2026 Pinstripe 5K

National Dance Institute

presents

Runs & Leaps Extravaganza!

JULY 28, 2026

On the occasion of National Dance Institute's (NDI) Founder Jacques d'Amboise's birthday, and in celebration of the organization’s 50th Anniversary, come dance with us to show your support for the importance the arts plays in all our lives. Following the success of the 2025 event, in Jackie Robinson Park in 2025, we're thrilled to expand this Runs and Leaps Extravaganza, to Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell – just a “run and leap” from the Delacorte Theatre, home to many past NDI performances.

Under the Artistic Direction of Kay Gayner and Chirstopher d'Amboise, NDI Teaching Artists will guide current dancers, alumni, supporters, and friends of NDI as they "run and leap" across this iconic New York City site. Participants close the event with a short performance of an excerpt from a well-loved piece of NDI's repertoire - all accompanied by NDI's live band under the Music Direction of Yakir Ben Hur.

Reunite with your fellow alumni, meet the new generation of NDI dancers, and launch us into the next 50 years.

No experience is required - you'll learn everything you need to know in a short rehearsal upon arrival!

Participation is limited - register yourself or a team today!

Event details and schedule

Here's what you need to know:

Event will occur rain or shine.

Where: Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park NYC

When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Schedule:

9:00 AM Participant Check In & Team Meet-Up

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Rehearsal

11:30 AM Break

11:45 AM Places for the Show!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Run & Leap Extravaganza Performance

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Alumni Dance Mash-Up!

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Mingle & Depart

How to get there:

From the East side:

East 72nd Street & 5th Avenue

Subways: N,Q,R to 72nd Street / 4, 5, 6 to 68th Street

Bus: M 72 /Lexington & East 72nd Street

From the West Side

West 72nd Street and Central Park West

Subway: C, B to West 72nd Street / 1, 2, 3 to West 72nd Street

Bus: M 10 / Central Park West & West 72nd Street

What to bring:

Please bring as only what you can carry in your pockets as there will be no facilities to check person items. NDI is not responsible for lost or stolen items, expecially those left unattended.

What to wear:

Please come wearing your NDI Runs & Leaps t-shirt which will be mailed to you upon registration. Dress for the weather and wear sneakers or other secure athletic footwear. No sandals.

How to Participate:

Register as a team or an individual and join NDI Alums, Dancers, Friends, Staff and Supporters. Upon registration you will receive access to the Event site and receive email communications with all the information you need to successfully participate in this event.

All participants will be asked to sign liability and media waivers.

Participants under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult parent, guardian, or chaperone.

Individuals:

Individuals who register will be assigned to a team. You may decide to create or join a team even if your initial registration is as an individual participant.

Teams:

If you'd like to create a team (maximum 8 members) you may do so and register others at the time of your regitration, or invite others to join later.

The pulse of the running world can be felt in Central Park where you and hundreds of athletes from around the world will compete. To race in Central Park is breathtaking not only because of the great course but also because of what this place means to runners from all over the world. This is the largest and most important public backyard (park) in NYC with 843 acres of trees, meadows, paths, and attractions. It’s always beautiful and in the middle of the summer, it’s the place to be. The course is perfect for you, marked at every mile and turn, supported with water stations that have ice cold water and Gatorade. Join us afterward for a fun awards ceremony, NYC’s best bagels!

Race Start Time and Location:

On August 23, we are back the second time at the world’s most iconic city parks, Central Park, for our 41st annual New York City Duathlon. The park is always gorgeous this time of year with trees and flowers in full summer bloom!

Here is what you can expect on race day. At 7:00 am the race will start by the Central Park Boat House parking lot which will also serve as your Transition area. Both Run #1 and #2 are 2.2 miles each, an out/back format. You’ll run along the east side and making a turn around point by the 96th street Margret L Kempner Playground (right after the crosswalk). No significant elevation gain other than at the beginning you have to run up Cat Hill.

The bike route consists of riding 2 loops around the entire Central Park drive. You are to ride the entire Central Park Drive, all 6 miles, and including the Harlem Hill. Total of 12 miles. The total elevation gain is about 300 ft per loop. The park is still open to the public and be mindful of other park users.

Remember to read our Race FAQs if you haven’t done so.

New York City Duathlon distance:

Run distance is 2.2 miles.

Bike distance is 12 miles (2 loops).

Run distance is 2.2 miles.

Volunteers:

You are needed from 4:30 am to 11 am. Our races start at 7:00 am unless stated the otherwise. Once you arrived, report to our Race Director Victor. He will go over your race duty as well as where you need to be. Don’t leave until the race is finished. You have to sign out to earn your race credit for your next race.

The New York City Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned. USAT racing license isn’t required to compete in our race.

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who've served our nations since. We activate & unite communities and empower local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen.

TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK again with rucking divisions at every run. Rucking is a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. All participants registered for the GORUCK division will earn this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Learn more about GORUCK here.

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Founded in 2018, The Triboro Adventure Tour is the only race that will take you on a triple borough journey from Queens through Manhattan and the Bronx! Take a tour through South Bronx, East Harlem and Randall’s Island via the Triborough Bridge for miles of adventure starting & finishing in Astoria, Queens

Triboro - not only because you’re going through three boroughs but also up and over the Triborough Bridge to start and finish.

Adventure - as in “choose your own adventure” you can hit the checkpoints in any order you like.

Tour - you’ll get a route thru the city definitely less traveled, however no less scenic than the usual tourist traps, perfect for out of towners or nyc natives!

Truly a race against the clock, runners will need to navigate the best way they see fit for themselves to get through the course fastest. In order to successfully complete the race, you must reach the five checkpoints laid out on the map. It’s completely up to you on how you will get to each checkpoint, so race strategy and good planning will account for as much of an advantage as your pace. Total distance ~12 miles

Winners take all. Big Ca$h awards for overall male and female top finishers!

Each Finisher who completes the race will be awarded a Custom Medal and Custom Race Singlet to commemorate their journey!

FREE Beer and Pizza plus AG’s special THUNDER PUNCH post race for all finishers!!

Raffles for goody bags, beer, t-shirts, and more from our sponsors post race following overall awards.

Bib/packet pickup will be the day of race at the start location. Full information will be sent to registered racers prior to race day.

The race course is not closed to traffic. Race at your own risk.

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