Randall's Island

NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships
2026-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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.

New York City FC II vs New York Red Bulls 2
2026-09-08 17:00 - 19:30 | Icahn Stadium
The New York Derby makes its Icahn Stadium debut as New York City FC II host their state rivals the New York Red Bulls 2!
Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!
Click here to get your tickets!

Femme Fishing: Fishing Series
2026-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | East River Picnic Area
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an afternoon of fishing for women, femme, and gender-nonconforming folx!
Grow your own fishing skills, share with other folks in and around the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary, on our serene shoreline at the meeting of the Harlem and East Rivers. We strive to make spaces where other educators and anglers can hang out, build community, and create a vibe that works for us in what is a typically male-dominated activity. All supplies are provided.
Please register with the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry prior to the event; we are also available to help register people on site.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

New York City FC II vs CT United FC
2026-09-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Icahn Stadium
Come catch New York City FC II’s final home game of the season as they host CT United FC at Icahn Stadium!
Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!
Click here to get your tickets!

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.

Natural Dyeing Workshop
2026-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Compound, 132 Hell Gate Circle, New York, NY, 10035, United States
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes using natural materials from our gardens!
Then, we’ll transform textiles into works of art. This class is open to all ages; perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their crafting skills.
Registration is required; opens 9/12 at 1pm
Location: Horticulture Compound
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Bike Ride to Harvest Festival
2026-10-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Thomas Jefferson Park
Ride to the Harvest Festival at Randall’s Island Park with El Barrio Bikes! Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park, ending at the Festival!
Free Citi Bikes will be provided thanks to our partnership with Citi Bike, and we can offer a limited number of free helmets. In order to reserve a bike and helmet, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
There will be a free Bike Valet provided by Transportation Alternatives so you can safely park your bikes and enjoy the festivities with ease of mind. Citi Bikes will not be included in this valet service, so if you take a Citi Bike to the festival, please find the nearest docking station to park, or ask a RIPA staff member where to dock. You can find the four Citi Bike docks on our interactive map!
After the festival, enjoy some time exploring the park’s 9+ miles of cyclist and pedestrian pathways!
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Harvest Festival
2026-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Icahn Stadium
Step into autumn at the free Randall’s Island Harvest Festival! Celebrate the end of the growing season with a family-friendly day of outdoor fun. Explore our pumpkin patch, watch seasonal cooking demonstrations, enjoy live performances, get creative with face painting, and discover nature through hands-on activities with local partners. With crisp air and golden leaves all around, it’s the perfect way to embrace the season and enjoy the outdoors in the heart of New York City.
There will be a free Bike Valet provided by Transportation Alternatives so you can safely park your bikes and enjoy the festivities with ease of mind.
With crisp air and golden leaves all around, it’s the perfect way to embrace the season and enjoy the outdoors in the heart of New York City.
Location: Urban Farm + Fields 62/63
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.

Wild Oyster Survey
2026-11-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
Wild oysters are a key indicator of ecosystem health in the New York Harbor!
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance is partnering with the Billion Oyster Project to conduct a wild oyster survey in the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to identify oysters and take multiple parameters to determine the abundance, size, and health of the wild oyster population.
Location: Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
