Running Races in New York

Join us as we walk together from St. Patrick's Cathedral to the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola to raise funds for neighbors in need.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul, Archdiocesan Council of New York will be holding its annual Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2026. We will gather on the steps of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, at 9:45am, then walk together to the Church of St Ignatius Loyola, where we will celebrate Mass and enjoy a light lunch.

The Autism Speaks Empower Walk + 5K Run is an uplifting celebration of community and progress, combining the spirit of the traditional Walk with the energy of a 5K run! Whether you’re walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Join us as we take bold steps toward a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. Come for the cause, stay for the community — and leave empowered. To register prior to October 2, or for more information, please visit our official Empower Walk & 5K Run site. Event Schedule: 9:00 a.m. - Registration Open 9:45 a.m. - Superhero Sprint 10:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremony Begins 10:20 a.m. - 5K Run Starts 10:45 a.m. - Walk Starts 11:30 a.m. - Closing Ceremony Begins

The Empire State Building Observation Deck Run-Up —the world’s first and most famous tower race—challenges runners from near and far to race up its famed 86 flights—1,576 stairs. While visitors can reach the building’s Observatory via elevator in under one minute, the fastest runners have covered the 86 floors by foot in about 10 minutes. Leaders in the sport of professional tower-running converge at the Empire State Building in what some consider the ultimate test of endurance.

3.1 Miles. One Shared Purpose.  For some of us, running clears our heads. For others, it gives us something steady to come back to when life feels heavy. And sometimes, simply putting one foot in front of the other is enough. On World Mental Health Day, we're moving together. Run, walk, or complete your 5K however it feels right to you. Your pace doesn't matter. Your time doesn't matter. Showing up does. As the culminating event of National Run for Mental Health Week, the World Mental Health Day 5K sponsored by Altra brings people together from across the country for one shared day of movement and purpose. Registration Options $10 Registration • Official event registration • Participation in the virtual World Mental Health Day 5K • One entry into our World Mental Health Day Prize Drawing $25 Commemorative Collection Registration Celebrate the occasion with our limited-edition Commemorative Collection, which includes: • Woven iron-on patch • Gym bag/luggage tag • Performance neck gaiter • One entry into our World Mental Health Day prize drawing These exclusive keepsakes are only available with the Commemorative Collection registration while supplies last.  Swag deadline is September 12, 2026.

Date of Event: Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:30pm-8:30pm 3 World Trade Center, 80th Floor 175 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10007 ________________________________________ **Any questions, please contact: NYCCocktailEvent@t2t.org

Join us for the Haunted Hustle for HOPE, a Halloween-themed 5K Run/Walk benefiting The HOPE Program. Lace up and dress up for a fun morning at Riverside Park featuring prizes for top finishers and a costume contest, all while supporting New Yorkers building careers in the green economy. Early bird registration is available now.

Here's an easy Saturday lunchtime run to loosen you up before Sunday's Marathon so even if you're running or spectating the Dash to the Finish you'll have time to come join us!   We'll start at 10:30AM from near Rosie O'Grady's   You'll run about 1.6 miles from Rosie's up to Fifth Avenue, experience the slight hill that is Central Park South run up to the finish line for your photo-op and back to Rosie's via Broadway (1.25 miles back)   If you register by Tuesday at 5PM eastern time we'll have a "2026 runBUCKS CrackedBell throw way shirt" for you We did them in Boston too!   When you're done your run, please consider coming in to Rosie O'Grady's for lunch (and maybe a drink?) HERE'S ROSIE's LUNCH MENU: https://rosieogradys.com/Menus/LunchMenu/ https://rosieogradys.com/lunch.pdf  Rosie O'Grady's is legendary. There's a good chance you might run in to some important people in running, both athletes and industry people.   CrackedBell will have a limited quantity of NYC-Cab singlets as a race weekend commemorative for sale in the race store, check them out on your way to "check-out"

