Rye Derby YMCA 5K & 5M
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Event overview
The Rye Derby YMCA is scheduled for April 26, 2026, at the Rye YMCA, 21 Locust Avenue, Rye, NY. The event includes multiple run/walk distances and is held rain or shine. It serves as a fundraiser for the Y Cares Financial Assistance Program, which supports reduced-cost access to YMCA programs.
Race details and logistics
Distances:
- 5 Mile
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
The 5 Mile race requires participants to be at least 14 years old. Registrants receive a Derby T-shirt while supplies last; the 1 Mile finishers receive a finisher ribbon. Registration fees include a credit card processing fee and increase on March 6 and again on race day. Registering by April 5 is required to receive a personalized bib.
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 at the midpoint. Streets are not closed to traffic; volunteers and police will be on the course. Awards include cash prizes for the top three overall in the 5 Mile ($600, $350, $250) and age-group medals for the 5M and 5K. Team awards are offered with a minimum of five team members to qualify. Bib pickup is available on the days before the event and on the day of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
