NYRR’s President’s Circle Program
New York Road Runners’ President’s Circle program recognizes and celebrates the New York City area’s highest-achieving athletes. NYRR members who attain one of the time standards below in a fully scored NYRR event will be entered into the program.
President's Circle Entry Standards
| Distance | Men | Women | Non-Binary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile | 4:10 | 4:50 | 4:50 |
| 5K | 15:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 4 Miles | 20:00 | 22:30 | 22:30 |
| 5 Miles | 25:00 | 28:15 | 28:15 |
| 10K | 31:30 | 35:30 | 35:30 |
| 15K | 48:00 | 53:00 | 53:00 |
| 10 Miles | 50:30 | 57:00 | 57:00 |
| Half-Marathon | 1:09:00 | 1:17:30 | 1:17:30 |
| Marathon | 2:30:00 | 2:50:00 | 2:50:00 |
Please note: Qualified runners must run under, not tie, the standards above.
Eligibility Rules
1. The athlete must be at least 19 years of age.
2. The athlete must be a New York Road Runners member who has achieved at least one of the time standards above in an NYRR event since January 1, 2026. Membership for at least three months prior to the qualifying performance is required.
3. The qualifying window for the 2025 President's Circle program is open from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
4. Runners who are accepted into to President's Circle program must attend one Anti-Doping Education Session throughout the year.
5. An athlete must meet one of the standards above for the athlete's gender profile throughout their period of eligibility for complimentary entry. If an athlete changes their gender profile and has met one of the standards above for the new gender profile, the athlete will continue to be eligible for complimentary entry. If an athlete changes their gender profile and has not met one of the standards above for the new gender profile, the athlete will cease to be eligible for complimentary entry.
Benefits
1. Those members who qualify for the President’s Circle will receive complimentary membership for one calendar year.
2. Complimentary entry into NYRR in-person races (excluding the United Airlines NYC Half, the RBC Brooklyn Half, and the TCS New York City Marathon).
3. Advance registration for all in-person non-drawing races (excluding NYRR Team Championships 5M).
4. Advance volunteer registration to NYRR non-drawing races.
5. Get 50% off a $275 winter training season pass at the Track & Field Center at the Armory and one free training pass.