Sri Chinmoy 5K & 7-Mile in Prospect Park

Registration and Fees

Register Online through RedPodium (a small processing fee applies).  Registration also available through RunSignup and Active (processing fees are higher).

Same price for 5K & 7-Mile:
$25 through Feb. 13
$30 through Feb. 3
$35 through Mar 11, 5PM (registration close)

No race-day registration.  Entries cannot be transferred to another person.

Course Description

A scenic loop course (a few hills), traveling counterclockwise on the pedestrian lane of the main Park Drive, through forest and meadow.  Starting at the north end of the Lincoln Rd. Lawns, continuing through Battle pass, past Nellie’s Lawn, down Long Meadow, past Lookout Hill, alongside Prospect Park Lake, and finishing back at Lincoln Rd. Lawns.  5K is just shy of one complete loop.  7-Mile race is two full loops, the second loop includes a short out-and-back section on Center Drive.  View course map >>

Race Packets

Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($5.95), to avoid the lines on race day and have your shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race.  Option available through Mar. 2.
Otherwise, packet pickup is available at the race site from 8:45-9:45AM.

Race Shirts

Free race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by Feb 27.

Sizes are Unisex: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2XL

We'll do our best to provide shirts for those who register after the deadline, but no guarantees!

Awards

Separate Men’s and Women’s awards categories:

5K:
Under 50: Top 7
50-59: Top 3
60-69: Top 2
70 and over: First place

7-Mile:
Under 50: Top 3
50-59: Top 2
60 and over: First place

Medals for all finishers

Awards ceremonies:
5K: 10:50 AM
7-Mile: 11:30AM

Time Limits

5K: 1 hour (20 min/mile pace)
7-Mile: 1hr, 45 min (15 min/mile pace)

Age Restrictions

5K: 13 & up
7-Mile: 15 & up

RESULTS

Race results will be posted on this page within 24 hours of the race.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

All runners will be required to wear a mask in the start area, and when at (or in line for) the number pickup, bag check, etc.  Masks are not required at other times, including during the race.

If there are new restrictions imposed before the event, we will post them here and notify runners via email.  

Race Credit / Refund Policy

Please view our policy here before submitting a request for refund or credit.

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 weather related conditions;

the event will be converted to a virtual one.  Registered participants will still receive race shirts 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.

Visit us in Queens

Stop by for a visit!  Enjoy food, shopping & more, in a peaceful atmosphere:

Dining:
Annam Brahma Restaurant  (718) 523-2600
Smile of the Beyond  (Breakfast & Lunch)  (718) 739-7453
Panorama of My Silence-Heart Cafe  (718) 206-4960

Shopping:
Guru Health Foods  (718) 291-7406
Divine Robe Supreme  (Clothing and gift boutique) (718) 523-2082
Guru Stationery  (Stationery and gift shop) (718) 523-3471
The Garland of Divinity's Love (Flowers for all occasions)  (718) 523-3692

Services:
The Manifestation-Glow  (Full service design & printing) (718) 380-5259
Victory-Factory (Screen printing supplies)  (718) 454-2255