Food Demos on the Urban Farm
2026-08-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-12 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Urban Farm
The Urban Farm hosts free food demonstrations to teach the community-at-large how to cook with the seasonal produce they can see growing on the farm. We have 200+ varieties of produce, including many varieties that are culturally relevant to our local communities. In food demonstrations, visitors sample produce, take home recipe cards, and ask the Community Food Educator for kitchen tricks, tips, and advice.
Location: Urban Farm Kitchen
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #3
2026-08-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
The Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island returns this August! Kids will chase fast times on a state-of-the-art 400-meter Mondo track and test their speed across a full lineup of events. Whether they’re competing, trying something new, or racing with friends, this is their moment to shine. Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 12–18 of all abilities.

New this year youth runners can participate in the Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (qualification not required), where they can win special awards and New Balance spikes (September 2 event only).

Please note: Track spikes will be permitted to use for this event.

Meet Dates:

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 (August 5): Register here.

Schedule of Events: Long Jump, Shot Put, 100 Meters, 200 Meters, & 4×100

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #2 (August 11): Register here.

Schedule of Events: Long Jump, Shot Put, 200 Meters, & 4×100

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 (August 18): Register here.

Schedule of Events: Long Jump, Shot Put, 100 Meters, 400 Meters, & 4×100

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (September 2): Register here.

Check out our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth events, and don’t forget to follow and use #RisingNYRR to share your event-day fun! For more information on the corresponding adult event, please see here.

All event information is subject to change.

NYRR Summer Speed Series #3
2026-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
NYRR Summer Speed Series #3: Get ready for the 2026 NYRR Summer Speed Series at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. Chase fast times on a state-of-the-art 400-meter Mondo track and test your speed across a full lineup of events. Whether you’re competing, trying something new, or racing with friends, this is your moment to shine under the stadium lights.

Race Details

Event spots at each NYRR Summer Speed Series meet are limited.

Schedule of Events:

5000 Meters
Long Jump
Shot Put
Distance Medley Relay

Meet Dates:

NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 (August 5): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #2 (August 11): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 (August 18): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series Community Night (on August 26): Invitational
NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (September 2): Invitational

NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships
New this year is an invitational event showcasing the top athletes from the NYRR Summer Speed Series. To qualify, runners must finish among the top athletes in at least one event during the series (the number of top finishers may vary by event and meet date). Invited participants will receive a special welcome package. Learn more about the NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships and how to qualify.

Why Race with New York Road Runners?

When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.

All event information is subject to change.

Kids Can Run Too

Kids of all abilities and ages 12 to 18 are welcome to join the Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 race-day fun. Registration is required and completely FREE—made possible by the generosity of our community. Visit the event webpage to sign up and learn more.

Yoga in the Park
2026-08-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-01 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area – Yoga Location
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline. All levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a friend, family member or two, or your yoga-loving pet!
No registration required—just show up ready to move! We’ll have water and a limited number of mats available to borrow, so please bring your own if possible or show up early to claim one.
Our free yoga classes run weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 pm from May 5 – September 1, and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00 am, July 4 – August 29. On Saturdays, stay after and join our dance class! Please check Instagram for the most updated schedule.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Dance in the Park: Soca
2026-08-22 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-08-29 11:00 - 11:45 | East River Picnic Area
Get ready to sweat, smile, and move at Soca in the Park! Fueled by high-energy music, this class brings a fun, cardio-filled dance experience to the outdoors. Participants will learn dynamic moves while embracing the joyful spirit of Soca with guidance from an engaging instructor. Open to all levels, this session is all about letting loose and enjoying the rhythm. Come early for our 10 AM yoga class to warm up beforehand!
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Community Track Night
2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
Walk, run, or jog in this “icahnic” stadium at our free Community Track Night! Join us on the Icahn Stadium track, home to past Olympic Trials, records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt, and this year’s site for the USA Track and Field Championships! This is an exciting opportunity to run on one of the USA’s few Class 1 certified World Athletics track with a Mondo Super X Performance surface.
Follow your own training plan or join Harlem Run for a workout from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Runners of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend (must be 18 or older to participate).
Location: Icahn Stadium
Runners of all abilities are welcome (must be 18 or older to participate).

Herbal Medicine Workshop
2026-08-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join us for a journey into the world of herbal medicine amidst the vibrant setting of our Urban Farm! Led by seasoned herbalist Sebastian Bouknight, this hands-on workshop will guide you through plant identification, the history of botanical medicine, harvesting techniques, and a variety of herbal remedies. Don’t miss this opportunity to create your own custom-made tincture, reconnect with nature and empower yourself with the healing power of plants!
Registration is required; opens Saturday, 8/15 at 1 PM
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships
2026-09-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium

NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships
2026-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
NYRR Summer Speed Series: Get ready for the 2026 NYRR Summer Speed Series at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. Chase fast times on a state-of-the-art 400-meter Mondo track and test your speed across a full lineup of events. Whether you’re competing, trying something new, or racing with friends, this is your moment to shine under the stadium lights.

Race Details

Participation in the Championships is by qualification only, based on event performances recorded during meets 1–3 of the NYRR Summer Speed Series. Athletes qualify using their best time or mark in each event, and the top performers in each discipline will be invited to compete. Championship races will be organized as seeded final heats, with awards presented to top finishers by gender in every event. Invited participants will also receive a special championship registration package.

Schedule of Events:

Coming soon.
The event will conclude with a Distance Medley Relay, organized on site to cap off the competition.

Spectators Are Invited!

See some of the city’s fastest runners, NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships qualifiers, compete head-to-head under the stadium lights. Watch club rivalries play out on the track, witness personal bests, and experience the tradition of New York’s unique track and field scene at an invitational championship. From sprints to middle-distance races and field events, the NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships lets you experience the championship energy up close and in person.

Meet Dates:

NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 (August 5): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #2 (August 11): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 (August 18): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series Community Night (on August 26): Invitational
NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (September 2): Invitational

Why Race with New York Road Runners?

When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.

All event information is subject to change.

Kids Can Run Too

Kids of all abilities and ages 12 to 18 are welcome to join the Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 race-day fun. Registration is required and completely FREE—made possible by the generosity of our community. Visit the event webpage to sign up and learn more.

2026 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Fall
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson Park
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Program Dates: Every Saturday
Spring: 4/11 – 6/20, no program on 5/23
Fall: 9/12 – 10/31
Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Taste of the Farm
2026-09-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join us for our second annual Taste of the Farm, a family-friendly day of activities and food celebrating the height of the growing season at Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm! Bring the whole family and enjoy interactive farm activities, global tastings and fun, including:

Chef-led Tastings Featuring Culturally Important Farm Grown Ingredients
Ginger and Botanical Soda Brewing
Vegetable Print Making
Flower Arranging
Lawn Games

Get your passport stamped while traveling the world of food and sampling dishes inspired by the 200+ varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown on the farm.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

2026 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program at Boo Bash!
2026-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Hilltop Picnic Area, 11 Wards Meadow Loop, New York, NY, 10035, United States
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
This week’s event will take place before our annual Boo Bash event at Randall’s Island Park!
Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation.
Location: Hilltop Picnic Area/Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Halloween Boo Bash
2026-10-24 12:00 - 15:00 | The White Garden
Celebrate Halloween park-style at the Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s free, family-friendly Halloween Boo Bash! Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
We’ll dance to our favorite music, both spooky-themed and year-round hits, enjoy pastries from a local bakery, hear a Halloween story, and celebrate fall in our beautiful White Garden. We can’t wait to see your awesome costumes and dance moves!
Location: White Garden
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
