Rye Derby YMCA 5K & 5M
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Rye Derby YMCA 5K & 5M
The Rye Derby at the Rye YMCA is an annual road-race event held in April at Rye YMCA, 21 Locust Avenue, Rye, NY. The program includes multiple distances for runners and walkers, plus a family fun run. Registration is not yet open and organizers offer a notification option for when registration becomes available.
Event distances:
- 5 Mile Race
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Registrants receive a Derby T-shirt while supplies last. Entrants must be at least 14 years old to compete in the 5 Mile race. The event features an awards ceremony with cash prizes for the top three overall finishers in the 5 Mile race and age-group medals for top finishers in both the 5 Mile and 5K races. The 1 Mile finishes receive ribbons. Team awards include fastest team, most creative attire, and most participants; teams must have a minimum of five members to qualify.
Course notes indicate the 5M and 5K routes are mostly flat with a few inclines and three water stations. The 1 Mile course is mostly flat with one steep incline near the midpoint. Streets are not closed to traffic; volunteers and police will be present on the course.
Bib pickup is offered in the days before the event and on race morning. Live online results and same-day finish line photos are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
