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Percy Sutton Harlem 5K - Volunteers

  • 9+1 Credit

August 8, 2026, Saturday at 5:30 AM, Manhattan - Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot

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NYRR Ambassador

Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot|6:00 AM

Location: Harlem - Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM Volunteers will act as representatives for NYRR, assisting with runner lines, answering athletes’ questions and directing athletes around race day central.

  • 9+1
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Course Marshal

Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot|7:00 AM

Location: Harlem - Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Volunteers cheer on runners as well as help to keep runners and spectators safe.

  • 9+1
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Post-Race Amenities

Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot|6:45 AM

Location: Harlem - Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot 6:45 AM - 11:00 AM Volunteers will assist with the set up and break down of the amenities area in the finish walk off.

  • 9+1
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Fluid Station

Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot|6:45 AM

Location: Harlem - Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot 6:45 AM - 11:00 AM Volunteers help keep race participants hydrated with water and Gatorade on the course.

  • 9+1
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Pre-Race Water & Cup Zero Support

Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot|6:30 AM

Location: Harlem - Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM Support distribution of pre-race water before the race starts. Following the race start, support CupZero cup recovery.

  • 9+1
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Bag Check

Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot|6:00 AM

Location: Harlem - Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM Volunteers will assist with the collection and organization of runner baggage.

  • 9+1
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Youth Event Assistant

Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot|7:00 AM

Location: Harlem - Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Volunteers will support the Rising New York Road Runners event by acting as course marshals, corral marshals, and providing encouragement to kids

  • 9+1
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Start and Finish

Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot|6:15 AM

Location: Harlem - Percy Sutton Educational Complex Parking Lot 6:15 AM - 11:00 AM Volunteers will assist at the start and finish of the race. At the start, they will assist with loading the corrals, ensuring all runners go into the appropriate corral.

  • 9+1

Race Day Information

  • Race-Day Number Pickup Policy

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    Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.

  • Start Location / The Course

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    We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.

  • Bag Check

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    Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed. Only clear bags may be checked at bag check; we are unable to check opaque bags of any size.

    NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.

  • Race Amenities

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  • Prohibited Items

    For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

  • Race-Day Emergency Phone Number

    In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.