The Armory

Sadly, longtime Armory employee Kelvin Mitchell passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Kelvin was a Guide here at The Armory for 12+ years. Many of you who train early in the morning would see Kelvin keeping a watchful eye on the track.

He was a hard working, dedicated employee who would wake up at 4:00AM in order to arrive for 6:30AM practice. During the many years working early practice, he never called out of work. NEVER.

Beyond work, Kelvin was a gentleman, a good friend to all and a wonderful person. We will miss him.

In lieu of flowers, donations to assist the family with funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated. Contributions can be sent to the Mitchell Family at:
Tom Healy
216 Fort Washington Ave
NY, NY 10032

Day 1 of the CUIMC Team Relay Marathon and the energy says it all ⚡️ this is just the beginning🤗👏👏

You’ve watched them put in the work, now it’s time to vote for your 2026 Refuel with Chocolate Milk Athletes of the Year🍫🥛!
https://www.americandairy.com/refuel-with-chocolate-milk-athlete-of-the-year/

Voting is open now through May 10 at midnight.

Refuel With Chocolate Milk Athlete of the Year | American Dairy Association NE It is time to vote for the 2026 Refuel with Chocolate Milk Athlete of the Year Awards! These outstanding student-athletes exemplify what it means to lead with determination, sportsmanship, and dedication—on and off the track! A Look

The numbers tell the story. 📈
From US #1’s to collegiate and facility records, this season delivered at every level. Behind every number was the energy⚡️, support🫂, and engagement🤝 from our athletes, fans, and community.
Thank you for being part of what made the 2025–26 season one to remember. 🩵

Now THAT’S the way to close out the Armory’s 2025-2026 indoor season! 😁

During the Front Runners NY Annual Track Meet last Saturday, we saw yet another WORLD RECORD go down, courtesy of Rick Lee! He ran 5:02 flat to take down the Men’s 65-69 Age Group Mile Record by 2 seconds! 🔥

That same day, a familiar face set yet another record here at the Armory… Gary Patton! He took down the American Men’s 80-84 Age Group Mile to secure his 3️⃣rd record of the season.

Congratulations! ✨

The Armory Foundation offers something for everyone, from fitness to community programs. Check out our updated Community Programs brochure to see what’s happening, and help us keep Everyone on Track!

Do you have what it takes to beat 2:34.38?⏱

Lace up and find out at our annual CUIMC Team Relay Marathon. This one-of-a-kind race is the perfect way to cap off your indoor track season and earn bragging rights. Gather your friends of 4–8 runners and take on the challenge together!

⏳Act now to secure your spot, prices increase April 1st!
⚠️Each time slot is limited to just 25 teams… space won’t last!

What happens when elite high school athletes take over the world's fastest track😤?!

Dreams unlock & records fallll💥!

Today, the Armory Foundation takes a moment to honor the memory of Dr. Norbert W. Sander Jr., the founder of The Armory, who passed away nine years ago today and will forever remain an integral part of our legacy.

In the 1990s, Dr. Sander worked tirelessly to turn The Armory into the world class track and field facility it is today. Thanks to his contributions, The Armory hosts over a hundred track and field meets each year, including the prestigious Millrose Games. Hundreds of thousands of athletes have now experienced both the beauty of track and field and the educational and community programs the Armory offers.

Dr. Sander’s connection to the city of New York runs deep, as he was the first and only New Yorker to win the Men’s Race at the New York City Marathon and a standout All American athlete for Fordham University. Over the course of his career, he received the Heliodoro and Patri­cia Rico Lifetime Achievement Award from USA Track & Field in 2000 and the Abebe Bikila Award from NYRR in 2014.

The Armory Foundation continues to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Norbert Sander through its commitment to provide educational and fitness programming for the youth in our community and beyond. Thank you for all you’ve done, Dr. Sander, we miss you dearly.

8.24 in the semis⏱️
8.12 in the finals, NEW US #1 🥇
The Ohio State commit, Destiny Coleman, dominated the 60m hurdles and walked away with her very own Nike chain presented by none other than the OLY Champ Dawn Harper-Nelson🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

At just 16, Dillon Mitchell silenced the noise and sprinted to a 6.61 to take the crown at Nike Indoor Nationals👑✨

Millrose Games Champ 😤 ➡️ ➡️ NIN Champ 🥇🙂‍↕️