About The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup
This race is Round 6 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. The Women Open will compete in the Women's PP Series Presented by Verge for overall, sprint and QOM series standings. There will be a Women's Cat 4 series scored from the women open, sponsored by Lucarelli & Castaldi. 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/QOM 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, Women Open 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, 2023 or 2024 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 and Juniors race with their category. Junior entry fee is $10. Juniors: please register online and use coupon code PPJunior26 to receive the entry fee discount. If you are not a junior and try to take advantage of this code you will be suspended from park racing.
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 one entry fee in any future Prospect Park Race.
Cat 5/Novice = Medals. 5 places.
Women Open = $340/4 places.
Overall Competitions (Cat 1-2-3, Cat 3-4 and Women Open)
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. Women will wear the (tbd) yellow leader kit.
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. Women will have 1 or 2 QOM sprints per race(alternating with Green Jersey sprints)
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. Women will have 1 or 2 Green Jersey Sprints(alternating with QOM sprints)
Best Master 45+. The first 5 Masters 45+ riders(Cat 1/2/3 and ¾) 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 on the west side 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.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7AM for the Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon, featuring a scenic, flat and fast 5K loop around historic Flushing Meadows Corona Park!
5K = one loop, Half-Marathon = one 5K loop + three 5.37K loops.
AMENITIES:
Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, race hats for all participants, custom medals for all finishers, and freshly made fruit smoothies!
REGISTRATION & FEES
Want to race this one for FREE? It's easy - register here on RunSignup, then refer friends and family to earn your registration back! How it works >>
All prices now include processing fees:
Through June 14: $30.60 5K, $51.20 Half-Marathon
Through July 2: $35.75 5K, $59.45 Half-Marathon
Through July 10, noon: $40.90 5K, $66.65 Half-Marathon
No race-day registration. Entries cannot be transferred to another person.
THE COURSE
A scenic, mostly flat, accurately measured USATF certified loop starting at the north end of Meadow Lake, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere, Fountain of the Planets, Queens Zoo, New York State Pavilion and Queens Museum of Art. 5K = one loop, Half-Marathon = one 5K loop + three 5.37K loops.
USATF certified course NY16032JG (5K), NY18033JG (Half-Marathon)
RACE PACKETS
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your race giveaway and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available for US addresses only, through July 1. All packets will ship out on July 3.
For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 6:00-6:45AM.
RACE HATS
The giveaway for this race is a Sri Chinmoy Races vented running cap!
AWARDS
Men’s and Women’s awards categories, for both 5K and Half-Marathon:
Under 50: Top 3
50-59: Top 2
60-69: First Place
70 & over: First Place
Awards ceremonies:
5K: 7:50 a.m.
Half-Marathon: 9:15 a.m.
FRUIT SMOOTHIES
We'll have freshly made fruit smoothies for all runners after finishing!
TIME LIMITS
5K: 1 Hour
Half-Marathon: 3 hrs, 15 min.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
5K: Open to ages 13 & up
Half-Marathon: Open to ages 16 & up
RACE RESULTS
Will be posted on our race website within 24 hours.
ABOUT US:
From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Team’s inauguration in 1977 by its founder and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy.
Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,700 races a year in 27 countries across 4 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the world’s longest certified road race – the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race (yes, 3,100 miles, it’s not a typo). We love running and putting on races – we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors.
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
We live in uncertain times. If we are forced to cancel this event owing to circumstances beyond our control, including, but not limited to:
New or modified COVID-19 regulations/restrictions imposed by park officials or city or state governments;
Unsafe conditions in the park, such as excessive snow or ice on the roadways, or other severe weather related conditions;
the event will be converted to a virtual one. Registered participants will still receive race giveaways and finisher medals in the mail upon completion of the virtual race, and trophies will be mailed to winners as per the awards breakdown above.
The ONLY short distance trail race in the city! Four miles of actual trail running, not bridle paths or gravel roads, but hiking trails!
The entire course will be marked at regular intervals. This course is designed to be a great introduction to trail racing or for a veteran to PR a challenging course!
*Bib pickup day of race
*Full information provided to registered racers about a week prior to race day.
*Dogs with respectful and responsible owners may participate in the race.