If you are interested in running the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon using one of our 30 Official Charity Program entries please fill out our team application using the following link, 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team Application.  If you have any questions please email Elizabeth.Oconnell@TheFund.org. Join the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon!  The TCS New York City Marathon course is a 26.2-mile block party through the world’s most diverse city, and it is a model for big-city marathons around the world.  Semper Fi & America's Fund is honored to be part of the Official Charity Program. Guaranteed Entry Requirements: Pay $100 team fee - helps to cover the cost of a training shirt, exclusive race day team shirt, and team gathering. Fundraise a total of $4,000 for Semper Fi & America's Fund prior to October 26, 2026 $2,000 must be raised before August 1, 2026 Pay race registration fee to N.Y.R.R. (you will receive the link to register after raising $2,000 and pay the race registration fee to the New York Road Runners) Benefits of joining the SF&AF team: Easy to use fundraising page on our fundraising platform, RunSignUp Exclusive Semper Fi & America's Fund running shirt and gift bag Pre-race get together, Saturday, October 31, 2026 Timely updates from our race coordinator Prizes for top fundraisers The heartfelt thanks of the service members and the families you will be supporting! If you already have an entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon we invite you to join our team as a fundraiser, $500 fundraising minimum.

On November 7, 2026, New York City hosts something that has never existed before: a longevity fitness competition designed to measure how long you'll live well. The Super Age Games is eight trials testing the markers that actually predict how you'll age: cardiovascular capacity, grip strength, balance, agility, working memory, relational capacity, functional strength, and endurance under load. Think: Presidential Fitness Test, but built for longevity. The specifics of our trials are top secret. But from now until November 7, we'll give you hints, training protocols, and show you exactly how to train to show up ready to compete. Whether you're a lifelong athlete looking for a goal that matters, someone who just discovered what healthspan is and wants to do something about it, or a friend or family member who wants to cheer from the sidelines, there's a way to be part of this. We're welcoming 960 Founding Athletes to the inaugural Games. Choose the package that fits how you want to show up.

Run the Tradition!  Join us on Thursday, November 26, 2026 9AM for the Sri Chinmoy Thanksgiving Day 5K, 10K & Kids Race featuring a scenic, flat and fast 5K loop around Flushing Meadows Park. USATF certified course. Come out and support your park!  A portion of the proceeds goes to Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the NYC Parks Department.   PERKS & AMENITIES: Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, medals for all finishers, free race photos, and our famous post-race pancake breakfast!  The giveaway for this race is a pair of Sri Chinmoy Races micro fleece running gloves.   REGISTRATION & FEES Want to race this one for FREE?  It's easy - register here on RunSignup, then refer friends and family to earn your registration back!  How it works >> Prices now include all processing fees: $30.60 through Oct. 29 $35.75 through Nov. 16 $40.90 through Nov. 24, 12 noon, or until race sells out! No race-day registration.  Entries cannot be transferred to another person.   KIDS RACE Fun for the little ones, too!  There will be a Kids Race at 8:35 a.m., for children under 13.  Each child will be issued a real race bib and receive a finisher medal and a small gift.  The course distance will be 400 meters or less, and there may be two separate heats, depending on the number of children and their ages. Registration fee is $3 if pre-reserving a spot online in advance (see race website) or $5 if registering on race-day.  In either case, you will need to pay the fee in cash on race-day, anytime from 8:00 a.m. onward. Please note that children under 13 are not eligible to run the 5K or 10K.   RACE START 9:00AM simultaneous start for 5K and 10K.   THE COURSE A scenic, flat and fast USATF certified 5K loop starting at the north end of Meadow Lake, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere, Fountain of the Planets, Queens Zoo, New York State Pavilion and Queens Museum of Art.  5K = 1 loop, 10K = 2 loops. USATF course certification NY16032JG, NY16033JG.   RACE PACKETS Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your hat and bib delivered to your door before the race.  Option available for US addresses only, through Nov. 14.  All packets will ship out on Nov. 16. For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 7:30-8:30AM.   RUNNING GLOVES The giveaway for this race will be a pair of Sri Chinmoy Races micro fleece running gloves. Sizes are Unisex Small, Medium, Large, X-Large.   BAG CHECK Bag check will be available in Race-Day Central starting at 7:45AM.  We cannot accommodate large bags / backpacks, and we are not responsible for any valuables.  Thank you for understanding.   AWARDS Men’s and Women’s awards categories: 5K and 10K: Under 50: Top 7 50-59: Top 3 60-69: Top 2 70 & over: First Place Medals for all finishers Awards Ceremony at 9:50 AM for 5K, 10:15 AM for 10K   POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST Pancakes are more enjoyable when they are earned, and we're cooking them up fresh for everyone on race-day!   TIME LIMITS 5K: 1 hr 10K: 1 hr 30 min   AGE RESTRICTIONS All participants must be 13 or older to compete in the 5K, 15 or older for the 10K   RACE RESULTS Results will be posted on our race page, and emailed to all finishers within 24 hours   DIRECTIONS: Please visit the race page for directions   ABOUT US: From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Team’s inauguration in 1977 by its founder and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy. Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,700 races a year in 27 countries across 4 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the world’s longest certified road race – the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race (yes, 3,100 miles, it’s not a typo). We love running and putting on races – we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors. Read more >>   EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY We live in uncertain times.  If we are forced to cancel this event owing to circumstances beyond our control, including, but not limited to: New or modified COVID-19 regulations/restrictions imposed by park officials or city or state governments; Unsafe conditions in the park, such as excessive snow or ice on the roadways, or other severe weather related conditions; the event will be converted to a virtual one.  Registered participants will still receive race giveaways and finisher medals in the mail upon completion of the virtual race, and trophies will be mailed to winners as per the awards breakdown above.

