2026 CRCA Development Series (Race 8)

Welcome to the Century Road Club Association 2026 Season! - Race 11

Start time: 5:45am *All fields line up 5-10 minutes prior to start

You will be racing 4.4 laps (Wdev)

Finish line : W 98th St

Attn new racers: Pick up a paper race number at boat house parking lot at least 15 minutes before start. You will be given a paper race number, once you've taken your first skills session you'll receive a cloth number that will be your number for the season.

CRCA Club membership is included with all Development Registration. Email [email protected] with questions!

If you are new to bike racing or picking the bike up for the first time after a long winter, we offer skills sessions and coaching FREE to our members. Skills and Coaching Calendar can be found here

We encourage new racers to take a skills session prior to racing, though not required.

There are several tiers of membership options allowing you to choose what best suits your availability and budget making an inclusive entry into CRCA park racing.

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Basic Rules of CRCA

• *Do not ride in the recreational/runner's lane

• *Do not ride backwards on the drive

• *Do not ride on footpaths

• *Do not urinate publicly

• *Treat club members, racers, officials, park users

and the public with respect

Upcoming Races:

August 16, 2026

Check out the Full Season Calendar here

Welcome to the Century Road Club Association 2026 Season! - Race 12

Start time: 5:45am *All fields line up 5-10 minutes prior to start

You will be racing 3 LAPS (Wdev), 4 LAPS (Mdev)

Finish line : Cat's Paw

Attn new racers: Pick up a paper race number at boat house parking lot at least 15 minutes before start. You will be given a paper race number, once you've taken your first skills session you'll receive a cloth number that will be your number for the season.

CRCA Club membership is included with all Development Registration. email [email protected] with questions.

If you are new to bike racing or picking the bike up for the first time after a long winter, we offer skills sessions and coaching FREE to our members. Skills and Coaching Calendar can be found here

We encourage new racers to take a skills session prior to racing, though not required.

There are several tiers of membership options allowing you to choose what best suits your availability and budget making an inclusive entry into CRCA park racing.

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Basic Rules of CRCA

• *Do not ride in the recreational/runner's lane

• *Do not ride backwards on the drive

• *Do not ride on footpaths

• *Do not urinate publicly

• *Treat club members, racers, officials, park users

and the public with respect

Upcoming Races:

This is the last race of the season!

Stay tuned for info about 2027 here

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.