Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race

NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.

To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.

The Member-Only Standby List is a new perk for NYRR members who are willing to participate in an NYRR race if entries become available after registration has closed. These individuals will be invited to register for the race on a first-come, first-served basis.

Active NYRR Members can join and read about the Member-Only Standby List here.

As part of our mission to help and inspire people through running, New York Road Runners offers more than 3,000 complimentary race entries annually through NYRR Race Free. For the 2024 program, we’ve received the allocated 1,000 qualified applications and the application process is now closed to the public. Please visit the NYRR Race Free page to learn more and consider applying for the 2025 program. The application period takes place once a year, and the 2025 timeline will be announced in mid-2024.

• The race will operate under Safety Procedures at NYRR Races guidelines.
• Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
• If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please reach out to our Runner Services team for assistance. Please be sure to include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.
• This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.

Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates: 

• Tuesday, May 28, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 29, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 30, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 31, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.  
• Sunday, June 2, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 
• Monday, June 3, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Tuesday, June 4, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 5, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, June 6, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines. 

All participants will receive a New Balance Singlet at number pickup. Your shirt size may not be available at the time of bib pickup.

On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located near the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park).

Please note: There will be no number pickup in the start area; if you plan to pick up your race number on race-day, please allow yourself enough time to travel from Race-Day Central to the start corrals (approximately 1 mile) in time for the start of the race.

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account. 

On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located near the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park). Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.

Please note: There will be no number pickup in the start area; if you plan to pick up your race number on race-day, please allow yourself enough time to travel from Race-Day Central to the start corrals (approximately 1 mile) in time for the start of the race.

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account. 

Check back closer to race day for course details.

We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA on WhatsApp.

Bag check will be available beginning at 6:30 am at Race-Day Central (located near the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park).

Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed.

NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.

For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

Live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR Racing App and at liveresults.nyrr.org during the event.

After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.

Awards will be presented on site to the top-three finishers in the overall women division. Runners who place in the top-three of their age group will be able to claim an award in the days following the race by filling out our Age-Group Awards Claim Form. 

As a World Athletics Label race, the Mastercard NY Mini 10K operates under World Athletics rules, and is subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for any category of prize money, a runner must complete the course in 42 minutes or faster.

Prize Money for Invited Professional Athletes

Open Division

Prize money amounts are for women, only. All prize money divisions are determined by Gun Time. Only women starting as part of the Professional Athlete early start will be eligible for prize money in the Open Division category.

USA Division

Prize money amounts are for women, only. Cumulative with prize money in the Open Division and NYRR Member Division, if applicable. To be eligible for USA Division prize money, athletes must provide proof of USA citizenship, preferably a passport. Includes athletes from USA territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. Only women starting as part of the Professional Athlete early start will be eligible for USA Division category.

Wheelchair Division

Due to conflicting events the same weekend that require athlete participation for Paralympic Games qualification, there will be no professional wheelchair division race at this year’s Mastercard New York Mini 10K.

Prize Money for NYRR Member Division

Prize money amounts are for women, only. To be eligible for prize money in the NYRR Member Division, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least March 8, 2024 through at least the date of the race. Cumulative with prize money in the Open Division and USA Division, if applicable. Priority for NYRR Member Division prize money will be given to women who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements who start as part of the Professional Athlete early start and will be based on order of finish as determined by Gun Time. Remaining spots, if applicable, will be paid out of the Mass Participation start, based on Net Time.

NYRR Member Division 40+

NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money is for women athletes who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and are 40 years of age or older. It is cumulative with prize money in the Open Division and USA Division, if applicable. Priority for NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money will be given to women who start as part of the Professional Athlete early start and will be based on order of finish as determined by Gun Time. Remaining spots, if applicable, will be paid out of the mass participation start, based on Net Time.

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.

No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.