Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

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.

WORLD RUN DAY 2026 October 24–25, 2026 | Virtual 5K Run/Walk ONE WORLD. ONE PASSION. ONE WORLD RUN DAY! The World Is Running. Are You In? Join runners and walkers around the globe for World Run Day 2026! Since 1999, World Run Day has celebrated running, fitness, health, and community — bringing people together through a shared passion for running. Whether you're a marathoner, casual jogger, or first-time participant, this is YOUR day to celebrate! TWO GREAT COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS — ONE INCREDIBLE VALUE! Your registration includes: 1. EXCLUSIVE LONG-SLEEVE WORLD RUN DAY 2026 T-SHIRT Celebrate in style with a specially designed commemorative shirt! Shipped promptly after registration, with typical delivery in 4–7 days. Wear it proudly on World Run Day and beyond! Our Best Value in our series of virtual run events. 2. INSPIRATIONAL, FRAME-WORTHY RACE BIB A colorful commemorative bib featuring major cities from around the world, celebrating the global running community. Wear it. Save it. Frame it! YOUR 5K. YOUR COURSE. YOUR PACE. Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) When: October 24 - 25, 2026 Where: Anywhere in the world — outdoors or on a treadmill Who: Runners and walkers of all abilities Results: Upload your finishing time before noon October 27 Celebrate the joy of running, inspire healthier lifestyles, and connect with runners around the world. DON'T MISS OUT — REGISTER TODAY! RUN ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. TOGETHER. www.runday.com World Run Day — Celebrating Running Since 1999.

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"

The world's largest marathon crossing all five NYC boroughs. 50,000+ runners and 2 million spectators line the course.

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

On November 7th, 2026, The Armory Track in New York City becomes the stage for something that doesn't exist anywhere else in the world: a competition built specifically for athletes who refuse to let age define their ceiling. The Super Age Games isn't about nostalgia or participation trophies — it's a rigorously designed athletic event, built alongside longevity scientists, that puts your training to the test in one of the most iconic track venues in the country. Every heat, every trial, every second on that track is a data point proving what's possible when you commit to the long game. This is where the work you've been putting in gets to mean something. Tickets are limited, and the athletes who compete in November are the ones who make the decision today. Whether you're here to race, to watch someone you love prove what they're made of, or to be part of a movement that is genuinely changing how the world thinks about aging and performance, your spot at the

Race through the scenic streets of Randall's Island at The Riverside Church’s second-ever Turkey Trot 5K! This family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, and supporters of all ages for a morning of fitness, fun, and community spirit. Kids can join the excitement in the Turkey Dash: a 100-yard sprint for ages 2–5 and a half-mile run for ages 6–13, making it a true celebration for the whole family. Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or enjoying the breeze as you soak in the island’s stunning views, every step you take helps make a difference. All proceeds benefit The Riverside Church’s Social Services and Food Pantry, which provides food, emergency assistance, and vital resources to families across our community. Event Details: Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Randall’s Island Park, New York, NY Distance: 5K (in-person & virtual) | Kids Turkey Dash 200yd (ages 2-10) Registration: Entry includes your race fee, race medal Benefits: All proceeds support The Riverside Church’s Social Services programs and Food Pantry The Course Enjoy a scenic loop around Randall’s Island with beautiful views of the waterfront and the New York skyline. The 5K course takes runners on a full loop of the island, while the Turkey Dash is set 200 yards from the finish line. Amenities Bag Check: Bring one clear bag for gear. Extra bags may not fit and will be provided if needed. Bathrooms: Bathrooms are available throughout the event. Hydration: Water and electrolyte drinks will be available on the course and at the finish. Post-Race Refreshments: Enjoy water, snacks, and fresh fruit after you cross the finish line. Aditional Awards Largest Team Top Fundraising Individual Top Fundraising Team Best Turkey Costume***** Directions Driving: Parking near Icahn Stadium 10 Central Road, New York, NY 10035 Mass Transit Options: Subway: Take the 4/5/6 to 125th Street, then transfer to the M35 bus, which goes directly onto Randall’s Island. Bus: M35 to Randall’s Island Citi Bike: Stations are available near 125th Street Footbridge (East Harlem) and in East Harlem near 125th Street. Walking: Randall’s Island can be accessed via the 125th Street Footbridge. Register By registering for the Turkey Trot, you are directly supporting The Riverside Church’s mission to care for our neighbors through vital social services and our Food Pantry. All registrations include a race bib and finisher medals.

