5K Races in New York — 2026

There are 624 5K races in New York scheduled for 2026. The next is the AU Wellness Center 5k Glow Run/Walk "After Dark Dash!" in Alfred on April 24. New York 5K races run primarily April.

Brothers of Mercy Oktoberfest 5k

Fri, Sep 11 · Clarence, NY Clarence

5K Run/Walk (includes Octoberfest Party)Oktoberfest Party only

From $20 Open

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Centaur Stride Trail Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Sherman, NY Sherman

Trail Run 1KTrail Run 5KVirtual 5K

From $20 Closed

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Toni's Race: Strollin' for the Colon

Sat, Sep 12 · Honeoye Falls, NY Honeoye Falls

Toni's WalkToni's Race

From $35 Open

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Race to the Stars 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Vestal, NY Vestal

Kopernik Race to the Stars 5k

Closed

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2026 Arc Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Liverpool, NY Liverpool

Kids 1 Mile Fun Run3K Family Fun WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $10 Closed

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Bampa's House 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Painted Post, NY Painted Post

In Person 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 NYC

Sat, Sep 12 · New York City, NY New York City

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Dairy Discovery 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Shortsville, NY Shortsville

VIRTUAL Dairy Discovery 5KDairy Discovery 5K

From $20 Open

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BUSHWICK 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn

BUSHWICK 5KBUSHWICK 5K - VOLUNTEERBUSHWICK 5K - YOUTH (17yrs and younger)

From $0 Open

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Orange Peel to Pavement

Sat, Sep 12 · Montgomery, NY Montgomery

5K Fun Run5K Run/Walk _ Virtual5K Fun Walk +4

From $0 Open

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Paws Crossed 5K!

Sat, Sep 12 · Yorktown Heights, NY Yorktown Heights

5K Run/WalkDigitail 5K Run/WalkCat Nap

From $40 Open

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Haven 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn

Haven 5K

From $50 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NYC

Sat, Sep 12 · New York City, NY New York City

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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St Stephen School Welcome Back 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Grand Island, NY Grand Island

5k Run or WalkKids Dash (400 meters) Ages 10 & Under

From $12 Closed 60 spots left

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Run for a Reason 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Bemus Point, NY Bemus Point

Walk for a Reason 5KRun for a Reason 5K

From $25 Open

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Strength To Serve Challenge

Sun, Sep 13 · Fayetteville, NY Fayetteville

Strength To Serve Challenge

From $50 Open

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ROCovery Annual Run/Walk & X-Challenge

Sun, Sep 13 · Henrietta, NY Henrietta

TRAIL Course 5kROAD Course 5kTRAIL Course 5k & X-Challenge +2

From $30 Open

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Cobblestone Foundation Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Victor, NY Victor

2.5K Walk (1 Lap)5k Run (2 Laps)Virtual 5k Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hispanic Heritage Month 5K

Tue, Sep 15 · Any City, NY Any City

Hispanic Heritage Month 5k (VIRTUAL)Hispanic Heritage Month 5k (IN-PERSON EVENTS)

From $0 Open

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Running with the Elks 5K

Fri, Sep 18 · Baldwinsville, NY Baldwinsville

Walk5K Run

From $35 Closed

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Herkimer Chamber Challenge 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Herkimer, NY Herkimer

Herkimer County Chamber Challenge 5K

From $30 Closed

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Buffalo, NY

Sat, Sep 19 · Buffalo, NY Buffalo

Child Registration 12 & UnderAdult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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2026 Ithaca Tompkins International Airport Runway 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Ithaca, NY Ithaca

5K

From $32 Open

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Dash for Dementia

Sat, Sep 19 · Plattsburgh, NY Plattsburgh

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mill to Mill 5K/10K (Keuka Outlet Trail)

Sat, Sep 19 · Penn Yan, NY Penn Yan

Mill to Mill 5K (Keuka Outlet Trail)Mill to Mill 10K (Keuka Outlet Trail)

From $37.5 Open

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2026 MHRRC Dutchess County Classic