The seldom-seen Freedom Tunnel will echo with the sound of your feet as you run over it and through NYC's quintessential Riverside Park.  Wedged between the historical Upper West Side neighborhood and the Hudson River this venue is known for its gorgeous views of Manhattan’s waterfronts, lush greenery, and myriad walking and biking paths.  Enjoy it all with a course that will leave you wanting to explore more of this 150-year-old park designed by America's renowned landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmsted. Location: Riverside Park - Entry on 84th Street and Riverside Drive (New start location this year due to construction) The course is 3.1 miles long. 10K runners complete it twice. Every loop is timed and splits uploaded in real-time!  Water Stations: There will be water stations about every 1.5 miles along the course.  " Grab and Go" stations with water, Gatorade, and Gels.  Technical T-shirt: male & female cut Personalized video finisher 4" Die-Cast Medal with full-color ribbon Awards/Plaques for Top 3 overall Male and Female IN EACH DISTANCE. Award medals for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 19 & under, 20's-70's. Post Race bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly, and peanut butter.  ATTENTION:  Packet Pick-up is only on race day.  Bring picture I.D. You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it.

Start the New Year right - with a Half-Marathon! The Sri Chinmoy New Year's Day Half-Marathon features a scenic, flat and fast loop around historic Flushing Meadows Corona Park.  9AM start. PERKS & AMENITIES: Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, custom race shirts, custom finisher medals, free finisher photos, and our famous post-race pancake breakfast!   REGISTRATION AND FEES: Want to race this one for FREE?  It's easy - register here on RunSignup, then refer friends and family to earn your registration back!  How it works >> All prices now INCLUDE processing fees: $51.20 through Dec. 4 $59.45 through Dec. 22 $66.65 through Dec. 30, 5PM No race-day registration.  Entries cannot be transferred to another person.   THE COURSE A scenic, "pancake flat" and fast USATF certified 1.27-mile loop starting near the intersection of Ave. of Commerce and Ave. of Progress, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere, Queens Museum of Art and Fountain of the Planets. Half-Marathon = one 0.35-mile start loop + ten 1.27-mile loops   RACE PACKET SHIPPING Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Available through Dec. 18.  Packets will ship out en masse on Dec. 20. Otherwise, packet pickup is available at the race site from 8-8:45AM.   RACE SHIRTS Custom long-sleeve tops are the giveaway for this race. Shirt sizes are: Women's Fitted: Small through X-Large, Unisex: X-Small through 2XL. Please note: to cut down on waste, we no longer guarantee sizes by over-ordering. Having said that, sizes are guaranteed for runners that select packet shipping, and we also do our very best to provide shirts for those picking up on race day.  Typically, more than 90% of runners receive the size they selected.   AWARDS Men’s and Women’s awards categories: Under 50: Top 7 50-59: Top 3 60-69: Top 2 70 & over: First Place Awards Ceremony at 11:30AM Custom medals for all finishers!   PANCAKE BREAKFAST Hot pancakes are even more enjoyable when they’re earned, and we’re cooking them up fresh for everyone on race day!   TIME LIMITS 3 hours, or a 13:45/mile minimum pace. (12 noon cutoff)   AGE RESTRICTIONS Participants must be 16 years or older as of race-day to compete.   RESULTS Will be posted on our race webpage within 24 hours   DIRECTIONS Please review the directions on our race page before heading to the park.  Flushing Meadows Corona Park is a HUGE park, it's easy to get lost!   