NYRR Gridiron 5K Presented by The FLAG Art Foundation
February 21, 2026, Saturday at 9:00 AM, Brooklyn - Prospect Park
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1,631 Total Finishers
921 Men | 701 Women | 9 Nonbinary
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Race Details
Originally sidelined by below freezing temps, this race is back on!
Keep the game-day energy going with this free fun, football-themed 5K race in Prospect Park. Wear the race T-shirt designed by artist Jim Hodges and test your skills at the longest football throw contest. This high-energy event brings together runners, football fans, and art lovers for a truly unique winter racing experience.
Each year, The FLAG Art Foundation commissions a special artist to design the commemorative race T-shirt.* This year's shirt was designed by artist, Jim Hodges. Hodges is known for transcending the conventional boundaries of found materials, such as artificial flowers, paper napkins, discarded clothing, etc., in his mixed-media sculptures and collages. The artist transmits emotions and narratives to everyday objects, creating poignant and delicate artworks exploring themes of fragility, temporality, love, and memory.
The FLAG Art Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting contemporary art to diverse audiences. Founded in 2008 by Glenn Fuhrman, FLAG presents rotating exhibitions, thematic group shows, and solo projects while providing curatorial support and a platform for artists. Based in Manhattan’s Chelsea art district, FLAG and all its programs are free and open to the public.
*Subject to availability. This race premium will be available to runners who were registered for the cancelled race. New registrants for this free event will receive a generic bib and no premium.
Longest Football Throw Competition & Prize Drawing
Warm up your arm and get ready for the return of the Longest Football Throw contest before the race at Center Drive. Between 8:00 and 8:25 a.m., you can take one attempt at a Hail Mary toss to prove your quarterbacking skills. The longest thrower in each division (women, nonbinary, men) will take home a prize!
Plus, don’t miss the runners-only prize drawing happening at 8:25 a.m. in the same area, featuring exciting giveaways, including one guaranteed complimentary entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, one of two $200 gift cards to Tavern on the Green, and more!
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 is 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.
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
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 NYRR event, please follow the process explained here. To request to register a support runner, the runner must fill out the following form.
All requests must be placed by runners at least two weeks prior to the event.
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.
- This race is NOT a 9+1 program qualifier.
Race Number Pickup
Canceled Gridiron 4M participants
- If you already picked up your bib for the canceled 4-mile event, please keep your bib to run with on February 21.
- If you did not pick up your bib we will have one for you, along with a participant shirt at either the NYRR RUNCENTER or on race day.
New 5K participants
- Runners who were not originally registered for the 4-mile event will receive a generic bib for this free event.
- There is no race premium for this free event.
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, February 14, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Sunday, February 15, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
**The RUNCENTER will be closed Monday, February 16 for Presidents' Day.**
- Tuesday, February 17, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 19, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 20, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines.
On race day, number pickup will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central located on Center Drive near the Nethermead in Prospect 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.
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.
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.