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Back to School Mile at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile

Back to School Mile at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile

September 7, 2025, Sunday at 10:00 AM, Manhattan - Fifth Avenue

The New Balance 5th Avenue Mile returns for its 44th year, bringing another iconic race near Museum Mile. Kids can join the excitement with the Back to School Mile, running along the same fast and fun course.

Stage 3 Results

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260 Total Stage 3 Finishers

158 Boys | 102 Girls

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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.

Pre-Race

  • Stages

    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.

  • Accessibility

    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.

  • Notes on Registration

    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 Number Pickup

    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 on the following days:

    • Saturday, August 23, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, August 24, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • Monday, August 25, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, August 26, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, August 27, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, August 28, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Friday, August 29, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, August 30, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, August 31, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

    **The NYRR RUNCENTER will be closed on Monday, September 1, for Labor Day**

    • Tuesday, September 2, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, September 3, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, September 4, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

    **The RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub will close at 5:30 p.m. on September 5**

    • Friday, September 5, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, September 6, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

    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.

  • Schedule of Events

    Stage 1

    Stage 1 participants should report to the staging area (starts separated by age group) 15 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that Stage 1 dashes start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.

    Stages 2 and 3

    Stage 2 and 3 participants should report to the corrals 15 minutes before the start of their run. Staff will walk participants to the start line.

    For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.

    Start Time

    Group

    Distance

    Youth Wheelchair

    9:50 a.m.

    All Ages

    1 Mile

    9:57 a.m.

    All Ages

    400 Meters

    Stage 3

    10:00 a.m.

    Corrals A, B, C, D

    1 Mile

    Stage 2

    10:10 a.m.

    Corrals E & F Ages 12-18

    1 Mile

    10:15 a.m.

    Corral G Ages 10-11

    1 Mile

    10:20 a.m.

    Corral H Ages 8-9

    1 Mile

    Stage 1

    10:30 a.m.

    Age 2

    50 Feet

    10:40 a.m.

    Ages 3-4

    150 Feet

    10:50 a.m.

    Ages 5-6

    300 Feet

    11:00 a.m.

    Ages 7-8

    450 Feet

    11:10 a.m.

    Ages 9-11

    600 Feet

    See here for the full race-day schedule, including adult race heats.

More Race Information

Cancellation Policy

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.