Pinky’s Rock n Rolla

Pinky’s Rock n Rolla Race Details

Date: July 11, 2026

Location: Myrtle Ave & Freedom Drive, Richmond Hill, NY

Registration: Register Here

Race Description

The ONLY short distance trail race in the city! Four miles of actual trail running, not bridle paths or gravel roads, but hiking trails!

The entire course will be marked at regular intervals. This course is designed to be a great introduction to trail racing or for a veteran to PR a challenging course!

Race Day Information

• Bib pickup: Day of race
• Registered racers: Full information provided about a week prior to race day.
• Dogs: May participate if accompanied by respectful and responsible owners.
• Finisher awards: Medals for all finishers and prizes for top 3 Male and Female finishers.

Charitable Contributions

All proceeds will be donated to Puppy Kitty NYCity.

Trail Information

Little known facts about the trails of Forest Park:

• Glacial formation: The Wisconsinian glaciation molded this land between 20,000 and 10,000 years ago.
• Terrain: It left the Harbor Hill Moraine, a series of small hills known as “knob and kettle” terrain, including Forest Park.
• Natural trails: The trails are naturally carved, not manmade like most NYC parks.
• Forest features: Explore the beautiful 100-year-old pine grove and longest continuous oak forest in Queens!

Race Dedication

This race is dedicated to Pinky the Pacer, the lil white and brown dog with the pink nose who completed several thousand miles of trail running through the woods of Forest Park in Queens. Legends never die.

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