Shake free of your winter rust with the NYCRUNS Prospect Park 5K & 10 Miler Benefiting CAMBA. Whether you're prepping for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon two weeks later, or just kicking the spring running season into gear, this 5K and 10 Miler in Prospect Park has something for everyone.
When you register for the race, you'll have the opportunity to donate to CAMBA, one of the city’s largest and most trusted community-based organizations helping over 73,000 people a year. Your support helps CAMBA feed the hungry, prevent homelessness, build more affordable and supportive housing, and through their college access programs, give low-income youth a solid foundation for their future. CAMBA emphasizes building economic stability by offering a variety of targeted services and resources, including adult literacy classes, job readiness and placement services.
Support CAMBA while running and help transform lives and build a better and brighter future for our communities.
The 5K course is comprised of just under one full loop with a final sprint up Center Drive. The 10 Miler adds two loops, while adding a bit of distance at the Start on Wellhouse Drive.
All NYCRUNS courses are USATF-certified.
10 Miler Course Map | Certification
Due to the high number of turns in the 10 Miler course, we do not advise handcycle or wheelchair athlete participants register for this event. We’d suggest registering for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon, the New Jersey Half Marathon at Newport, or any of our standalone 5K races in Prospect Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, or Central Park.
NYCRUNS uses a pace-based corral system. Your Start Corral is indicated by the letter printed on your bib (AA through F). The Start Corrals for the 5K will begin at Wellhouse Drive and West Drive. The Start Corrals for the 10 Miler will begin at the back of the Start Corrals for the 5K, further down on Wellhouse Drive. Please be in your designated Start Corral no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of your race (8:15 AM for the 5K and 8:45 AM for the 10 Miler). Corrals are based on the pace indicated in the Profile section of your NYCRUNS Dashboard. You can update your pace at any time.
Bag Check (opens at 6:30 AM) - If you plan on checking your gear, you must use one single clear bag. If your bag isn't clear, NYCRUNS will provide you with a clear bag (18" x 24") when you check your gear.
You may not put another full bag/backpack/briefcase filled with gear inside the clear bag that NYCRUNS provides. All items must fit inside one clear bag. NYCRUNS reserves the right to search the contents in your bag at any time.
Restrooms (open at 6:30 AM) - Portable restrooms will be available throughout the event.
Hydration - Water and electrolyte fluids will be available on the course and at the finish.
Post Race Refreshments - Further hydration, bagels (with a schmear, of course), and fresh fruit will be available after you finish.
Swag (distribution begins at 6:30 AM) - The giveaway for this race will be a tech shirt. Shirts may be picked up on race day only. In order to cut down on waste, we try not to over order and shirt sizes are not guaranteed. If you have your heart set on a size, we recommend picking up your shirt before the race.
Photos - Free finish line photos will be available within a week of the race. You will receive an email from MarathonFoto several days after the race to claim your photos.
Bibs are only available for pick up on race morning. You can pick up your bib in the Festival Area on race day beginning at 6:30 AM. Bib Pick-Up will close at 8:00 AM for 5K runners and 8:30 AM for 10 Miler runners, so please allow yourself ample time to wait in line. Picking your bib up earlier in the morning is always the best move!
You’ll need to show your unique QR code to pick up your bib (and shirt). Your QR code for this race will be emailed to you and is also located on your NYCRUNS Dashboard under Upcoming Races. The QR code can be added to your Apple Wallet. If a photo of your QR code works best, that’s fine too. You get the idea, when you pick up your bib (and shirt), have your QR code ready!
If you are an NYCRUNS Member, your bib will be mailed to you at no additional cost. You can become an NYCRUNS member at checkout and receive this free bib mailing benefit.
If you are not an NYCRUNS Member, you can still have your bib mailed to you by adding this service at checkout for an additional $25.
Bibs can only be mailed to runners who register 30 days or more before the date of the event and can only be sent to a domestic mailing address (we cannot mail to an international address).
If you are having your bib mailed to you, will not receive your race shirt in the mail with your bib. You will need to pick up your shirt on race day.
Results will be emailed and the full results will be posted on our Results Page after the race. If you do not see your result online or receive an email with your finish time, please fill out this form.
Awards will be available to the top three male, female and non-binary runners overall (by gun time).
Age group awards in the 5K will be available to the top three male, female, and non-binary runners in each the following age groups (by net/chip time): 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.
Age group awards in the 10 Miler will be available to the top three male, female, and non-binary runners in each of the following age groups (by net/chip time): 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.
Additional information about awards can be found in our help section here.
See chart below. NYCRUNS members receive a 20% discount on this race, race withdrawal rights, and other perks. You can become a member when you check out.
Race Credit may be used to pay for up to $40 of this race.
Race day registration (if available) is online only.
| 5K | Members | Non-Members |
| Through 2/19 | $32 | $40 |
| Through 3/19 | $36 | $45 |
| Through 4/2 | $40 | $50 |
| Until Online Registration Ends | $48 | $60 |
| 10 Miler | Members | Non-Members |
| Through 2/19 | $40 | $50 |
| Through 3/19 | $44 | $55 |
| Through 4/2 | $48 | $60 |
| Until Online Registration Ends | $52 | $65 |
Mass transit is always the best way to get to NYCRUNS events.
Getting to the Start & Festival Area - If you need to check your gear or want to pick up your shirt before the race, please head to the Festival Area in the Nethermead. Bib pickup and portable toilets are located here as well and the start is a short walk to Well House Drive.
The closest subway stations to the Festival Area & The Start are the B/Q at Prospect Park or the F/G at 15th St-Prospect Park. The B68 to Prospect Park Southwest/11th Avenue or the B16 to Ocean Ave/Lincoln Road are the closest stops if taking the bus. There are also Citi Bike stations at Prospect Park Southwest/16th Street and Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue.
Please check MTA Trip Planner for up to date and detailed mass transit directions and Google Maps for driving directions. Parking is limited at all of our events, we strongly encourage you to use mass transit.
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The standard no-refunds, no-transfers policy applies.
NYCRUNS members can withdraw for race credit. See details here.
Strollers and dogs are not allowed in NYCRUNS races.
You may be disqualified if earbuds or headphones hinder your awareness.
All NYCRUNS races have time limits. You must remain on pace to finish within the time limit to receive course support and an official finish time. If you fall behind pace and are directed off the course by a race marshal, please follow the instruction given for safety purposes.
Please familiarize yourself with our complete rules of competition.