Who Runs NYC? Participant

Landscape hero image

Who Runs NYC? Participant

Event Ended

Think you run NYC? Step to the starting line on Orchard Street for a chance to win one month of rent paid (Terms & Conditions apply). Sign up, show out, and represent your city.

  • Fashion and Style, Running

  • All Levels, Refreshments, Outdoor, Large Group

  • English, English

Think you're the fastest in New York? Prove it.
Join us for a one-day street race taking over Orchard Street in the Lower East Side, where competition, culture, and city pride collide.

We're bringing together New Yorkers from across the city's sportswear, running, and creative communities to answer one question:

Who Runs NYC?

If selected, you'll compete in a series of 100m sprint races, battling through qualifying heats for a chance to advance to the finals. Five finalists per division advance, but there can only be 2 prize winners who will earn bragging rights and the opportunity to win One month of rent covered up to $4,000 USD (paid directly to winners)*.

Space is limited, and participation is by random drawing. Please register only if you are available and committed to competing on race day.

Selected participants will receive a confirmation email, with race details and packet pickup information shared prior to the event.

Requirements
• Must be 18+
• Participants must be U.S. residents to be eligible to compete.
• Must be available on race day
• Bring your speed, confidence, and competitive energy

Whether you’ve chased the train, raced your friends down the block, or simply convinced you're the fastest person in your group chat, this is your chance to prove it.

Read More

Saturday, August 29

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

LAAMS

74 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Important Information

Registration does not guarantee acceptance into the race.

Know Before You Go

Come ready to run.

Before signing up, please review the following:

• Nike footwear is highly suggested.

• All fitness levels welcomed and encouraged.

• Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

• The race winner will receive one month of rent covered up to $4,000 USD*

• Participants must be U.S. residents to be eligible to compete.

• Selected participants must be available to compete on race day.

• Bathrooms and bag check will be available on-site.

• Space is limited and participation is by selection only.

• Race heats will be organized by race division (Male/Female).


If selected, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details, race-day information, and packet pick-up instructions prior to race day.

Bring your speed, confidence, and competitive energy.

We'll see you at the starting line.

*Terms & Conditions apply

If minors are permitted to the event, please refer to the following: If you are under the age of majority, your parent or legal guardian must register you for this Experience and you must bring a copy of the Experience Terms signed by your parent or legal guardian with you to the Experience.

Location

LAAMS

74 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, USA

A Connection Error Has Occurred

We encountered an error when fetching your experience. Please try again.