Flushing Meadows Kids Run at the Citizens Queens 10K
June 14, 2025, Saturday at 9:05 AM, Queens - Flushing Meadows
Kids can come spend a day in Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the Flushing Meadows Kids Run at the Citizens Queens 10K, with opportunities to run and participate in fun physical activities at a race-day festival.
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Stage 3: 109 Total Finishers
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Stage 2: 186 Total Finishers
Stage 1: 253 Total Finishers
Race Details
Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a medal. Stage 1 finishers will receive a New Balance cooling towel and Stages 2 and 3 finishers will receive a New Balance bucket hat. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
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. The Citizens® Queens 10K is part of our Five-Borough Series, which showcases our renewed commitment to the individuals and communities in each borough.
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.
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) on the following days:
- Saturday, May 31, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Monday, June 2, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 3, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 4, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 5, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 6, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 7, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, June 8, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Monday, June 9, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 10, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 11, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 12, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 13, 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.
Race numbers will also be available for pickup at the Citizens Woodside Branch (5120 Northern Boulevard, Woodside, NY) on the following dates:
- Thursday, June 12: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 13: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
On race day, race number pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 10 minutes before your child's start time at Race-Day Central, located on Avenue of Progress in Flushing Meadows Corona 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.
Souvenirs will only be distributed on race day.
Queens Race Number Pickup at Citizens Woodside Branch
Race numbers will also be available for pickup at the Citizens Woodside Branch (5120 Northern Boulevard, Woodside, NY) on the following dates:
- Thursday, June 12: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 13: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
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.
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
Groups
Distance
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
All Ages
Festival
Youth Wheelchair
8:35 a.m.
All Ages
1 Mile
8:37 a.m.
All Ages
400 Meters
Stage 3
9:05 a.m.
Corrals A, B, C, D
1 Mile
Stage 2
9:25 a.m.
Corrals E & F (Ages 12-18)
1/2 Mile
9:35 a.m.
Corral G (Ages 10-11)
1/2 Mile
9:45 a.m.
Corral H (Ages 8-9)
1/2 Mile
Stage 1
9:45 a.m.
Age 2
75 Feet
9:53 a.m.
Ages 3-4
150 Feet
10:01 a.m.
Ages 5-6
400 Feet
10:09 a.m.
Ages 7-8
650 Feet
10:17 a.m.
Ages 9-11
750 Feet
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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.
