South Nyack 10-Miler

Race Information

THE 2026 RACE WILL BE ON SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MAY

Once again the race will follow the varied and scenic course from Franklin Street Park along the Hudson to Piermont and back.

The race starts at 8:30, and the course will close at 11:00, after which the water stations will be dismantled and there will be no Marshalls or police escort on the course, so this event is not recommended for walkers.

The proceeds from this race benefit local first responders, Nyack-area food programs and the Rockland Road Runners Scholarship Fund. 

Rockland Road Runner Club members receive a 15% discount at checkout. All registrants can receive a $20 refund if they refer 5 friends.

Packet Pickup

To avoid the crush on race morning, we encourage you to pick up your race number and shirt on Saturday from 12:00 - 3:00 at Dicks Sporting Goods in the Palisades Mall.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top overall runners (Male, Female and Non-binary), and in 5-year age groups for the remaining runners. 

Virtual Run and Kids Fun Run

• If you are not able to join us for the in-person race, you can sign up for the Virtual event and run 10 miles at a time and route that is convenient for you.  
• Before the race, we will hold a kid's fun run along the Esposito Trail, to end at the race finish line. Distances of 200 and 400 meters will be offered. 

After Party and Nyack Street Fair

• The after-party at Franklin park will include water, bagels and bananas for finishing runners, ice-cream and craft beer.  
• After the race, plan to visit Nyack's Famous Street Fair, only a few blocks away

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 2023 damage to the Thruway overpass affect the race?

The bridge is open again to two-way traffic.  We will be running the traditional course,  south on Broadway to join the Esposito trail before 9W. The route is USATF-certified.

What if it is raining?

The race goes ahead, rain or shine.  The only exception would be if there is lightning in the area at the start of the race. In that case we would delay as long as possible, but the race might have to be cancelled at that point and we would not be able to reschedule it. Unfortunately no refunds are possible for a race that is cancelled on the day of the event as all the expenses have already been incurred. We would transfer all runners to the virtual event, and mail out shirts. 

What is the elevation change?

Mile 8.3 to 9.1 climbs about 100 feet up from the river into Nyack.  Then it’s a gradual downhill for the last mile on the Esposito trail. Check out the Course Page for more details. 

When can I pick up my shirt and race number?

We encourage you to pick up your number in advance. That will avoid the crush on race day morning (and you won't have to shlep your shirt back to your car). Packet pick-up is on the Saturday of the race weekend from 12:00 to 3:00, at Dicks Sporting Goods in the Palisades Center Mall.    

When should I arrive on Race Day?

If you are picking up your number on the day, please plan to arrive between 7:00 and 7:30. If you already have your number, there is no additional check-in, you could literally show up at Franklin and Elysian as the gun goes off (it's an air horn these days). But then you'd miss the fun of the Kid's Run and the other pre-race festivities. 

Where can I park?

Parking on the streets of South Nyack is unrestricted on Sunday.  We recommend that you arrive early in case you have to hunt for a spot.  There is a Municipal Lot at Cedar Street near the center of Nyack. That's about a third of a mile walk from the Start at Franklin Street. Note that the blocks around the intersection of Main Street and Broadway will be closed for the Nyack Street Fair which begins at 10:00. There is also a parking lot at the Rockland Landing of the Bridge Path, which is about a half mile walk to the race start at  Franklin Street Park.. 

About that Street Fair?

Yes, it's awesome.  Make sure you stick around the race site for the after party and the awards, then amble a few blocks north for street food and arts and crafts at Nyack's Street Fair.

You said something about Awards?

Yes, the top runners in each gender category (Male, Female and Non-Binary) will get overall awards.  We will also award the top three in the following age categories: 12 - 19, each 5 year increment and 75 - 99. The awards are Gold, Silver and Bronze medals with the race logo imprinted. 

Where are the the Fluid Stations on The Course?

There will be fluid stops approximately every 1.5 miles. (1.5, 3. 4.5, 6, 7.5 and 9).   The 4.5 mile turnaround will have Gatorade and water, the others will have just water.  There will also be water at the finish.  Runners may wear hydration packs if they wish to carry their own fluids. 

Can I run with Headphones / My Pet / A Stroller

We strongly discourage using headphones during the race.  They reduce your awareness of other runners around you, or instructions from marshals, and increase the risk of a collision. Pets and Strollers are absolutely not permitted.

The route is a 10 mile out and back course from Franklin Street Park in South Nyack. You can view the elevation change interactively on this Strava Route. 

Runners travel south on Franklin Street, turn left on Clinton Ave, right on Broadway, then left onto Cornelison Ave and right onto Piermont Ave. Runners remain on Piermont Ave / River Road as it passes through Grand View-on-Hudson and enters Piermont.  Runners make their way through Piermont, turning left onto Paradise Ave and proceeding to the end of the pier, where they turn and retrace their path through Piermont and Grand View. After re-entering South Nyack, runners turn left onto Cornelison, then left again to head south on Broadway uphill to access the Esposito trail before the intersection with 9W. Runners continue on the Esposito trail, crossing Clinton Street and Brookside Ave to finish in Franklin Street Park. The climb from River Road (Mile 8.3) to the Esposito Trail (Mile 9.1) is about 120 feet.  The last mile is a gradual downhill on the trail.

The route is also available on Strava and on Garmin Connect.

The course will close at 11:00 a.m.  All runners should have returned to the finish area by then as the roads will re-open and intersections will not be controlled after this time. 

Proceeds from this race benefit local area first-responders and food banks and to provide college scholarships to college-bound Rockland County High School athletes.  If you would like to sponsor this race, please contact the race at SN10@RocklandRoadRunners.org.  Your name and logo will be featured in our promotional materials in accordance with the sponsorship tiers described in the attachment.