Naumburg Bandshell Race Finish Central Park West · 90th St Race Start
🏃‍♀️ Women's Road Race · Central Park, New York City, NY · Saturday, June 6, 2026 · 54th edition

New York
Mini 10K 2026

SPORTS INFOS — The world's first women-only race, back for its 54th edition — 10,500+ women, Agnes Ngetich, Viola Cheptoo, Klara Lukan, Girls Run, Run for the Future, Central Park, ESPN+. 6 June 2026.

🏃‍♀️ 6 June 2026 — Central Park, New York City 🏆 54th edition · 10,500+ women · NYRR ⭐ Agnes Ngetich · World 10K record
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Results — Mastercard New York Mini 10K 2026

Official results on NYRR — Women's 10K + Girls Run (1 mile) — Saturday, June 6, 2026, Central Park, New York City. 54th running. Org.: NYRR. Sponsor: Mastercard. 10,500+ participants.

Results — NYRR → 🌐 events.nyrr.org →

Central Park, NYC — 54 years of women's running history

The 2026 Mastercard New York Mini 10K takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Central Park, New York City. Organised by New York Road Runners (NYRR) with Mastercard as title sponsor, this is the 54th running of the world's original women-only road race. The course starts on Central Park West near 90th Street, loops clockwise through the park, and finishes near the Naumburg Bandshell. Over 10,500 women will participate — from elite Olympians chasing a world-class time to recreational runners experiencing the park at its finest in June.

The 2026 edition features an exceptional professional field including 10 Olympians and Paralympians, nine global medalists and multiple national record holders from 10 countries. The race broadcasts live on ESPN+ and ABC7, covered by an all-women team: Sam Ryan, Carrie Tollefson, Alysia Montaño, and Ali Feller. The Girls Run (1 mile, FREE for ages 8–18) and the Run for the Future 15th anniversary celebrations make this a full community event extending well beyond the elite race.

54thEdition 2026 · founded 1972
10,500+Women · 10 Olympians & Paralympians
$10KWinner's prize money
FREEGirls Run · ages 8–18 · 1 mile

🕰️ 1972 — The race that changed women's running

The New York Mini 10K was founded in 1972 as the world's first women-only road race, originally known as the "Crazylegs Mini Marathon" — named after the miniskirt, a symbol of women's liberation at the time. Only 72 women crossed the finish line in that inaugural edition. Three weeks later, Title IX was signed into law, guaranteeing girls and women the right to participate in school sports. Today, more than 10,500 women follow in their footsteps. Named after the miniskirt ("Mini"), the race has grown from a revolutionary act into one of the most celebrated women's races in the world.

«Join us in Central Park on Saturday, June 6 for the Mastercard New York Mini 10K and follow in the footsteps of legends at the 54th running of this historic women's road race. Founded in 1972 — and named after a symbol of women's liberation, the miniskirt — this 10K race empowers women of all ages and fitness levels to come together, be active, and accomplish a running milestone alongside other inspiring runners.» — events.nyrr.org

2026 Elite Field — Stars of Global Women's Running

🌍 Agnes Ngetich (Kenya)
World 10K record holder · First woman to break 29 minutes (2024) · The one to beat.
🌍 Viola Cheptoo (Kenya)
Kenyan Olympian · 6th at 2026 Tokyo Marathon · 4th at 2025 Berlin Marathon.
🌍 Klara Lukan (Slovenia)
First European woman to run sub-30 min · Representing a new generation of European distance running.

Total 2026 elite field: 10 Olympians and Paralympians · 9 global medalists · Multiple national record holders from 10 countries.

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All events — Central Park, New York City :

🏃‍♀️ Women's 10K — Main Race 10K WOMEN-ONLY
Course record: 30:12 (Senbere Teferi, 2023) · Start: Central Park West near 90th Street · Clockwise loop through Central Park · Finish near the Naumburg Bandshell · Prize money awarded to top professional finishers · Winner: $10,000 · Awards on site to Top 3 overall.

👧 Girls Run — 1 mile GIRLS RUN FREE · AGES 8–18
FREE registration for all girls ages 8 to 18 · Starts at the adult race start on Central Park West · Open to all abilities · 700 girls participating in 2026 · 10th anniversary of Girls Run. A celebration of young female runners!

🎓 Run for the Future — 15th Anniversary RUN FOR THE FUTURE
NYRR's six-week programme introducing high school girls to running, fitness, nutrition, mental health and body image · Culminates in a 5K · 40 alumnae participating in the Mini 10K in 2026 · Free for all participants.

📺 Broadcast ESPN+
All-women broadcast team: Sam Ryan (WABC Sports Anchor) · Carrie Tollefson (U.S. Olympian) · Alysia Montaño (U.S. Olympian) · Ali Feller (Ali on the Run Show) · Pro race livestream from 7:45 AM ET on ESPN+, abc7ny.com and NYRR YouTube · ABC New York Channel 7, 6–10 AM ET (tri-state area).
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Start: Central Park West near 90th Street, New York City, NY. Finish: Near the Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park. Course: Clockwise loop through Central Park. Bag check: from 6:30 AM at Race-Day Central (near Naumburg Bandshell) · Clear bags only (max 17"×20"×7") · NYRR not responsible for lost items. Runner tracking: NYRR App during the event. Member-Only Standby List: full — possible last-minute invitation codes up to 48h before the event. NYRR Member Division: must have valid paid membership since at least March for prize money eligibility. Organiser: New York Road Runners (NYRR) · nyrr.org. Title sponsor: Mastercard. Results: results.nyrr.org/races. Getting there: Central Park West at 90th St — Subway: B/C to 86th St or 1 to 86th St · Multiple bus routes on Central Park West.
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Race Overview — Saturday, June 6, 2026

Event Distance · Details Key facts
Women's 10K MAIN RACE WOMEN-ONLY 10K · Central Park loop Start CP West/90th St → Naumburg Bandshell · CR: 30:12 (Senbere Teferi, 2023) · $10K prize
Girls Run 1 MILE FREE 1 mile · Ages 8–18 Free for all girls · 700 participants · 10th anniversary · All abilities welcome
Run for the Future 15TH ANNIVERSARY 6-week programme → 5K 40 alumnae in 2026 race · Free 6-week programme for high school girls in NYC
Agnes Ngetich ⭐ WORLD RECORD World 10K record First woman under 29 minutes (2024) · The fastest 10K women's runner in history
Broadcast ESPN+ ABC7 From 7:45 AM ET ESPN+ · abc7ny.com · NYRR YouTube · ABC Channel 7 (6–10am) · All-women team
Founded 1972 World's first women's road race "Crazylegs Mini Marathon" → named after the miniskirt · Title IX signed 3 weeks later