Also: If you're interested in a longer women-only race, the NYRR's SHAPE Women's Half Marathon will be run this Sunday, April 14th. As of midnight on April 12th, registration is still open (but near capacity).
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One of the largest women's road races, the New York Road Runners' New York Mini 10K takes on extra luster this year because it features
[Update: See 2016 New York Mini 10K results. You can also read stories about today's Mini 10K events.]
The Olympians competing today (along with thousands of everyday runners) include American Des Linden.
Look for details on the race on social media by searching for the hashtag #Mini10K. Once the race is complete, you can find results at liveresults.nyrr.org.
The weather looks to be cooperating (65 degrees, not bad for June), so tune in at 7:50 a.m. to watch the 2016 NY Mini 10K.