Rising NYRR at the NYRR Van Cortlandt Park Cross Country #1 - Stage 3
10:00 AM
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Bring the kids to the Rising NYRR at the NYRR Mindful 5K in Flushing Meadows Corona Park as we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month on Saturday, May 4. The event is a celebration of running’s profound impact on mental well-being. Learn more about our free resources that can help support kids’ mental well-being here.
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.
Unsure of the stage that’s right for your child? Read the Stages section below for a full description.
Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth races and 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 NYRR Mindful Miles 5K race page.
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.
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.
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Start Time | Group | Distance |
Stage 3 | ||
9:00 a.m. | Corrals A, B, C, & D | 1 Mile |
Stage 2 | ||
9:20 a.m. |
Corral E & F |
1/2 Mile |
9:30 a.m. |
Corral G |
1/2 Mile |
9:40 a.m. |
Corral H |
1/2 Mile |
Stage 1 | ||
10:15 a.m. | Age 2 | 75 Feet |
10:20 a.m. | Ages 3-4 | 150 Feet |
10:25 a.m. | Ages 5-6 | 400 Feet |
10:30 a.m. | Ages 7-8 | 650 Feet |
10:35 a.m. | Ages 9-11 | 750 Feet |
All event information is subject to change.
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