Event Description
Join us on Sunday, September 26, 2021, for the Fifth Annual Sri Chinmoy 5K, 10K and Kids Race in Alley Pond Park, Queens, NY, featuring a scenic 5K loop course through the park. Simultaneous 10AM start for both 5K & 10K. USATF certified course (NY17063JG).
Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the New York City Dept. of Parks and Recreation.
Event details and schedule
AMENITIES:
Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, free race shirt, medals for all finishers.
THE COURSE:
A fun and scenic 5K loop that winds its way through Alley Pond Park, and also including a 1-Mile section on the Vanderbilt Parkway. 5K = 1 loop, 10K = 2 loops. Course is 99% paved, with three short sections across dirt/gravel. Full disclosure: This course does have a few rolling hills - please keep this in mind when choosing between the 5K and 10K!
AWARDS:
Men’s and Women’s awards categories:
5K:
Under 50: Top 7
50-59: Top 3
60-69: Top 2
70 & Over: First Place
10K:
Under 50: Top 3
50-59: First place
60 and over: First place
Medals for all finishers
Awards ceremonies: 5K: 10:50 AM, 10K: 11:15 AM
RACE SHIRTS:
Free race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by September 16.
For participants registered after September 16, remaining shirts will be available after the race on a first-come first-serve basis.
T-Shirt sizes are Unisex: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2XL
KIDS RACE:
There will be a kids race for children under 13, at 9:45 a.m. Registration is $5 and is on race day only, starting at 9:00 a.m. Children must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. Each child will be issued a race number, and receive a small prize.
TIME LIMITS:
Participants in either race have until 11:30 AM (1-1/2 hours) to finish.
AGE RESTRICTIONS:
5K: 13 years or older
10K: 15 years or older
REGISTRATION FEES:
Same entry fee for 5K and 10K
$25 through Aug. 29
$30 through Sep. 16 (Race shirt guaranteed)
$35 Until online registration closes
No race-day entry. Entries cannot be transferred to another person.
$5 Kids Race - race day registration only
Remember: Register early and save yourself a few bucks, guarantee yourself a race shirt, and make things easier for us!
RACE PACKETS:
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($5.95), to avoid the lines on race day and have your shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Otherwise, packet pickup is available at the race site from 8:45 - 9:45AM before the race.
COVID-19
This event will follow all Covid precautions / restrictions imposed by the park at the time of the event (if there are any), which may include masks and / or physical distancing. Further details will be emailed to registered runners prior to the race.
RESULTS:
Will be posted on our race webpage within 24 hours.
