NYRR Summer Speed Series #1: Get ready for the 2026 NYRR Summer Speed Series at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. Chase fast times on a state-of-the-art 400-meter Mondo track and test your speed across a full lineup of events. Whether you're competing, trying something new, or racing with friends, this is your moment to shine under the stadium lights.
Race Details
Event spots at each NYRR Summer Speed Series meet are limited.
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Schedule of Events:
1600 Meters
200 Meters
800 Meters
Long Jump
Shot Put
Sprint Relay
Meet Dates:
NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 (August 5): Register on this page.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #2 (August 11): Register
here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 (August 18): Register
here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series Community Night (on August 26): Invitational
NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (September 2): Invitational
NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships New this year is an invitational event showcasing the top athletes from the NYRR Summer Speed Series. To qualify, runners must finish among the top athletes in at least one event during the series (the number of top finishers may vary by event and meet date). Learn more about the
NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships and how to qualify.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
