🎉 Cupcake Run Packet Pick-Up! 🧁
📍 Fleet Feet of Summit
📅 Saturday, 8/24 · 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Race Day Pick-Up (at the start)
📅 Sunday, 8/25 · 7:00 – 8:45 AM
⚠️ Please arrive early! Late arrivals will be served at the discretion of the Race Director/Coordinator. Parking takes time, so plan ahead.
✨ Captains: Team packets can be bundled for one pickup — check your email for details!
Join Us for a Sweet 5K Run – A Fun Day with a Cause!
Get ready for a fantastic 5K run at the beautiful Nomahegan Park! This scenic, flat course is perfect for runners, walkers, and everyone in between. You’ll enjoy picturesque ponds, quaint bridges, and the wildlife surrounding you as you run, walk, or even boogie your way to the finish line.
Race Details:
Date: Sunday August 25th
Day of Packet Pick-Up: 7:30 AM - 8:45 am -
Race Start Time: 9:15 AMSweet Treats and More: After the race, indulge in an assortment of delicious cupcakes, including:
Regular Cupcakes
Vegan Cupcakes
Gluten-Free Cupcakes
Awards: Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age group:
11 and Under
12-15
16-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Charity Beneficiary: Proceeds from the race will support Metavivor Breast Cancer Research, funding vital research and providing support for those affected by Stage 4 cancer.
About Live Run Give LLC: Founded in 2019, Live Run Give brings together families and friends for fitness, fun, and food, while giving back to the community. Each year, we select 2-3 nonprofit organizations to benefit from our events, with a special focus on supporting breast cancer research and the incredible co-survivors who are part of the fight. This event is held in honor of Lynette, my grandmothers, aunts, and all the women who have been affected by Stage 4 cancer.
LIVE BEYOND EXISTING.
For more information, visit: LiveRunGive.com
Race Start Time and Location:
Our 18th Annual Rocco Laurie Memorial Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon on 8/9/26 is one of our biggest events this season, last year bringing near 400 competitors! The race is popular not only because of an expertly designed closed course, but is also an event dedicated to honoring Rocco Laurie, a Vietnam veteran and NYPD officer, who lost his life while serving his fellow New Yorkers in 1972. Larry Ambrosino, chair of the Rocco Laurie Scholarship Fund, came up with the idea for a race in Staten Island to remember his Mariners Harbor roots and friend.
This is also a great race for those training for longer events later in the year, such as Jones Beach Ironman 70.3 on 9/26. The Staten Island Triathlon is a perfect race to condition yourself for an event like a Half Ironman.
Thanks to NYPD, this race has a completely closed off bike course on Father Capodanno Blvd. The water and current condition of Midland Beach has always been calmer than some of our other open water swims. Wet suits are optional. Lifeguards & NYPD Water Patrol will be on duty to ensure a safe and successful swim for all triathletes.
Here is what you can expect on race day: Race start is 7:30AM sharp at the transition area by the baseball field, at the west end of the Father Capodanno Blvd. Parking is at Lot 9, by the Lincoln Ave, not too far from the transition area. Triathletes will head to the beach for their swim start, .25 miles to the East of the Transition area. Duathletes will start their first run on the Franklin D Roosevelt boardwalk by the Comfort Station, in the Transition area.
At the end of the 400 meter swim, Triathletes will head back to the Transition through the open area near the smaller and shorter jetty. Duathletes will turn around turn around at 1.5 mile near the parking lot 5 and make their way back to the Transition. Both Triathletes and Duathletes will then begin the 12 mile bike portion of the race.
The bike segment is on Father Capodanno Blvd from the baseball field (hairpin turn) to Sand Lane, and back to the Transition area. Riding 3 loops (12 miles), 4 miles per loop. The course is flat and with no significant elevation gain.
The final segment of the race is a 3 mile run for both Triathletes and Duathletes. You will be running on the Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk. You will start from the Transition area outside of the baseball field and heading East. Turn around at 1.5 mile near the parking lot 5, and make your way back to the finish by the Transition area, running through the finish flags.
Remember to read our Race FAQs if you haven’t done so.
Staten Island Triathlon distance:
Swim distance is 400 meters.
Bike distance is 12 miles (3 loops on the Father Capodanno Blvd).
Run distance is 3 miles.
Staten Island Duathlon distance:
Run distance is 3 miles.
Bike distance is 12 miles (3 loops on the Father Capodanno Blvd).
Run distance is 3 miles.
Volunteers:
You are needed from 5:00 am to 11 am. Our races start at 7:30am 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 Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned. USAT racing license isn’t required to compete in our race.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
First Responder Ride for Resilience 🚴♂️. It’s a grand traverseBoston to New York. You ride for a charitable cause and finish with a real sense of accomplishment 🗽.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
About The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup
This race is Round 8 of the 2026 Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup. The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup links the Kissena Cycling Club Prospect Park Series into an overall competition with Verge leader kits and overall prizes awarded to the winners of the Category 1-2-3 and Category 3-4 events. There are also separate Sprint, KOM, and Best Master 45+ competitions in the Category 1-2-3 and Category 3-4 races. There are no overall competitions in the Category 5 event.
