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It's time to register for the 31st edition of the PPTC Cherry Tree 10 Miler and Relay, our signature mid-winter race! From 1996 to today, our 10 Mile Race and Relay has been a fixture on the Presidents' Day weekend running calendar.
Run 10 miles on your own - 3 full loops of Prospect Park, or form a relay team of 3 runners, with each runner completing one 3.33-mile loop. [race_giveaway_1078374.bPrXE2_full.jpg]
All entrants receive an ear-warmer headband as a race souvenir. In the interest of environmental protection and waste reduction, you can opt out from receiving the souvenir item.
Race day amenities include baggage check and post-race refreshments including hot chocolate, bagels and fruit.
10-Mile Awards: Cash prizes of $100, $50 and $25 to the top 3 overall finishers in the Male, Female and Non-binary categories. Awards go to top 3 Male, Female, and Non-binary age group finishers: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. Cash prize winners are ineligible for age group awards.
Relay Awards: Awards go to each member of the first team in the following categories: All Male, All Female, All Non-binary, Mixed (any combination of Male/Female/Non-binary), Youth (all members age 18 and younger), Masters (all members age 40 and over).
Course Restrictions and Time Limit:
In the interest of safety, strollers and pets are prohibited from the course. Runners have up to 2.5 hours to complete the 10 miles - this is a pace of 15 minutes per mile. Scoring mats will remain in place until 12:30 pm.
Cherry Tree race day weather is extremely variable: over the years we've experienced warm sunny days, temperatures well below freezing, pouring rain and light snow. Any decision to modify or cancel the event due to weather conditions that could adversely impact roadway safety will be announced no later than the morning of the race. Messages will be posted through email, PPTC social media, and on this website. Due to our costs incurred prior to the race, PPTC will not be able to offer entry fee refunds if the event is cancelled due to the weather.
The 2026 Cherry Tree 10 Miler and 3-Person Relay event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field. Sanction ID #155340.
The Cherry Tree 10-mile course is certified by USA Track & Field. Course certificate #NY23042DNB.
Prospect Park Track Club welcomes athletes of all abilities. If you have questions about our race accommodations, please email us [email protected].
REGISTRATION DEADLINES and PRICING
Individual 10 Mile Entry Deadline: Saturday, February 14 at 11:59 pm. There is no Race Day registration on February 15.
Relay Team Entry Deadline: Thursday, February 12 at 11:59 pm. We need time to prepare your race packets prior to bib pickup.
In-person Registration: In-person registrations will be accepted at pre-race packet pickup on February 13-14, and on race day, February 15. You will need to complete your registration online using the QR code available at the registration table.
Entry Fees (per runner): Early Bird pricing is $35 and will increase to $44 on December 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026; $55 from February 1 through 15, 2026.
Note for Relay Teams: each team member must pay an individual entry fee.
Registrations can be transferred between the 10-Mile and Relay events prior to Thursday Feb 12th. Please email us at [email protected] to make the arrangements.
PPTC DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS ON ENTRY FEES. NO BIB TRANSFERS FOR 10-MILE ENTRIES.
RELAY TEAMS
Use the 3 Person 10 Mile Relay option to register. All 3 Relay Team members must register and pay an individual entry fee. Team members do not need to register at the same time, however multiple entries can be submitted together. The first person to register creates the team, and the remaining members sign up at their convenience. To create or find your team, click on "Relay Teams" at the top of this page. The entry fee charged to each team member is based on the price in effect at the time of the person's registration. Relay teams of 2 people are OK, too - one runner will need to complete two of the three loops for the team to be scored. All questions or concerns regarding relay team member registration should be sent via email to [email protected].
BIB PICKUP DATES AND TIMES
Pre-race bib pickup will take place at Fleet Feet, 474 Fifth Avenue, between 10th and 11th Streets.
Friday, February 13: from 4 pm to 7 pm
Saturday, February 14: from 1 pm to 4 pm
Race Day, Sunday, February 15: Bib pickup is located next to the Duck Island Cafe & Bar at the Lefrak Center at Lakeside from 8:15 am to 9:45 am.
Note: Relay Team bibs are distributed in one packet. One person can pick up for the entire team.
Banner Photo is from the 2025 Cherry Tree. Photo credit: Samuel M. Trimble @samuelmtrimble on Instagram
Miles are better run together! Gather your team of up to 8 runners (friends, coworkers, neighbors, etc.) for a 26.2-mile relay challenge at the fastest track in the world. Refreshments, prizes, and a vibrant atmosphere with music and energy are guaranteed. Your race registration supports Armory College Prep and The Armory Foundation’s youth and athletic programs.
