NYC Skate Marathon 2026 returns on Saturday, September 26, 2026 as a welcoming race day for inline and quad skaters in New York City. The event is built for a wide range of skaters, from first-time racers to serious distance athletes.
Race options include 5K, 21K half marathon, 42K marathon, and the legendary New York 100K. The official event language emphasizes that all skate types and ability levels are welcome, making it one of the strongest New York entries for both competitive and recreational skaters.
Why list it
Major NYC race with multiple distances.
Open to inline, quad, speed, and recreational skaters.
Useful calendar anchor for skaters planning late-season races.
Before you go
Use the official event page/social channel for final registration, weather, route, start-list and schedule updates.
Bring protective gear and check whether the event is recreational, race-focused, or competition-only before traveling.
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100-kilometer race. (62 Miles)
Event is only available to skaters able to finish the 100K distance in under 4 hours.
Everyone starts together. We will award:
Overall winner Male/Female
Junior 18 & Under Male & Female
Master 35 - 45 Male & Female
Master 45 + Male & Female
NYC Roller Derby Challenge 42K Team Relay Marathon
This is a quad skate relay race, where teams of 2 or more quad skaters will compete for top honors by skating a total of 8 laps around the park (42K), one skater at a time, in the least amount of total skate time.
Inline Relay Challenge - Team 42K Relay Marathon
This is an inline skate relay race, where teams of 2 or more inline skaters will compete for top honors by skating a total of 12 laps around the park (63K), one skater at a time.
5k Rec/Fitness/Quad
One Lap race for beginners and recreational skaters, one lap around Prospect Park is just over 5 kilometers long. Perfect for getting your first race experience under your belt.
5K Youth - 13 & Under
One Lap race for Kids 13 & Under. One lap around Prospect Park is just over 5 kilometers long. Perfect for getting your first race experience under your belt.
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