Running Races in New York City: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

Annual races in New York City

Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in New York City use the same roads several of these courses do.

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in New York City?

TCS New York City Marathon (Marathon), normally held in November. All five boroughs, five bridges and a hard final stretch through Central Park.

Is there a marathon in New York City?

Yes — TCS New York City Marathon (November). All five boroughs, five bridges and a hard final stretch through Central Park.

Are there half marathons in New York City?

Yes — United Airlines NYC Half (March) and RBC Brooklyn Half (May).

Are there 10K races in New York City?

No dedicated 10K is listed for New York City; the marathon and half marathon events above are the main options.

Are there 5K or shorter races in New York City?

Yes — 1 mile at Fifth Avenue Mile (September). Shorter distances are the easiest way into a city's race scene: entry usually stays open later and the fields are less competitive.

When is the running season in New York City?

The events listed here fall in March, May, September and November. That spread means you can build a year around two peaks rather than one.

What is the weather like for the TCS New York City Marathon?

In November, New York City averages a daily high of 12.2°C and a low of 4°C, with rain on about 29% of days. That sits in the range most runners race best in. Figures are a ten-year average of recorded conditions for that month, not a forecast.

How do I enter a race in New York City?

Entry opens on each organiser's own site, and fees, closing dates and start times change every year. Each race above links to its own page here, which covers the course, the conditions and how to train for it, and points you at the organiser for the current year's entry details rather than repeating a number that may already be out of date.

Why are exact race dates not shown?

Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is what you need to plan a training block. The organiser's site carries the confirmed date once it is announced.

What distances can I race in New York City?

Across the 4 events listed: Marathon, Half marathon, 1 mile. Pick the distance first and the date second — the build-up a distance needs is what decides which month is realistic.

How long should I train for the TCS New York City Marathon?

Allow 16 to 20 weeks from a base you already hold, not from scratch. That is the marathon standard, and it assumes you can already run comfortably three times a week before the block starts. The race page for each event breaks the build-up down further.

How far in advance should I enter?

The larger city marathons fill within days of opening, or run a ballot months ahead; smaller 10K and 5K events often take entries until race week. Check the organiser's site as soon as you have picked a race — entry timing is the one thing you cannot make up for later in training.

Can I run these courses outside race day?

Mostly yes, and it is worth doing. City-centre courses use public roads and parks that are open year round, so you can run the closing kilometres as a training session and know exactly what they feel like. The mapped New York City routes are a practical starting point for that.

Where can I train for these races in New York City?

The 10K and long-run routes mapped for New York City use many of the same roads and paths these courses do, so they work as course reconnaissance as well as training. Each race page also lists how long a build-up the distance needs.

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