Celebrate 6 years of Hear Your Song with this 5K — run, walk, or roll anywhere in the world, anytime from Sunday, November 15th to Monday, November 30th! You can participate in this race VIRTUALLY or IN-PERSON VIRTUAL OPTION: You can participate in this race virtually on your own time between Sunday, November 15th and Monday, November 30th! OR IN-PERSON OPTION: Join us in Prospect Park on Sunday, November 15th at 10:30 am!We'll meet at The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch outside Prospect Park at Grand Army Plaza! There is no fee for race registration, but we encourage all participants to share your fundraising page with friends and family to help us reach our collective goal of $10K as we enter our next five years as a nonprofit! We recommend a personal donation of $25 and a personal goal of $250! PRIZES: If you raise at least $100, you'll get a musical shoutout on social media. The participants who raise a) the most donations from unique donors and b) the highest donation total will win a gift certificate and Hear Your Song T-shirt!

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 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.

🗽 Still Here NYC® 2026 Virtual Walk/Run A Campaign by Enders Project Not about sides. About stakes. New York’s future depends on the people who are still here — and still giving back. Still Here NYC® is a grassroots, citywide campaign created by Enders Project to celebrate the individuals, neighborhoods, and local businesses that continue to show up for New York City. As people come and go, this is for those who stayed — and are committed to building a stronger, more equitable city from the inside out. Now with the official trademark registration of Still Here NYC® in late 2025, we’re closing out every year with an open-participation virtual walk/run, inviting anyone who loves this city to join us. ⸻ 2026 Open Participation Format Still Here NYC is free to join. We believe showing up for your city should be accessible to everyone. That’s why participation in the Still Here NYC Walk/Run is open and free — with optional ways to support the mission for those who choose to. This approach allows us to grow the movement, welcome more New Yorkers in, and build a strong foundation for the years ahead. ⸻ 🌀 How It Works • Register for free • Walk or run 1 mile or 5K — solo or with others • Complete it anytime during December 2026 • Do it anywhere — your neighborhood, a park, a treadmill, or your own route • Share your participation using #StillHereNYC This is not about speed or competition. It’s about presence, pride, and community. ⸻ Optional Ways to Support the Mission Participation is always free. Those who wish to support the work behind Still Here NYC®, hosted by Enders Project, may do so in the following ways: Official Event Shirt (Optional) • 2026 Still Here NYC® commemorative event shirt • Enders Project–branded event apparel • Adult and youth sizing available • $45 optional add-on Optional Donation • Donations support Enders Project Equal Access, Inc. • 100% of donations go toward youth scholarships, mentorship, and wellness access ⸻ 💙 Why We’re Doing This Still Here NYC is powered by Enders Project, a mission-driven business reinvesting profits and energy into local communities through real partnerships. Optional donations support our nonprofit partner: Enders Project Equal Access, Inc. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 81-2001459) To date, the organization has awarded over $150,000 in scholarships to NYC youth for: • Sports and arts programs • Mentorship and career development • Functional nutrition and wellness education This campaign exists to prove that community-centered action — led by local people and businesses — still matters. ⸻ Local Business Involvement Still Here NYC also invites NYC-rooted businesses to participate by: • Donating a small percentage of profits on one day in December • Sponsoring the campaign • Rallying staff or customers to participate together Business participation will continue to expand as the campaign grows. ⸻ 🏃 Event Details Event Dates: December 1 – December 31, 2026 Distances: 1 Mile or 5K Location: Anywhere Registration: Free to participate Optional: Shirt + donation available ⸻ Looking Ahead 2026 marks an important milestone as Still Here NYC® becomes a fully registered trademark and enters its next chapter. Our focus now is on growing participation, strengthening community connections, and building a citywide movement that can expand sustainably in the years ahead. ⸻ Join Us Be counted. Be visible. Stand for the city you love. We’re still here — and we’re building what’s next. Learn more or get involved: endersproject.com

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.   Early registration for 2026 event sponsors is now open! 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 2025 Team Relay Marathon! With your support, this event gets bigger and better each year!

AIR Miles for Audio Creators is powered by the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR). This virtual challenge is hosted through our Strava club, AIR Active, where participants log their miles, track progress, and connect as a community while raising funds and awareness for audio creators. We’re turning our miles into advocacy for audio creators and the community, resources, and opportunities that help them build sustainable careers.

NEW LOCATION IN CENTRAL PARK! Join Hope for Depression Research Foundation at the 2026 NYC Race of Hope. Help raise awareness and funds for groundbreaking research as we work to find the cure for depression.  The 5K (3.1 mile) race follows a beautiful, brand-new course through the quiet northern sections of Central Park, with the start and finish line celebration at the newly constructed Davis Center.  May 10 is Mother's Day and the Race of Hope is a great way to start the day with someone you love.  REGISTRATION: • $25 - Students: Up to 5/17/26 @ 9:45 am (Student Tickets are valid for Elementary - College up to age 22.) • $35 - Adults: Up to 5/17/26 @ 9:45 am GEAR: First 300 to pickup

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