NYRR ❤️ Members. Celebrate the legacy of Grete Waitz at this members-only Central Park race!
More About NYRR Grete’s Great Gallop 10K – Members Only
Race Details
Join New York Road Runners members to celebrate the legacy of Grete Waitz with a run through Central Park on Saturday, August 22 at this NYRR members-only race. This special race and festival are the highlight of NYRR's member celebrations. Race on the same course where Grete won her five New York Mini 10K titles—setting road race world records in 1979 and 1980—and where she ran the final miles of her record nine New York City Marathon victories. Grete later became the founding chair of the NYRR Foundation, which has evolved into NYRR Community Impact.
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All registrants will receive a New Balance tri-blend t-shirt.
Registration is open only for NYRR members. Please log into your account to register for this race. Runners must have an active NYRR membership at the time of registration.
At NYRR MEMBERS MATTER!
It's NYRR's third Member Week which is an annual week-long celebration (August 17-22) to express gratitude and appreciation for NYRR members. The week-long celebration will include a roster of special activities, opportunities, exclusive offers, perks, and giveaways, culminating with a member only race (NYRR Grete’s Great Gallop 10K) and post-race festival experience.
Member-Only Standby List
The Member-Only Standby List for the NYRR Grete's Greate Gallop 10K 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.
Pre-Race
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
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
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.
If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a NYRR 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 runners 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.
The NYRR RUNCENTER is now closed while we continue renovations. Please visit the New Balance Run Hub next door at 322 West 57th Street for bib and race premium pickup on the following dates:.
Saturday, August 8, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 9, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
** Bib distribution will end early at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13. **
Thursday, August 13, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Friday, August 14, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 15, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 16, 10:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 17, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 21, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the New Balance Run Hub to avoid race day lines.
All participants will receive a New Balance Short Sleeve Shirt at number pickup. Your shirt size may not be available at the time of bib pickup.
On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park).
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 TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 12M
While the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub is being renovated, we're offering extra bib pickup options. Runners can pick up their Grete’s bib and premium after the Training 12M at Race-Day Central.
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.
