Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run 4M

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June 27, 2026, Saturday at 8:00 AM, Manhattan - Central Park

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Join a powerful celebration of unity at the Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run™ 4M.

Race Details

Run with pride and show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community at the Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run™ 4M. This year's theme, "Hearts in Motion: United in Every Stride," celebrates the unity we share through movement, reminding us that pride is strongest when we lift each other up.

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Since its inaugural race in Central Park in 1982, the Pride Run has stood as a landmark moment—launching a powerful, enduring partnership among Front Runners New York, New York Road Runners, and the City of New York.

Today, the race continues to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride and the ongoing movement toward equality, diversity, and inclusion for all. In 2019, the event made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest pride charity run, with more than 10,200 finishers.

About Front Runners New York and Donation Beneficiary

Front Runners New York is New York City’s premier LGBTQ+ running and multisport club. Founded in 1979, the club has grown to over 1,200 members, representing one of the largest LGBTQ+ athletic clubs in the world. Each year, Front Runners New York makes a donation to a nonprofit organization serving LGBTQ+ New Yorkers—the 2026 beneficiary is Housing Works. Since 1990, Housing Works has provided a comprehensive array of services to more than 30,000 homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Member-Only Standby List

The Member-Only Standby List for the Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run™ 4M is full. If you already submitted your name to the Member-Only Standby List for this event, you could be selected from the standby list and sent a non-complimentary invitation code up to 48 hours before the event date.

Active NYRR members can read about the Member-Only Standby List here.

Why Race with New York Road Runners?

When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.

All event information is subject to change.

More About Housing Works

Housing Works provides primary and behavioral healthcare for 15,000+ low-income and unhoused New Yorkers, with 140,000+ visits annually at little or no cost to patients. The organization has six community healthcare clinics across NYC staffed by providers specializing in HIV healthcare, substance-use disorders, and treatment of chronic illnesses. In 2024, two new world-class health clinics opened in Hell’s Kitchen and Harlem. By reducing barriers to care, Housing Works is ending AIDS and saving lives. Housing Works is the nation's largest supportive housing provider for individuals living with HIV. With 700+ units of housing across NYC and 200+ currently under construction, the organization leads the way in providing our most vulnerable New Yorkers with the housing stability needed for successful HIV treatment. Housing Works also operates multiple temporary shelter properties with hundreds of beds and linkage to long-term care. Advocacy Housing Works' grassroots advocacy helps local efforts to secure funding for healthcare and housing assistance and national and international efforts to end AIDS. Recent victories include the restoration of HIV funding originally cut in the New York City FY25 budget and taking legal action to protect a SUNY student suspended based on harmful HIV stigmatization.

Active NYRR members can read about the Member-Only Standby List here.

Pre-Race

Training Resources
Check out our training resources that'll help you prepare for race day.
- In-person Group Training, geared toward local New York City runners who enjoy running with others
- Virtual training through NYRR x Runna, the world's top-rated running coach app, to train anywhere, anytime
- Free training guides and tips through our Runner Resources
Registration Fee Protection
NYRR offers Protecht, a refund program that provides registration fee protection on all paid events. This includes races and Group Training, and it will protect NYRR x Runna fees if it is an add-on to a race. To learn more, click here.
Accessibility
NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.
To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.
Guide or Support Runner Request
If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a New York Road Runners event, please follow the process explained here. To request guide and support runners, email accessibility@nyrr.org at time of registration. All requests must be placed by the registered athlete at least two weeks prior to the event.
Race Free
We at New York Road Runners believe running should be accessible to everyone. To help, we created NYRR Race Free to provide race fee assistance to those who qualify financially.
In 2026, we will offer 1,000 spots in the NYRR Race Free Program and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including entry for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Accepted NYRR Race Free participants will receive up to 6 complimentary entries to our weekly races and the opportunity to access training for free.
The 2026 application period is now closed. We invite you to apply for the 2027 NYRR Race Freeprogram, which is expected to open in October 2026. Please visit the NYRR Race Free page for updates in September.
Notes on Registration
- Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
- Runners can register as woman, man, or nonbinary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
- If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please visit our cashless kiosk at the NYRR RUNCenter.
- This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.
Race Number Pickup
Numbers (which include your timing tag) 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 dates:
- Saturday, June 6, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Monday, June 8, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 9, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 10, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 11, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 12, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 13, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, June 14, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Monday, June 15, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 16, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 17, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
**The RUNCENTER will be closed June 19 for Juneteenth**
- Saturday, June 20, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, June 21, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Monday, June 22, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 23, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 24, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 25, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 26, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines.
All participants will receive a New Balance Singlet at number pickup.
On race day, number pickup will be available beginning at 6:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central, (located near the Naumburg Bandshell).
Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.
Race Number Pickup at the Citizen Queens 10K
While the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub is being renovated, we're offering extra bib pickup options. Runners of the Citizens Queens 10K who are also participating in the Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run 4M can pick up their Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run 4M bib and premium after the Citizens Queens 10K on June 20 at Race-Day Central.
Race Number Pickup at the New Balance Flatiron Flagship Store
Race numbers will be available for pickup at the New Balance Flatiron Flagship Store (150 5th Ave, New York, NY 10011) on the following dates:
- Wednesday, June 10: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 11: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 17: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
** The New Balance store will be closed on June 18 for the New York Knicks Championship parade **
- Wednesday, June 24: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 25: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Race Number Pickup at the TD One Vanderbilt
Race numbers will be available for pickup at the TD One Vanderbilt (1 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017) on the following dates:
- Monday, June 22, 12:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Race Number Pickup at Volvo Manhattan
Join us for Kick: A Discussion on Queer Running, Identity, & Loveand pick up your bib at Volvo Manhattan at 565 11th Ave, New York, NY 10036 before and during the event on Wednesday, June 24 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials.

More Race Information

Cancellation Policy

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.

No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.

Why Race with New York Road Runners?

When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.