YAI Central Park Challenge
Date
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:05 AM EDTLocation
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Race options
2 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
Join over 4,000 people in Central Park for a heartwarming 3K walk, junior races, and a lively festival celebrating people with I/DD.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race options
Distances & registration
2 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
Other options
closes May 30, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT
20d 6h 23m leftJunior Races
Closes May 30, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT · From $0.00
3K
closes May 30, 2026, 6:35 AM EDT
20d 7h 28m leftWALK
Closes May 30, 2026, 6:35 AM EDT · From $0.00
Race feel
- Fun
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Festive
For a CauseThe YAI Central Park Challenge invites over 4,000 participants to a heartwarming 3K walk and engaging junior races. This event is a vibrant celebration of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), creating a welcoming atmosphere for all. Enjoy a lively festival area featuring games, live entertainment, and performers, culminating in a joyful finish line celebration. It's an inclusive gathering that highlights community and connection in the heart of New York.
What to expect
• Participate in a 3K walk through Central Park. • Younger runners can join the junior races. • Enjoy a festival area with games, live entertainment, and performers.
Standout details
- Lively festival area with games
- Live entertainment and performers
- Celebrates people with I/DD
- Welcomes over 4,000 participants
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Featuring a 3K Walk, Junior Races, and a festival area filled with games, live entertainment, and performers, Central Park Challenge is one of the largest events in New York that celebrates people with I/DD, welcoming more than 4,000 people to Central Park each year.
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EVENT SCHEDULE 8:30 AM | Event Commences 9:30 AM | Junior Races 10:30 AM | 3K Walk 11:00 AM | Finish Line Celebration 11:45 AM | Closing Ceremony 12:00 PM | Event Concludes