YAI Central Park Challenge
About this race
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.
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
Join fellow runners on May 30, 2026 for the YAI Central Park Challenge. It's a fantastic 3K featuring a flat and fast course in New York.
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Running
3K WALK
Walking
VIRTUAL 3K WALK
Weather Overview
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About New York
YAI Central Park Challenge takes place in New York, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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