half - Stage 1
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TCS New York City Marathon race week is one of the best weeks in NYC, and your kids can get the festivities off to a great start! Bring the young athletes in the family to the inaugural Rising NYRR Kids Kickoff on Sunday, October 29, at Central Park, home of the iconic finish line. Kids of all ages and abilities are welcome to join this FREE and fun race and discover the joy of running. The course distance varies from short dashes to 1.5-miles. Our event is organized in three stages, each based on age, physical activity, and competitiveness. Read the Stages section below to find the right Stage for your child.
Registration for this event is FREE and open to runners of all abilities ages 2 to 18. Every participant will receive a New Balance lunchbox.
Unsure of the stage that’s right for your child? Read the Stages section below.
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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.
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... |
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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. |
Participants should report to the corrals 10 minutes before the start of their run. Staff will walk participants to the start line.
View the table below for a schedule of start times for each stage of the Rising New York Road Runners event. For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.
Start Time | Stage | Distance |
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8:10 a.m. | Youth Wheelchair – All Genders | 1.5 Miles |
8:30 a.m. | Stage 3 – All Genders | 1.5 Miles |
8:45 a.m. | Stage 2 – All Genders | 1.5 Miles |
9:30 a.m. | Stage 1 – All Genders | Various Distances (Dashes Only) |
All event information is subject to change.
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