Which New York cities have the most 5K races?
New York City (47), Rochester (17), Brooklyn (9), Buffalo (8) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
New York · 5K
5K Races in New York
Every upcoming 5K in New York, all 403 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
403 upcoming 5K races · 183 with finish-time stats
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.
5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in New York
403 total Mon, Aug 31, 20266th Annual Katonah ASP 5K - Monster Dash! Yorktown, NYFrom $37Details Tue, Sep 1, 20265K for FOXP1 Anywhere, NYFrom $30Details Tue, Sep 1, 2026America's VetDogs 5k Run & Dog Walk Smithtown, NYFrom $31Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026Southern Tier Cross Country Series (ALL RACES) Johnson City, NYFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026Hope For Youths Trick or Trot Run North Babylon, NYFrom $30Details Thu, Sep 10, 2026Sunset Runway 5k Johnson City, NYFrom $55Details Fri, Sep 11, 2026The Brothers of Mercy Oktoberfest & Race to Remember Clarence, NYFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 20262026 Arc Race Liverpool, NYFrom $10Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Paws Crossed 5K! Yorktown Heights, NYFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Dairy Discovery 5K & Fun Run Shortsville, NYFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026St Stephen School Welcome Back 5K Grand Island, NYFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026BUSHWICK 5K Brooklyn, NYFrom $40Details
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 Sep 10, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in New York
When are most 5K races held in New York?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in New York, with 125 of the 403, followed by September with 113. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How much do New York 5K races cost?
Entry fees for 5K races here run from free to about $70, depending on the event and how early you register.
How early should I register for a 5K in New York?
166 of the 403 5K races in New York already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are New York 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 179 5K races in New York with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:44, 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, 24 races around New York get you off the pavement: 14 are trail races, and 10 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.