Sat, Sep 19 · Poughkeepsie, NY Poughkeepsie

5k10kHalf Marathon +3

From $25 Open

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Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Forest Hills, NY Forest Hills

5k Race10K RaceHalf Marathon +3

From $45 Open

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ADK 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Lake George, NY Lake George

ADK 5k at Adirondack Pub & BreweryADK 5k - Virtual OptionADK Stein Hoist Challenge

From $25 Closed 36 spots left

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Broome Oncology Sock Out Cancer 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Binghamton, NY Binghamton

Sock Out Cancer 5k

From $32 Open

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WANTAGH WARRIOR 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Wantagh, NY Wantagh

ADULT 5KJogging Stroller 5kVIRTUAL 5K RUN +3

From $13 Closed

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THE L8KES RUN - Presented by Charity For Children (Green Lakes State Park)

Sun, Sep 20 · Fayetteville, NY Fayetteville

2 Mile Trail Walk5K Lake RunThe L8KE Run (8K) +1

From $25 Open

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Run For Gold 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Ithaca, NY Ithaca

Run For Gold

From $25 Closed

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11th Annual Plattsburgh Tour de Force Charity Run and Bike Race

Sun, Sep 20 · Plattsburgh, NY Plattsburgh

5k run or walk10k run or walk1/2 Marathon +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Capital Region, NY

Sun, Sep 20 · Albany, NY Albany

Adult RegistrationFirst Responders and Military RegistrationYouth Registration 11 to 17 yrs +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Fleet Feet Rochester Half Marathon | 5K | Kids 1/2 Mile

Sun, Sep 20 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Rochester 5KRochester 5KVirtual Half Marathon +4

From $15 Open

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Connor's Way Scenic Memorial 5-Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Hinckley, NY Hinckley

5 MileVirtual 5 MileKids Run

From $0 Open

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The Great Pumpkin Race-Live and Virtual 5K Walk/Run

Thu, Sep 24 · Lowville, NY Lowville

The Great Pumpkin Race Virtual 5K Run/WalkThe Great Pumpkin Race Live 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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St. Mark 5k Family Fun Run

Fri, Sep 25 · Buffalo, NY Buffalo

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K)

Fri, Sep 25 · Montour Falls, NY Montour Falls

Saturday Finger Lakes 5KFriday Night 5KFinger Lakes 5K- Virtual +6

From $35 Open 60 spots left

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central

Sat, Sep 26 · New York City, NY New York City

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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5K Pumpkin Run & Munchkin Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Malone, NY Malone

Munchkin MilePumpkin Run 5K

From $8 Closed

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC

Sat, Sep 26 · New York City, NY New York City

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central

Sat, Sep 26 · New York City, NY New York City

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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The New Yorker 10K and 5K @ Riverside Park

Sat, Sep 26 · New York, NY New York

5K10k

From $50 Open

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Bergholz 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · NIAGARA FALLS, NY NIAGARA FALLS

1 mile Fun Run (untimed, no shirt)1 mile Fun Run (untimed)Bergholz 5K

From $10 Open

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4th Annual Brighton Believes 5K "Hit the Ground Running"

Sat, Sep 26 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Brighton Believes Kids "Choose Your Own Adventure" FUN RUN!Brighton Believes 5K

From $20 Open

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South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5k & Kids Color Dash

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, NY Monroe

South Orange Family YMCA Annual 5k RunSouth Orange Family YMCA Annual 5k WalkKids Color Dash

From $5 Open

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Riot Run 5k @ Prison City Brewery

Sat, Sep 26 · Auburn, NY Auburn

Riot Run 5kRiot Run 5k - Virtual OptionRiot Run Stein Hoist Challenge

From $25 Closed 36 spots left

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2026 Rhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Rhinebeck, NY Rhinebeck

Rhinebeck Fall Foliage 5KRhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon

From $25 Open

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Le Moyne College Dolphin Dash 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Syracuse, NY Syracuse

5KVirtual 5K Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Walk

From $10 Closed

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