Sri Chinmoy 7-Mile in Prospect Park
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Event overview
The Sri Chinmoy 5K & 7-Mile in Prospect Park is held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY 11375. The event is organized by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department. Distances offered:
- 5K
- 7-Mile
Amenities listed for participants include bag check, aid stations approximately every mile, a vacuum insulated drink bottle giveaway (for registrations by February 22), custom finisher medals for all finishers, free finisher photos, and a post-race pancake breakfast with toppings such as maple syrup and whipped cream. Results will be posted on the race webpage within 24 hours.
Course, rules and logistics
The course is a scenic loop on the pedestrian lane of the main Park Drive, traveled counterclockwise through forest and meadow with some hills. The route passes Lincoln Road Lawns, Battle Pass, Nellie’s Lawn, Long Meadow, Lookout Hill, Prospect Park Lake, and finishes at Harry’s Wall. The 5K is just short of one loop; the 7-Mile is two loops with a short out-and-back on the second loop along Center Drive.
Age and time rules: the 5K is open to ages 13 and up, the 7-Mile to ages 15 and up. Time limits are 1 hour for the 5K and 1 hour 45 minutes for the 7-Mile. Awards are given to men and women in multiple age categories, and custom medals are provided to all finishers. Registration fees vary by date. The event may be converted to a virtual race if organizers cannot hold it in person; registered participants would receive race giveaways and medals by mail after completing the virtual event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
