Sri Chinmoy 5K & 7-Mile in Prospect Park
- Date Sun 8th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Brooklyn, New York
- Price $31.74
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Sri Chinmoy 5K & 7-Mile race taking place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in the picturesque Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Both races will kick off at 9 AM, featuring a scenic loop course that meanders through the stunning landscapes of the park. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner, choose between the 5K, which is just shy of one complete loop, or challenge yourself with the 7-Mile, encompassing two loops with a fun out-and-back section along Center Drive.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with amenities including bag check, aid stations every mile, and a vacuum insulated drink bottle for all runners registered by February 22. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delightful post-race pancake breakfast topped with real maple syrup and whipped cream! With awards for different age categories and custom medals for all finishers, this event promises a rewarding experience for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of fitness and community!
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with amenities including bag check, aid stations every mile, and a vacuum insulated drink bottle for all runners registered by February 22. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delightful post-race pancake breakfast topped with real maple syrup and whipped cream! With awards for different age categories and custom medals for all finishers, this event promises a rewarding experience for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of fitness and community!
Organiser's Description
Join us on Sunday, March 8, for the Sri Chinmoy 5K & 7-Mile race in Prospect Park [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/sri-chinmoy-5k-prospect-park], featuring a scenic loop course along Park Drive. 9 AM start for both races.
Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks Dept.
AMENITIES:
Bag check, aid stations every mile, vacuum insulated drink bottle, custom finisher medal, free finisher photos, and fresh hot pancakes!
THE COURSE:
A scenic loop (with some hills), traveling counterclockwise on the pedestrian lane of the main Park Drive, through forest and meadow. Starting just North of the Lincoln Rd. Lawns, continuing through Battle pass, past Nellies Lawn, down Long Meadow, past Lookout Hill, alongside Prospect Park Lake, and finishing at Harrys Wall. 5K is just short of one complete loop of the park, the 7-Miler is two loops, and includes a short out-and-back section along Center Drive on the second loop.
AWARDS:
Mens and Womens awards categories, for both 5K & 7-mile races:
Under 50: Top 7
50-59: Top 3
60-69: Top 2
70 and over: First place
Custom medals for all finishers
AWARDS CEREMONIES:
5K: 9:50 AM
7-MILE: 10:30AM
POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
Hot pancakes are even more enjoyable when theyre earned, and were cooking them up fresh for everyone on race day! Toppings: REAL maple syrup, whip cream, and more!
VACUUM INSULATED SPORTS BOTTLE:
The giveaway for this race is a vacuum insulated drink bottle, guaranteed for all participants registered by February 22. Keeps hot drinks hot, cold drinks cold..
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
REGISTRATION AND FEES:
WANT TO RACE THIS ONE FOR FREE? It's easy - register here on RunSignup, then refer friends and family to earn your registration back! How it works >> [https://runsignup.com/Race/SriChinmoy5KProspectPark/Page-1]
_Same price for 5K & 7-mile, including processing fees:_
$31.74 through Feb. 9
$35.98 through Feb. 27
$40.22 through Mar. 7, 5PM (registration close)
NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION.
Entries cannot be transferred to another person.
RACE PACKETS
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.95), to avoid the lines on race day and have your race shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available to US addresses only, through Feb. 25. Packets will ship out en masse on Feb. 27.
Otherwise, packet pickup is available at the race site from 7:45-8:45AM.
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: 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 giveaways 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.
DIRECTIONS:
Prospect Park is a big park with many entrances, please familiarize yourself with the map and directions on our race webpage [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/sri-chinmoy-5k-prospect-park] before race day, we dont want you to get lost!
RESULTS:
Will be posted on our race webpage within 24 hours.
ABOUT US:
From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Teams inauguration in 1977 by its founder and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy [http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/sri_chinmoy].
Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,700 races a year in 27 countries across 4 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the worlds longest certified road race the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race [http://3100.srichinmoyraces.org] (yes, 3,100 miles, its not a typo!). We love running and putting on races we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors. Read more >> [http://us.srichinmoyraces.org/marathon-team-history]
Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks Dept.
AMENITIES:
Bag check, aid stations every mile, vacuum insulated drink bottle, custom finisher medal, free finisher photos, and fresh hot pancakes!
THE COURSE:
A scenic loop (with some hills), traveling counterclockwise on the pedestrian lane of the main Park Drive, through forest and meadow. Starting just North of the Lincoln Rd. Lawns, continuing through Battle pass, past Nellies Lawn, down Long Meadow, past Lookout Hill, alongside Prospect Park Lake, and finishing at Harrys Wall. 5K is just short of one complete loop of the park, the 7-Miler is two loops, and includes a short out-and-back section along Center Drive on the second loop.
AWARDS:
Mens and Womens awards categories, for both 5K & 7-mile races:
Under 50: Top 7
50-59: Top 3
60-69: Top 2
70 and over: First place
Custom medals for all finishers
AWARDS CEREMONIES:
5K: 9:50 AM
7-MILE: 10:30AM
POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
Hot pancakes are even more enjoyable when theyre earned, and were cooking them up fresh for everyone on race day! Toppings: REAL maple syrup, whip cream, and more!
VACUUM INSULATED SPORTS BOTTLE:
The giveaway for this race is a vacuum insulated drink bottle, guaranteed for all participants registered by February 22. Keeps hot drinks hot, cold drinks cold..
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
REGISTRATION AND FEES:
WANT TO RACE THIS ONE FOR FREE? It's easy - register here on RunSignup, then refer friends and family to earn your registration back! How it works >> [https://runsignup.com/Race/SriChinmoy5KProspectPark/Page-1]
_Same price for 5K & 7-mile, including processing fees:_
$31.74 through Feb. 9
$35.98 through Feb. 27
$40.22 through Mar. 7, 5PM (registration close)
NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION.
Entries cannot be transferred to another person.
RACE PACKETS
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.95), to avoid the lines on race day and have your race shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available to US addresses only, through Feb. 25. Packets will ship out en masse on Feb. 27.
Otherwise, packet pickup is available at the race site from 7:45-8:45AM.
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: 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 giveaways 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.
DIRECTIONS:
Prospect Park is a big park with many entrances, please familiarize yourself with the map and directions on our race webpage [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/sri-chinmoy-5k-prospect-park] before race day, we dont want you to get lost!
RESULTS:
Will be posted on our race webpage within 24 hours.
ABOUT US:
From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Teams inauguration in 1977 by its founder and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy [http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/sri_chinmoy].
Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,700 races a year in 27 countries across 4 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the worlds longest certified road race the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race [http://3100.srichinmoyraces.org] (yes, 3,100 miles, its not a typo!). We love running and putting on races we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors. Read more >> [http://us.srichinmoyraces.org/marathon-team-history]
Races
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Sri Chinmoy 5K
Incl. $2.74 Fee
Sun 8th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$31.74
The 5K is just shy of one loop of the park -
Sri Chinmoy 7-Mile
Incl. $2.74 Fee
Sun 8th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$31.74
The 7-Mile race is two loops of the park, plus a short out-and-back section along Center Dr. to bring the total distance to 7-miles.
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