New York · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in New York

Every upcoming 5K in New York, all 288 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

288 upcoming 5K races · 133 with finish-time stats

10K Races 71Half Marathons 87Marathons 12Ultramarathons 10
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The New York races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field4,408 finishersIt's A Wonderful Run 5Kin the 5KLongest-running49th year49th Annual Peru Lions Club John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trotannual tradition

New York 5K Races by City

New York City 46Rochester 18Rockaway Beach 10Liverpool 6Richmond Hill 5Binghamton 5Brooklyn 5Jamestown 4Wappingers Falls 3Valley Cottage 3East Meadow 3Bronx 3Saratoga Springs 3Peconic 3Bay Shore 2Cazenovia 2Riverhead 2New York Mills 2Valhalla 2East Rochester 2Buffalo 2Syracuse 2Warwick 2Yorktown Heights 2

5K Races in New York by Month

October 2026 30November 2026 96December 2026 38January 2027 7February 2027 15March 2027 12April 2027 15May 2027 25June 2027 19July 2027 9August 2027 5September 2027 6

The Next 5K Runs in New York

288 total
Sun, Sep 20, 20262026 PGXC Race Series Rochester, NY5K4 Miles6K8KFrom $25Details Thu, Oct 15, 2026Dia De Muertos Run Nationwide (Nacional), NY5KFreeDetails Sat, Oct 17, 2026SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON BAY SHORE, NY29.3 Miles16.2 Miles15KMarathonFrom $29Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Southern Tier Cross Country Series (ALL RACES) Johnson City, NY5KFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Annual STC Halloween Run FAYETTEVILLE, NY5K0.5 MilesFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Freaky 5K & Kids Trick or Treat 1/4 mile Trot Wantagh, NY5K0.25 MilesRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Spiritus Christi Riverwalk for Mental Health Rochester, NY5KFreeDetails Sun, Oct 25, 2026Hell on Earth Richmond Hill, NY5KRegistration closedFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026We Can Be Heroes 5K Montgomery, NY5K804mFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 202615th Annual Cazenovia Pumpkin Run 5K/Spooky Sprint Cazenovia, NY5K800mFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Cheryl Walk or Run 5K Cornwall On Hudson, NY5KFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 25, 20266th Annual Book It! 5K Parish, NY5KRegistration closedFrom $25Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in New York

Which New York cities have the most 5K races?

New York City (46), Rochester (18), Rockaway Beach (10), Liverpool (6) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in New York?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in New York, with 96 of the 288, followed by October with 40. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are New York 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 130 5K races in New York with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:34, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in New York?

Yes, 8 races around New York get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races, and 4 mix road and trail.