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It's time to register for the 30th edition of the PPTC Cherry Tree 10 Miler and Relay, our signature mid-winter race!  From 1996 to today, our 10 Mile Race and Relay has been a fixture on the Presidents' Day weekend running calendar.

• Run 10 miles on your own - 3 full loops of Prospect Park, or form a relay team of 3 runners, with each runner completing one 3.33-mile loop.
• All entrants receive tech gloves as a race souvenir.  In the interest of environmental protection and waste reduction, you can opt out from receiving the gloves.
• Race day amenities include baggage check and post-race refreshments including hot chocolate, bagels and fruit. 
• 10-Mile Awards:  Cash prizes of $100, $50 and $25 to the top 3 overall finishers in the Male, Female and Non-binary categories. Awards go to top 3 Male, Female, and Non-binary age group finishers:  19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.  Cash prize winners are ineligible for age group awards.
• Relay Awards:  Awards go to each member of the first team in the following categories:  All Male, All Female, All Non-binary, Mixed (any combination of Male/Female/Non-binary), Youth (all members age 18 and younger), Masters (all members age 40 and over).

Course Restrictions and Time Limit:  In the interest of safety, strollers and pets are prohibited from the course.  Runners have up to 2.5 hours to complete the 10 miles - this is a pace of 15 minutes per mile.  Scoring mats will remain in place until 12:30 pm.

Cherry Tree race day weather is extremely variable:  over the years we've experienced warm sunny days, temperatures well below freezing, pouring rain and light snow.  Any decision to modify or cancel the event due to weather conditions that could adversely impact roadway safety will be announced no later than the morning of the race. Messages will be posted through email, PPTC social media, and on this website.  Due to our costs incurred prior to the race, PPTC will not be able to offer entry fee refunds if the event is cancelled due to the weather.

The 2026 Cherry Tree 10 Miler and 3-Person Relay event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field.  Sanction ID #155340.

The Cherry Tree 10-mile course is certified by USA Track & Field.  Course certificate #NY23042DNB.

Prospect Park Track Club welcomes athletes of all abilities.  If you have questions about our race accommodations, please email us [email protected].

REGISTRATION DEADLINES and PRICING

Individual 10 Mile Entry Deadline:  Saturday, February 15 at 11:59 pm.  There is no Race Day registration on February 16.

Relay Team Entry Deadline:  Thursday, February 13 at 11:59 pm.  We need time to prepare your race packets prior to bib pickup.

In-person Registration:  There is NO in-person paper registration at pre-race bib pickup.  Instead, you must register online through Saturday, February 15, and then come to the bib pickup location at Fleet Feet Brooklyn during the scheduled hours.  There is NO in-person registration on Race Day.

Entry Fees (per runner):  Black Friday two-day special of $35 on November 29-30, 2024; $42 from December 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025; $53 from February 1 through February 16, 2025.   Note for Relay Teams:  each team member must pay an individual entry fee.

Registrations can be transferred between the 10-Mile and Relay events prior to Race Day.  Please email us at [email protected] to make the arrangements.

PPTC DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS ON ENTRY FEES.  NO BIB TRANSFERS FOR 10-MILE ENTRIES. 

RELAY TEAMS

Use the 3 Person 10 Mile Relay option to register.  All 3 Relay Team members must register and pay an individual entry fee.  Team members do not need to register at the same time, however multiple entries can be submitted together.  The first person to register creates the team, and the remaining members sign up at their convenience.  To create or find your team, click on "Relay Teams" at the top of this page. The entry fee charged to each team member is based on the price in effect at the time of the person's registration.  Relay teams of 2 people are OK, too - one runner will need to complete two of the three loops for the team to be scored.  All questions or concerns regarding relay team member registration should be sent via email to [email protected].

BIB PICKUP DATES AND TIMES

Pre-race bib pickup will occur at Fleet Feet, 474 Fifth Avenue, between 10th and 11th Streets, in Park Slope, Brooklyn.  The F, G and R train station at 4th Avenue/9th Street is the closest subway stop.  Avoid race day hassles and pick up your bib in advance!

Friday, February 14:  from 4 pm to 7 pm

Saturday, February 15:  from 1 pm to 4 pm

Race Day, Sunday, February 16: Bib pickup is located at the Grub & Games Cafe at the Lefrak Center at Lakeside from 8:15 am to 9:45 am.

Note:  Relay Team bibs are distributed in one packet.  One person can pick up for the entire team.

Banner Photo is from the 2024 Cherry Tree.  Photo credit:  Samuel M. Trimble