CANCELLATION POLICY Please see our race page for our cancellation policy, and here for our race credit / refund policy    "The new year comes To give you another opportunity, Another hope. But the new year will come and go. So begin your self-transformation-play Immediately!" -Sri Chinmoy, Founder   ABOUT US: From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Team’s inauguration in 1977 by its founder, spiritual leader and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy. Today, the SCMT organizes over 500 races a year in 20 countries across 5 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the world’s longest certified road race – the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race (yes, 3,100 miles, it’s not a typo). We love running and putting on races – we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors. Read more >>

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM. The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times. This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race. To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2027; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last. Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over. This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

The Race to Cure Sarcoma (RTCS) New York brings together hundreds of members of the community who have been impacted by this disease. Each year, the Sarcoma Foundation of America raises awareness and funds for much-needed research, through RTCS events across the country. JOIN US for our annual event in New York City! TOGETHER WE CAN FIND A CURE.

Miles are better run together! Gather your team of up to 8 runners (friends, coworkers, neighbors, etc.) for a 26.2-mile relay challenge at the fastest track in the world. Refreshments, prizes, and a vibrant atmosphere with music and energy are guaranteed. Your race registration supports Armory College Prep and The Armory Foundation’s youth and athletic programs.   Contact owen@armorytrack.org to learn more about increasing your firm’s impact by becoming a sponsor.   Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 Team Relay Marathon! With your support, this event gets bigger and better each year!

Are you ready for THE Bucket List open water swim in the greatest city in the world? Be a part of a small group of urban swimmers experiencing the Statue of Liberty in a whole new way as we do a full one mile loop of Liberty Island. You will have your own kayak escort as you tackle this challenging route – and bragging rights for life upon completion of this epic adventure. Experience Requirement: The Statue of Liberty Swim is a challenging open water event, involving swimming against the current in typically choppy conditions. All participants must provide proof of recent, comparable open water swim experience (the PRIDE Swim Manhattan is an acceptable qualifier), and must swim at a pace of 30 minutes per mile or faster. Distance: 1 Mile | 1.6 Kilometers

Join a small group of swimmers for a challenging 2.2 mile | 3.5 kilometer adventure with One World Trade Center and the Statue of Liberty as your reference points. A motorboat escort, personal kayak guide, custom photography and cool swag are all part of the experience. Established in remembrance of 9/11, this swim celebrates the resilience that is possible in the aftermath of adversity. Experience Requirement: The Liberty to Freedom Swim is a challenging open water event, involving a Hudson River channel crossing in typically choppy conditions. All participants must provide proof of recent, comparable open water swim experience (the PRIDE Swim Manhattan is an acceptable qualifier), and must swim at a pace of 25 minutes per mile or faster. Location: Between South Cove Manhattan and Liberty Island Distance: 2.2 Miles | 3.5 Kilometers