Running in New York City, United States

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

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4 established annual road races in New York City. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.

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Annual races in New York City

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
TCS New York City MarathonMarathonNovemberAll five boroughs, five bridges and a hard final stretch through Central Park.
United Airlines NYC HalfHalf marathonMarchBrooklyn to Manhattan via the Manhattan Bridge and Times Square.
RBC Brooklyn HalfHalf marathonMayProspect Park to Coney Island; the largest half marathon in the United States.
Fifth Avenue Mile1 mileSeptemberStraight, net-downhill mile from 80th to 60th Street.

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.
Are there 10K races in New York City?
No dedicated 10K events are listed for New York City yet — the marathon and half marathon events above are the main options.
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 enough to plan a training block around.

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