Kenyan long-distance stars Hellen Obiri and Sharon Lokedi are among the headline athletes confirmed for the 2025 New York Mini 10K , set to take place on Saturday, June 7, in New York City’s iconic Central Park.
Grace Loibach Nawowuna ,Viola Cheptoo will also be joining in the world’s original women-only road race. A stellar lineup of Olympians, World Championships medalists, and marathon champions fill the field.
Among the elite field are two former TCS New York City Marathon winners. LKenyan Sharon Lokedi, fresh off a record-breaking victory at the 2025 Boston Marathon and winner of the 2022 NYC Marathon. Hellen Obiri, the 2023 NYC Marathon champion and bronze medalist in the marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“New York City has been a special place for me ever since I won the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon in my debut,” said Lokedi. “I’m excited to be back competing in Central Park after winning my first United Airlines NYC Half in March and the Boston Marathon. I want to continue the momentum as I take on my third Mastercard New York Mini 10K.”
Hellen Obiri enters the Mini 10K following a strong showing at the 2025 Great Manchester Run on May 18. Competing against a formidable field, Obiri secured a fourth-place finish with a time of 31:16. The race was won by Ethiopia’s rising star Medina Eisa,in an impressive 30:42 to claim victory.
Obiri, a two-time world champion and Olympic medalist, demonstrated her resilience and competitive spirit, maintaining a strong pace throughout the race and finishing ahead of several seasoned competitors. Her performance in Manchester adds to her impressive road racing résumé and sets the stage for an exciting showdown in Central Park.
A Star-Studded Field
The international field also features reigning World Champion Gotytom Gebreslase and top American stars. This includes Olympians Kim Conley, Emily Infeld, Weini Kelati, Dakotah Popehn, and Emily Sisson.
In the wheelchair division, five-time defending champion and Paralympic medalist Susannah Scaroni returns to chase a sixth consecutive title.
More than 1,000 young runners will take part in the accompanying Girls Run. This is one of over 20 annual Rising New York Road Runners events designed to get youth physically active.
Organized by New York Road Runners (NYRR) — the nonprofit that “runs” the city through more than 60 races annually. The Mini 10K continues its legacy of empowering women across all ages and fitness levels. First held in 1972 as the Crazylegs Mini Marathon, the event was a trailblazer in women’s athletics. Just three weeks after that inaugural race, the landmark Title IX legislation was signed into law. This led to opening doors for women and girls in sports.
Now in its 53rd edition, the Mastercard New York Mini 10K honors that legacy with a powerful message: Women belong in sports — and they continue to lead the way.