Early registration for 2026 event sponsors is now open! Contact [email protected] to learn more about increasing your firm’s impact by becoming a sponsor.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Team Relay Marathon! With your support, this event gets bigger and better each year!
Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8AM, for the Sri Chinmoy 5K, Half-Marathon & Relay featuring a scenic, flat and fast loop through the historic landmarks and sights of Flushing Meadows Park. USATF certified course.
Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the NYC Parks Department.
AMENITIES:
Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, custom race shirt, custom finisher medals, free finisher photos, and our famous post-race pancake breakfast!
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 = 1 loop, Half-Marathon = 1x 5K loop + 3x 5.37K loop.
REGISTRATION AND FEES:
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Prices now include all processing fees. What you see is what you'll pay:
Through April 11: $30.60 5K or Relay*, $51.20 Half-Marathon
Through April 29: $35.75 5K or Relay*, $59.45 Half-Marathon
Through May 7, 12 noon: $40.90 5K or Relay*, $66.65 Half-Marathon
No race-day registration. Entries are non-transferable.
*Per team member. To register for the Half-Marathon Relay, please follow instructions on our race page.
KIDS RACE
Fun for the little ones, too! There will be a Kids Race at 7:45 a.m., for children under 13. Each child will be issued a real race bib and receive a finisher medal and a small gift. The course distance will be 400 meters or less, and there may be two separate heats, depending on the number of children and their ages.
Registration fee is $3 if pre-reserving a spot online in advance (on our website) or $5 if registering on race-day. In either case, you will need to pay the fee in cash on race-day, anytime from 7:15 a.m. onward.
Please note that children under 13 are not eligible to run the 5K or Half-Marathon.
RACE PACKETS
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available for US addresses only, through April 29. Option not available for Half-Marathon Relay. All packets will ship out on May 1
For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 7:00-7:45AM.
RACE SHIRTS
*Free race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by April 25
For participants registered after that date, any extra shirts will be available after the race, distributed on a first-come first-serve basis
Shirt sizes are Women's Fitted or Unisex: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and Unisex 2XL
AWARDS
Men’s and Women’s awards categories:
5K & Half-Marathon:
Under 50: Top 3
50-59: Top 2
60 & over: First Place
Half-Marathon Relay:
First place each for top men's team, women's team, and mixed team
Awards ceremonies:
5K: 8:50 a.m.
Half-Marathon & Relay: 10:15 a.m.
POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
Hot pancakes are even more enjoyable when they’re earned, and we’re cooking them up fresh for everyone on race day!
TIME LIMITS
5K: 1 hour (20 minute/mile pace)
Half-Marathon: 3 hours 15 min (15 minute/mile pace)
AGE RESTRICTIONS
5K & Half-Marathon Relay: Open to ages 13 & up
Half-Marathon: Open to ages 16 & up
RESULTS
Results will be posted on our 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 1,500 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. Read more >>
Race Start Time and Location:
How would you like to row boat in your Duathlon in Central Park on 10/4? Once again, we are extremely excited to bring you the most unique race in NYC, our 42nd Annual Central Park Solo Duathlon and Team Boat Relay on 10/4! Not only will you get to run and bike across iconic Central Park, but with a teammate you’ll each row a boat through the Lake — passing Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge & more ! We’d like to thank the Central Park Boat House as well as the Central Park Conservatory for making the Boat Relay Race possible.
Here is what you can expect on race day: You may sign up as a solo competitor and compete the run/bike/run by yourself OR sign up with a teammate and one person will run, the other will bike, and then you BOTH row boats through the Lake.
At 7:00am the race will start by the Central Park Boat House parking lot. Both Run #1 and #2 are 2.2 miles each, an out/back format (only solo duathletes complete 2nd run) You will run along the east side and make a turn around point by the 96th street Margret L Kempner Playground (right after the crosswalk). No significant elevation gain other than at the very start of the race, running 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.
For athletes competing in the Team Boat Relay race, after you have completed the bike segment of the race, you and your partner will head to the Central Park Boat House dock, behind transition area. The Central Park Boat House staff will assist you boarding the boat. You will row through the Central Park Lake one loop and back to the far end of the boat dock crossing the yellow finishing buoys where your race will officially end (you and your partner do not have to sprint back to transition area).
Remember to read our Race FAQs if you haven’t done so.
Central Park Solo Fall Duathlon distance:
Run distance is 2.2 miles.
Bike distance is 12 miles (2 loops).
Run distance is 2.2 miles.
Central Park Team Boat Relay distance:
Run distance is 2.2 miles.
Bike distance is 12 miles (2 loops).
Row boat distance is .7 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 Central Park Solo Fall Duathlon/Team Boat Relay is not USAT certified or sanctioned. USAT racing license isn’t required to compete in our race.
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