*Medals for all finishers and prizes for top 3 Male and Female finishers
***All proceeds will be donated to Puppy Kitty NYCity
Little known facts about the trails of Forest Park:
The Wisconsinian glaciation molded this land between 20,000 and 10,000 years ago and left the Harbor Hill Moraine, a series of small hills known as “knob and kettle” terrain, including Forest Park. Which means the trails are naturally carved, not manmade like most nyc parks. Come explore and experience the beautiful 100 year old pine grove and longest continuous oak forest in Queens!
This race is dedicated to Pinky the Pacer, the lil white and brown dog with the pink nose who completed several thousand miles of trail running through the woods of Forest Park in Queens. Legends never die.
More races: https://linktr.ee/foresttrailstriders
Ready to take on a challenge on the asphalt? 🏃♂️ Then join the Coney Island Half Marathon in Brooklyn! This legendary race will take you through one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of New York, blending seaside charm with urban vibes.
The NY Tourist is an East Coast homage to The L.A. Tourist Race.
The NY Tourist departs from Two Seas Cyclery in Brooklyn, NY at 0800 sharp and sends you into the greater New York area in search of “checkpoints” at specific GPS locations.
The objective is to route and navigate yourself to each “checkpoint”. On your journey you will encounter NYC traffic, trails that are actually river beds, iPhone scrolling j walkers, luxury gravel roads, downed trees, over-the-ear noise canceling headphone wearing dog walkers, single track, and hopefully areas of the East Coast you haven’t ridden a bike before.
This is a self supported and self navigating event, and It’s highly recommended to use a bike computer for navigation. Each “checkpoint” is one of the GPS coordinates, once you get to the “checkpoint“ you must tear a page from the book that matches your event entry plate number.
First one back to WeisMFG after collecting all pages wins. Failure to get the correct page number, miss a “checkpoint”, or lose a page will results in an automatic disqualification.
Take your ride to the next level with our optional enduro-style timed segments. These specially selected sections are designed to add excitement and challenge to your journey, giving you the chance to win a chance at a separate podium.
To qualify, simply upload your full ride to Strava. The fastest time on each segment for the day wins.
Welcome to the Century Road Club Association 2026 Season! - Race 7
Start time: 5:30am *All fields line up 5-10 minutes prior to start
You will be racing 4.5 laps (Wdev), 5.5 LAPS (Mdev)
Finish line : W91 Finish
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.
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.
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:
May 30, 2026
June 14, 2026
July 12, 2026
July 25, 2026
Check out the Full Season Calendar here
Event Details
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Nomahegan Park, Cranford, NJ
About the Event
Enjoy a 5K run or walk in the scenic beauty of Nomahegan Park! This flat and fast course offers stunning views, peaceful ponds, and morning wildlife. Perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.
Hills? Nope! Flat and fast.
Water? Yes, at mile 1.5.
Medal & Treat: All finishers receive a medal, shirt and a delicious pretzel!
Charity Beneficiary
Proceeds will benefit Project Purple, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer through awareness, research, and patient support. Since 2010, Project Purple has made strides toward a future free of pancreatic cancer.
Learn more about their mission and values here.
Sponsorship Inquiries
Interested in sponsoring?
Email: [email protected]
Party With Purpose 5K is back! As one of the biggest races in Hoboken, this event supports local youth charities, including Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County, HOPES, Mile Square Theater and Community Lifestyle. After the kids of the Boys and Girls Club and other charities have their fun in the afternoon, the evening kicks off with 500+ runners on Pier A with the best waterfront views during the 5K. Immediately upon finishing the race, our after party begins! The live DJ and a beer/wine garden along the pier is a great way for volunteers and runners alike to end a successful night.
Woodbridge Township Recreation Department
Come join us for the 5K and Stay for the Pizza! Located on the waterfront at Beautiful Alvin Williams Park,Sewaren
Race will occur Rain or Shine.
The 2026 Morristown Corporate Classic is arriving in Morristown! New Jersey’s premier corporate fitness event brings together coworkers, friends, and individual runners for an energizing 3.1-mile celebration of community and camaraderie.
Whether you’re forming a corporate running team, signing up as an individual competitor, jogging for fun, or taking on the course with a brisk walk, this event truly is for everyone. It’s a race for New Jersey’s competitive runners, a team-building experience for corporate groups, and a fun run for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
Most importantly, your participation supports JBWS, helping provide safety, support, and hope to survivors of domestic violence in our community.
Join us in Morristown and be part of the movement.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.