NYRR Open Run Special Events

Open Run for an Open Mind

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with Open Run.

• May 30, 2026 – Baisley Pond Park

Run Your First 5K Training Clinic

5 two-hour sessions leading up to the Percy Sutton 5K. NYRR coaches will lead every session, and local run clubs will aid as run buddies. Each session will start and end with a warm-up and cool-down, and each week's session will be slightly different as the program progresses.

All sessions held at Morningside Park during regular Open Run hours.

• June 20, 2026 
• June 27, 2026
• July 11, 2026
• July 25, 2026
• August 1, 2026
• August 8, 2026

New Runner Clinic

NYRR Open Run New Runner Clinic is your start to a healthier lifestyle. With guidance and support from NYRR coaches and local run club members, you’ll learn everything you need to take on your first mile.

Saturdays during regular Open Run hours:

(St. Mary's Park, Baisley Pond Park, Inwood Hill Park)

• June 27, 2026
• July 11, 2026
• July 25, 2026
• August 15, 2026
• August 29, 2026
• September 13, 2026 – Celebratory event at the 5^th Ave Mile

Sundays during regular Open Run hours: 

(Conference House Park, Marine Park)  

• June 28, 2026
• July 12, 2026
• July 26, 2026        
• August 16, 2026
• August 30, 2026
• September 13, 2026 – Celebratory event at the 5^th Ave Mile

Pride Runs

Celebrate Pride with Open Run! NYRR participants and volunteers are encouraged to wear rainbow colors!

• June 6, 2026 – St. Mary’s Park
• June 9, 2026 – Brooklyn Bridge Park 
• June 13, 2026 – Canarsie Park, Highland Park 
• June 14, 2026 – Cunningham Park
• June 20, 2026 – Inwood Hill Park, Morningside Park, Shore Road Park, Soundview Park 
• June 21, 2026 – Conference House Park, Lincoln Park, Marine Park 
• June 25, 2026 – Flushing Meadows Corona Park 
• June 27, 2026 – Astoria Park, Baisley Park, Crocheron Park 

10 year Park Birthday Celebration

Celebrate 10 years of Open Run at these Parks!

• May 3, 2026 – Cunningham Park 
• July 18, 2026 – Canarsie Park

Dog Days of Summer

Bring your 4-legged friends to a special Open Run!

• July 11, 2026 – Crocheron Park, Inwood Hill Park 
• July 12, 2026 – Lincoln Park
• August 1, 2026 – Astoria Park
• August 9, 2026 – Conference House Park 
• August 15, 2026 – Highland Park

Back to School Chalk Challenge

Show off your creativity by decorating the start and finish with colorful chalk!

• September 5, 2026 – Canarsie Park, Highland Park, Inwood Hill Park 
• September 6, 2026 – Conference House Park, Lincoln Park, Marine Park 
• September 10, 2026 – Flushing Meadows Corona Park 
• September 12, 2026 – Crocheron Park, Shore Road Park 
• September 19, 2026 – Soundview Park 
• September 20, 2026 – Cunningham Park 
• September 26, 2026 – Baisley Pond Park, Morningside Park, St. Mary’s Park 

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Open Run! Wear your home country’s colors!

• September 17, 2026 – Flushing Meadows Corona Park 
• September 19, 2026 – Canarsie Park, Highland Park 
• September 26, 2026 – Inwood Hill Park 
• September 27, 2026 – Conference House Park, Cunningham Park, Lincoln Park, Marine Park 
• October 3, 2026 – Conference House Park, Cunningham Park, Lincoln Park, Marine Park 
• October 10, 2026 – Crocheron Park, St. Mary’s Park 
• October 13, 2026 – Brooklyn Bridge Park 
• October 17, 2026 – Shore Road Park