Rye Derby YMCA 5K & 5M
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Rye Derby YMCA 5K & 5M
The Rye Derby YMCA is an annual community event held at Rye YMCA, 21 Locust Avenue, Rye, NY. The program includes multiple distance options and family activities connected with Healthy Kids Day.
Distances offered:
- 5 Mile (5M)
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Registrants receive a Derby T-shirt while supplies last. Participants must be at least 14 years old to enter the 5 Mile race. An awards ceremony is held and complimentary food and family festivities are provided.
Prize and award structure is published for each race. The 5 Mile race awards cash prizes to the top three overall finishers and medals for the top two men and women in standard age groups. The 5K awards overall top finishers and age group medals. The 1 Mile participants receive ribbons at the finish. Team awards recognize the fastest team, most creative attire, and most participants, with a minimum of five team members required to qualify.
The 5M and 5K courses are mostly flat with a few inclines and include three water stations. The 1 Mile course is mostly flat with one steep incline near the middle. Streets are not closed to traffic; volunteers and police are present on course. Live results, same-day photos, and finish line video are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