Click here for detailed information on how points are scored for each competition, prizes, and Frequently Asked Questions.
Timing Chips
For 2026 all Prospect Park and Floyd Bennett Field races will be timed using active timing chips(Except for Cat 5 races). The chips will allow us to provide faster, live results along with lap time reports, KOM and Sprint results, updated series standings and other features to be added at later dates. You must have a timing chip to be scored in the KOM or Sprint competitions and to receive podiums/prizes on race day. If you aren't using a chip we will send in your result to USA Cycling for rankings but you will not be eligible for a daily prize.
All riders in the Cat 1-2-3 and Cat 3-4 will need to have a timing chip to race. Riders in the Cat 5 race will NOT need a chip. Timing chips are available to purchase along with your registration as a merchandise item. If you are a CRCA member and already have a chip you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you have a chip for the NJ TT or CX series, you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you purchased a chip in 2022-2025 please continue using it.
The chips are guaranteed to work for a minimum of 5 years and can be used in multiple different series. Currently, the chips will work for CRCA races, both Prospect Series, FBF Tues nights, NJ TT Series and NJ CX series. More races and series will be added shortly.
The chip cost is $75 and you will own and be responsible for your chip. If you decide at any time that you do not want to participate in either of the Prospect series you can return the chip for a pro-rated refund. You will receive a refund equal to your original purchase price minus a rental fee of $5 per race you have entered. For example, if you have entered 4 races you would receive a $55 refund($75-$20). Only riders who purchased a chip for the FBF or PP series are eligible for this refund program.
If you are visiting from out of town and plan on racing at a park event, please contact me and we can arrange a one time chip rental or make other accommodations for your results. You do not need to purchase a chip if you are only racing once.
Registration
Online registration ONLY. No exceptions.
Register early! The field limits are strictly enforced and most fields have filled up in the past.
Masters, Women, and Juniors race with their category. Junior entry fee is $10. Juniors: use code PPJunior. Women entry fee is $25. Women: use code PPWomen to receive your discount. Please do not abuse the discount code. If you don't qualify for it, DON'T use it.
Bib Numbers
New for 2026: Everyone, including Cat 5 will receive a set of numbers that will be used at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races.
This is what your number will look like this year. Please do not use the numbers from 2 years ago or last year. Use the ones you are given this year.
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Start/Finish Location
The Start/Finish and registration area is located at the 3rd Street entrance at Prospect Park West. This is the same location we use every year, about a 1/4 mile past the main hill and Grand Army Plaza.
Daily Prizes
Cat 1-2-3 = $500 all cash prize list. 7 places.
Cat 3-4 = Top 3 will receive free entry to a PP race of their choice.
Cat 5/Novice = Medals. 5 places.
Overall Competitions (Cat 1-2-3 and Cat 3-4)
General Classification (GC). The first 10 riders at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Lucarelli & Castaldi yellow leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.
King of the Mountain (KOM). There are 2 sprints at the top of the hill in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the Plan 2 Peak Coaching polka-dot leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.
Sprint. There are 2 sprints at the Start/Finish line in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the ZWIFT green leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.
Best Master 45+. The first 5 Masters 45+ riders at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Zephyr silver leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.
Overall Competitions Prizes (Cat 1-2-3 and Cat 3-4)
$2,250 in cash prizes. Here's the breakdown:
General Classification (GC). $450 cash prizes per category. 3 places.
King of the Mountain (KOM). $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.
Sprint. $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.
Best Master 45+ $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.
Disclaimer
Promoter reserves the right to shorten race distances due to weather conditions and/or time constraints.
Promoter reserves the right to cancel, combine fields and/or reduce prize money if minimum fields are not met.
Course Description
3.4 mile loop along the park roadway in Prospect Park. The course features one moderate (big ring) hill and sweeping turns. Although the course is closed to traffic, you will frequently encounter other park users (pedestrians, cyclist etc.), on the park roadway. For this reason all competitors are advised to stay alert and be polite to other park users.
VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!
Riders must not enter the "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left side of the roadway for any reason. Riders must not enter EITHER recreation lane(aka jogger's lane) on the east side of the park. Any rider entering this lane, even momentarily, will be disqualified and suspended by USA Cycling and will not be permitted to race in NY Parks for three months and will not be permitted to race in any Kissena Cycling Club event in Prospect Park for one year.
Los ciclistas no deben entrar bajo ningún concepto en el carril "recreativo" (también conocido como carril para corredores) situado en el lado izquierdo de la calzada, en la zona oeste del parque. Tampoco deben entrar, bajo ningún concepto, en ninguno de los carriles "recreativos" (o carriles para corredores) situados a la izquierda y a la derecha de la calzada, en la zona este del parque. Todo ciclista que acceda a dicho carril, aunque sea momentáneamente, será descalificado y suspendido por USA Cycling; asimismo, se le prohibirá competir en los parques de Nueva York durante tres meses y participar en cualquier evento del Kissena Cycling Club en Prospect Park durante un año. ¡SIN EXCEPCIONES NI EXCUSAS!