Established in 1972, the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race is a historic women’s road race held annually in Central Park, New York City. The 2025 edition will take place on Saturday, June 7, marking the 53rd running of this iconic event. The race starts on Central Park West and finishes near the Naumburg Bandshell, offering a scenic route through the park. Participants receive a commemorative medal and a New Balance performance shirt. The event also features the Girls Run at the Mastercard New York Mini 10K, a free race for girls aged 8 to 18, promoting youth participation in running.    
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The Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Central Park, New York City, organized by New York Road Runners (NYRR). As the world's first women-only road race, founded in 1972 and named after the miniskirt, this historic 10K empowers women of all ages and fitness levels to come together and celebrate running. The course features a modest elevation gain of approximately 57 meters, offering a scenic and accessible route through Central Park.
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FAQs
What is the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race?
How long is the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race?
Where does the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race?
How can I prepare for the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race?
The Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Central Park, New York City, organized by New York Road Runners (NYRR). As the world's first women-only road race, founded in 1972 and named after the miniskirt, this historic 10K empowers women of all ages and fitness levels to come together and celebrate running. The course features a modest elevation gain of approximately 57 meters, offering a scenic and accessible route through Central Park.
The Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race is 10km long.
The Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race takes place in New York, NY, USA.
The Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race elevation gain is 57 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race?
The Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Central Park, New York City, organized by New York Road Runners (NYRR). As the world's first women-only road race, founded in 1972 and named after the miniskirt, this historic 10K empowers women of all ages and fitness levels to come together and celebrate running. The course features a modest elevation gain of approximately 57 meters, offering a scenic and accessible route through Central Park.
How long is the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race?
The Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race is 10km long.
Where does the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race take place?
The Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race takes place in New York, NY, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race?
The Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race elevation gain is 57 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Central Park Women’s 10 KM Race?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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