Which New York cities have the most races?
New York City (53), Rochester (24), Brooklyn (14), Rockaway Beach (11) have the most upcoming races in New York. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
What race distances can I run in New York?
New York has 5K (333), 10K (75), Half Marathon (85), Marathon (12), Ultra (9). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in New York?
November is the busiest month for races in New York, with 127 of the 447, followed by October with 117. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are New York races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 208 races in New York with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:29, 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 races in New York?
Yes, 19 races around New York get you off the pavement: 13 are trail races, and 6 mix road and trail.