THE BRONX (WABC) — New York Road Runners will host roughly 13,000 runners at the sold-out 2026 New Balance Bronx 10 Mile on Saturday, Sept. 19.<\/p>\n
NYRR, the nonprofit behind 60 annual adult and youth races including the TCS New York City Marathon, will also host hundreds of youth in the event’s accompanying Boogie Down Kids Run.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1958 at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx, NYRR has grown from a small local run club into a leading nonprofit dedicated to building healthier lives and stronger communities through running. To honor these roots, the New Balance Bronx 10 Mile takes runners on a 10-mile tour of the vibrant borough – beginning near Yankee Stadium on Grand Concourse, heading north to Mosholu Parkway, and finishing after crossing River Avenue and the subway overpass.<\/p>\n
“The New Balance Bronx 10 Mile is about so much more than the miles – it’s a commemoration of our genesis, of the essence of the Bronx, and of the people who make this community so special,” said Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of NYRR. “From the determination of every runner at the start line, to the electric energy along the course, this race captures the pride, resilience, and excitement that define this borough. We’re thrilled to celebrate race day in the Bronx and continue our commitment to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.”<\/p>\n
This year’s race will feature more than a dozen local Bronx run clubs, including Bronx Burners Run Club, Bronx Sole, Boogie Down Bronx Runners, Run the Neck and Van Cortlandt Track Club.<\/p>\n
“The New Balance Bronx 10 Mile is one of my favorite races of the year because of its spirit and its legacy. Growing up in The Bronx, where New York Road Runners was founded, is truly a homecoming for us,” said Ted Metellus, NYRR’s chief event production officer and race director. “Running has the power to inspire confidence and create a sense of belonging. Whether someone is taking their first steps as a runner or preparing for the TCS New York City Marathon, we’re proud to create inclusive and accessible opportunities for everyone to experience the joy and community that running can bring.”<\/p>\n
In addition to the adult race, NYRR will host the third-annual Boogie Down Kids Run – a free event for hundreds of kids ages 2-18. This high-energy event, featuring a field day-style festival in Joyce Kilmer Park and a run along the iconic Grand Concourse, is one of more than 20 free Rising New York Road Runners youth events the nonprofit hosts throughout the year, offering fun and rewarding experiences that encourage kids to be physically active and build their confidence to cross any finish line.<\/p>\n
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