Do these races give out shirts?
All 40 races say they include a shirt with entry. None have announced a finisher's medal, though silence on medals is not the same as a definite no - some races simply do not publish that detail in advance.
New York · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in New York City, New York
Upcoming running races in and near New York City, New York - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
50 upcoming races · 1 with finish-time stats
New York City running is loud, layered, and almost impossible to escape - in the best way. Central Park's car-free drives and the Hudson River Greenway pull runners out at every hour, and the energy shifts from solo dawn miles to crowded weekend long runs without missing a beat. This is a city where you bump into other runners constantly, whether you want to or not.
Come fall, the whole city leans into racing mode. Weekend routes fill up, the boroughs feel connected by a shared training pulse, and even the quieter spots - the perimeter of Roosevelt Island, the cross-country trails at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, the rolling roads through Prospect Park in Brooklyn - find their crowds. There is a race here for the serious and the food-themed alike.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The New York City races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026CrackedBell NYC ShakeOut Run from Rosie O'Grady's New York, NYFreeDetails Sat, Oct 31, 2026PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Oct 31, 2026Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sun, Nov 1, 2026TCS New York City Marathon New York, NYFrom $100Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026The Riverside Church Turkey Trot New York, NYFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central New York City, NYRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central New York City, NYRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sun, Nov 15, 2026Hear Your Song Fall 5K: Run, Walk or Roll! New York, NYFreeDetails Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Dec 12, 2026Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Dec 12, 2026Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Dec 26, 2026A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Coffee Lovers Run NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Coffee Lovers Run NYC Central New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Run for Donut NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Run for Donut NYC Central New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 20, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K Manhattan New York, NYFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer NYC Central New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health NYC Central New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 20, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 20, 2027St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 27, 2027Always Hope Easter Run NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 27, 2027Always Hope Easter Run NYC Central New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 27, 2027SuperHeroes Run NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 27, 2027SuperHeroes Run NYC Central New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 10, 2027Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 10, 2027Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 24, 2027Race to Cure Sarcoma New York New York, NYFrom $10Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Coffee Lovers Run NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 24, 2027Coffee Lovers Run NYC Central New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 24, 2027Run for Donut NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 24, 2027Run for Donut NYC Central New York City, NYFrom $30Register Tue, Apr 27, 2027CUIMC Team Relay Marathon New York, NYRegistration opens Jan 1, 2027From $150Details Sat, May 1, 2027NYC Race of Hope New York, NYRegistration opens Apr 25, 2027FreeDetails Sat, May 8, 2027Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, May 29, 2027SuperHeroes Run NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, May 29, 2027SuperHeroes Run NYC Central New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Jun 19, 2027Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to New York City. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 Racing in New York City
When are most of these races? I need one that fits my training block.
Fall is the busiest stretch, with 16 races running September through November - which lines up well with how the city's own running culture builds toward the season. Winter carries 14 races from December through February, and summer brings 10 from June through August. January is the single busiest month with 6 races, while February is the quietest with 2.
I am thinking about my first half marathon. Is this a reasonable place to try one?
Every race here offers the 5K, 10K, and half marathon on the same day, alongside a 1 Mile option, so you can pick your distance on the day without committing to 13.1 from the start. No finish-time figures are available for these races, so we cannot tell you where you would land in the field.
These race names are food-themed and a bit unusual. What are they actually like?
They are designed to be approachable and a little playful, which can make them a lower-stakes entry point than a more traditional race. None have published finish-time results, so the competitive picture is unknown, but the consistent structure makes it easy to know what you are signing up for.