Youth Races and Events

Rising New York Road Runners Events

In-Person Events: Stages and Registration
Rising New York Road Runners offers free, in-person youth events! For event dates and details, check out the NYRR Race Calendar. Rising New York Road Runners events combine structured running with fitness activities to give kids a fun and rewarding experience, so they want to continue to be active for the rest of their lives. See below for more information about how the three Rising New York Road Runners event stages are designed. Unsure of the stage that’s right for your child? Contact support here. You can also review the NYRR Age Policy for Running Events and Youth Race Procedures, which includes a step-by-step guide for attending a youth event. For details about youth award categories, please review the criteria and eligibility rules.

The chart below is a guide to the stages available. Use the chart to determine the appropriate stage for your child. If you need help determining your child's stage, contact our Runner Services team.

Stage	Ages	Event Type	Register If
1	2-11	Non-competitive Untimed shorter distances Fitness activities	Your child is new to physical activity or running, but likes playing games and being active.
2	8-18	Non-competitive Untimed medium distances Fitness activities	Your child likes running, but isn’t ready for a competitive event. Your child likes playing games and being active.
3	12-18	Competitive Timed longer distances Fitness activities	Your child is comfortable running a longer distance and racing other kids in a competitive setting.

Virtual Events
Rising New York Road Runners' events are also available through a series of free and fun Virtual Youth Events, including Virtual Challenges and Virtual Races. Virtual Challenges feature engaging games led by world-class athletes that the whole family, class, team, or school can do together. Virtual Races bring the excitement of race-day directly to kids, from the race bib to the finisher certificate.