NYRR Start Line Series - Manhattan
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AvailableNYRR Start Line Series - Manhattanfree ScoredSaturday, August 1, 2026 at 07:30 AMDistance: 5KEntry Fees: This is a free event
Join us for a free series of fun runs that bring people together through movement, community, and the joy of running.
Start your running journey here! The NYRR Start Line Series is a free, beginner-friendly community event designed to welcome runners, walkers, families, and participants of all ages to the transformative power of movement.
In partnership with NYC DOT's Summer Streets program, we're bringing three exciting community fun runs to the streets of New York City this summer. Participants will enjoy the experience of a professionally produced NYRR event, complete with timing, scoring, and a supportive race-day atmosphere, all at no cost.
Whether you run, jog, or walk, every step toward the start line is a powerful act of belonging. No matter your pace, age, or experience level, the NYRR Start Line Series invites you to be part of something bigger with free, supportive events that celebrate movement, community, and the joy of getting active together.
Finisher souvenirs will be available while supplies last.
Registration is free. Sign up today and don't forget to check out our Runner Resources hub!
- July 25: Queens | 3M
- August 1: Manhattan | 5K
- August 22: The Bronx | 5K
Bring the Whole Crew!
Enjoy the day with friends and family. Children ages 8 and older are welcome to participate in the 5K. We encourage parents and guardians to consider each child's experience, comfort level, and ability when deciding whether participation is right for them. To learn more about NYRR's age guidelines for races and events, visit our Age Policy.
If you're not planning on running, these events will be eligible for +1 volunteer opportunities toward non-complimentary guaranteed entry to the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon.
Registration for volunteer opportunities opens on July 16 at 12:00 p.m.
NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.
To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.
- Runners can register as woman, man, or nonbinary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
The NYRR RUNCENTER is now closed while we continue renovations. Please visit the New Balance Run Hub next door at 322 West 57th Street for bib and race premium pickup on the following dates:
- Saturday, July 18: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 19: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Monday, July 20: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 21: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 22: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 23: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Friday, July 24: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 25: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 26: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Monday, July 27: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 28: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 29: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 30: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Friday, July 31: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location: Westfield World Trade Center 185 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007
Bib pickup will be available on the C2 level of the Oculus near Under Armour and Sephora
- Saturday, July 18: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 19: 11:00 a.m.-6:00p.m.
- Monday, July 20: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 21: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 22: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 23: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Friday, July 24: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 25: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 26: 11:00 a.m.-6:00p.m.
- Monday, July 27: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 28: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 29: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 30: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Friday, July 31: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Check back closer to the event day for more information.
Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the event.
Show your confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your event materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this event, so a friend or family member can pick up your event materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.
The race starts on Park Avenue at East 80th Street and heads north where runners will pass Uptown neighborhoods before continuing next to the elevated train. At Mile 1, the course continues on Park Avenue past East 100th Street. After a short stretch on Tito Puente Way, runners make a U-turn and head south on Park Avenue. Just after the turnaround, runners will pass the course's only fluid station, located on Park Avenue between 109th and 108th Streets. From there, the course continues south past Mile 2 at East 102nd Street before finishing back at East 80th Street.
We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.
Bag check is on Park Avenue between E 77th St. and E 78th St.
Check back closer to the event day for more information.
For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.
If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.
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