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Rising NYRR at the NYRR Grete's Great Gallop 10K

Rising NYRR at the NYRR Grete's Great Gallop 10K

August 23, 2025, Saturday at 9:30 AM, Manhattan - Central Park

Celebrate the legacy of running legend Grete Waitz at the Rising New York Road Runners at the NYRR Grete’s Great Gallop 10K event!

Race Details

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Young runners will run in Central Park, near the very course where Grete made history – winning five NYRR New York Mini 10K titles, setting road race world records in 1979 and 1980, and running the final miles of her record-breaking nine New York City Marathon victories. Beyond her achievements, Grete was the founding chair of the NYRR Foundation, now known as NYRR Community Impact, inspiring future generations of runners.

Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 11 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a New Balance sweatband set. 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 NYRR Grete’s Great Gallop 10K - Members Only 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 nonbinary. 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 dates:

    • Saturday, August 9, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, August 10, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • Monday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

    **The RUNCENTER will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12**

    • Tuesday, August 12, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday, August 13, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, August 14, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Friday, August 15, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, August 16, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, August 17, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • Monday, August 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, August 20, 9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, August 21, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Friday, August 22, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

    Parents and guardians of runners are encouraged to pick up race numbers at the NYRR RUNCENTER to avoid race-day lines.

    Stage 1: On race day, race number pickup will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Race-Day Central, located at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park.

    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.

More Race Information

Cancellation

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, parents/guardians of participants will be informed as soon as possible. Events will not be rescheduled.