PPTC Al Goldstein Speed Series 5Ks

2026 PPTC Al Goldstein Speed Series 5Ks 2026 Series Bibs will go on sale April 14th! Individual Race Registration starts April 29th. We are pleased to announce the return of the PPTC Al Goldstein Speed Series for 2026. As always, seven races are scheduled on alternating Wednesday evenings: May 20, June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12 and August 26 (RAIN DATE MAKE UP). What is a Series Bib? It means you can run all of the races this summer, you keep your bib and do not have to re-register for each race. If you are able to make all 7 races, participants earn a special medal! Finally, if a race has not sold out in advance , you may do walk-in registration in-person on race day at Race Central for $15 credit from 6:15 to 7 pm. "Rain Date" Race on August 26 : Due to inclement weather that may result in a race cancellation, Race Directors will hold a make-up race on Wed, August 26. If you would like to obtain the 7-race Series medal and a race is cancelled, you will need to participate in the race on August 27 make up date to complete the race series and get the medal. Early Bib Pick-up on Tue May 19 : Don't stress, pick up your bib early at Brooklyn Running Co (480 Bergen St) on Tue 5/19, 4-6:45 pm! You can also pick up your bib at the first race from 6:15 pm. Please refer to our website ( https://pptc.org/summer5k ) for all details about the series . You should check our website regularly as details are subject to change, pending NYC Parks and local government regulations. Registration You can purchase a series bib that is used for all 7 races. The entry fee for individual races is $12.50 each when registering online in advance. If the race hasn't sold out , the Day-of-Race registration fee is $15, and you can register online or on-site at Race Central. If you register on-site, you may pay by credit card (via registration on your phone), available from 6:15 - 7 pm on the evening of the race. Online registration for each race will open 2 w