Rising NYRR at the NYRR Van Cortlandt Park Cross Country #1 - Stage 3
10:00 AM
Inspire your kids to be active for life by kicking off TCS New York City Marathon race week at the Rising NYRR Kids Kickoff in Central Park. Families can bring young runners of all ages and abilities to this free event, cheer kids on as they run a fun course, and enjoy different activities at a festival.
Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a finisher medal and a New Balance T-shirt. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
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 staging area (starts separated by age group) 10 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that dashes for age groups within Stage 1 will start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.
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 |
Festival | ||
7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | All Ages | N/A |
Youth Wheelchair | ||
8:10 a.m. | All Ages | 1 Mile |
8:10 a.m. | All Ages | 400 Meters |
Stage 3 | ||
8:30 a.m. | Corrals A, B, C & D | 1.5 Miles |
Stage 2 | ||
8:45 a.m. | Corrals E, F, G & H | 1.5 Miles |
Stage 1 | ||
9:30 a.m. | Age 2 | 50 Feet |
9:40 a.m. | Ages 3-4 | 150 Feet |
9:50 a.m. | Age 5 | 300 Feet |
9:55 a.m. | Age 6 | 350 Feet |
10:00 a.m. | Age 7 | 450 Feet |
10:05 a.m. | Age 8 | 500 Feet |
10:10 a.m. | Ages 9-11 | 550 Feet |
All event information is subject to change.
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