5K Races in New York — 2026

There are 233 5K races in New York scheduled for 2026. The next is the 3rd Annual Sneaker Store Men Wear Pink Pub Run in New Hartford on October 23. New York 5K races run primarily October.

Oswego YMCA 35th Annual Reindeer 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Oswego, NY Oswego

5K Fun Run5K Walk

From $25 Open

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Jingle Bells 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Dansville, NY Dansville

Walk 5k5k RunKids under 12 NOT TIMED (5k run or 5k walk)

From $0 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Long Island, NY

Sat, Dec 5 · Hempstead, NY Hempstead

Virtual JinglerKids Run5k Untimed +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Niagara Falls, NY Niagara Falls

1 Mile Walk (untimed)5k Santa Dash5k Student

From $10 Open

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Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Bronxville, NY Bronxville

Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Closed

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Pete Sanfilippo 45th Annual Holiday Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Wappingers Falls, NY Wappingers Falls

Kids 1 Mile5 Mile

From $0 Open

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Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Webster, NY Webster

Yeti 5K WalkRochester Ugly Sweater 5K -Virtual (Team Santa)Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch) +2

From $37 Open

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The Gingerbread 5k

Sun, Dec 6 · Cortland, NY Cortland

5k Run / Walk5k Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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Utica Ugly Sweater 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · New York Mills, NY New York Mills

Ugly Sweater 5K (Virtual -Team Santa)Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch)Ugly Sweater 5K (Virtual -Team Grinch) +2

From $37 Open

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Checkers A.C. Christmas 3k Race

Sun, Dec 6 · Buffalo, NY Buffalo

3k Race

From $27 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Capital Region

Sun, Dec 6 · Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Springs

5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Crusaders Crush Cancer 5k

Sun, Dec 6 · White Plains, NY White Plains

Crusaders Crush Cancer 5kCrusaders Crush Cancer *VIRTUAL* 5kCrusaders Crush Cancer 5k +1

From $35 Closed

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YMCA 43rd Annual Reindeer Ramble

Sun, Dec 6 · Kingston, NY Kingston

YMCA 43rd Reindeer Ramble 5K- Adult Registration WalkerYMCA 43rd Reindeer Ramble 5K - Student RegistrationYMCA 43rd Reindeer Ramble 5K - Adult Registration +1

From $20 Open

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Orange Runners Club - Jingle Jog 4-mile walk/run

Sun, Dec 6 · Middletown, NY Middletown

Jingle Jog WalkJingle Jog Run

From $28 Open

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DENFIT Jingle Bell 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Cape Vincent, NY Cape Vincent

DENFIT Jingle Bell5k

From $41 Closed

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Copper City Fitness Dashin’ through the Harbor 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Rome, NY Rome

5KVirtual

From $25 Open

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Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Adirondack Health

Sat, Dec 12 · Lake Placid, NY Lake Placid

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Adirondack Health

From $20 Open

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It's A Wonderful Run 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Bedford Falls, NY Bedford Falls

Virtual 5K5K

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Westchester, NY

Sat, Dec 12 · Purchase, NY Purchase

Virtual Jingler5K UntimedKids Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Running of the Bulls presented by Cash Cow NYC & RTBX

Sat, Dec 12 · Bronx, NY Bronx

5K Run

From $30 Open 100 spots left

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Santa Stampede - Rochester, NY

Sun, Dec 13 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Saratoga Ugly Sweater 5K (Team GRINCH vs Team SANTA)

Sun, Dec 13 · Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Springs

Beastmode Saratoga Grinch Challenge Run (Carry a Tree)Saratoga Ugly Sweater 5K (Virtual-Team GRINCH)Saratoga Ugly Sweater 5K (Virtual-Team SANTA) +3

From $40 Open

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Miles for Mark (B.E. F.A.S.T.)

Sun, Dec 13 · Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn

5K Run For Stroke Survivor!! In Person and Virtual!!!

From $40 Open

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2026 Binghamton Santa Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Binghamton, NY Binghamton

5K

From $30 Open

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JINGLE ALL THE WAY 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Seaford, NY Seaford

High School & Youth 5k RunVIRTUAL 5K JINGLE RUNJogging Stroller 5k +2

From $15 Open 92 spots left

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ROCKAWAY BEACH SANTA SUIT OR SANTS T-SHIRT /GRINCH FUN RUN/WALK & 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Rockaway Park, NY Rockaway Park

5K RUN/WALK SANTA SUIT & SANTA T-SHIRT PLUS GRINCH MASK AND GLOVESRUN ROCKAWAY BEACH 5K RUN/WALK SANTA SUIT OR SANTA T-SHIRT

From $40 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

Sun, Dec 20 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual 5KIn Person 5KVirtual Kids 1/2 Mile +1

From $15 Open

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Jingle Jangle

Sun, Dec 27 · Richmond Hill, NY Richmond Hill

Virtual 5k5k

From $30 Open

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Sugar Bowl 5K - Polar Cats Series Race #2

Sun, Jan 17 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Sugar Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race 2

From $25 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Syracuse

Sat, Feb 13 · Liverpool, NY Liverpool

5KPlatinum SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 Open

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Braving The Elements 5k

Sat, Feb 13 · Arcade, NY Arcade

Kids Fun Run (.4 Miles)5k Run / Walk

From $0 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Binghamton

Sat, Feb 13 · Binghamton, NY Binghamton

5KPlatinum SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Brooklyn

Sat, Feb 13 · Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn

5KPlatinum SponsorBronze Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Queens

Sat, Feb 13 · Queens, NY Queens

5KPlatinum SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 Open

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Super Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race #3

Sun, Feb 14 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Super Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race 3

From $25 Open

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Mayville Winterfest 5K

Sun, Feb 14 · Mayville, NY Mayville

Mayville Winterfest 5K

From $20 Open

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Love on the Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Richmond Hill, NY Richmond Hill

5kVirtual 5k

From $30 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Manhattan

Sat, Feb 20 · New York, NY New York

5KPlatinum SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 Open

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Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Bowl Series #4

Sun, Feb 28 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race 4Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race 4Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race Series Holder +1

From $25 Open

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Old First Ward Shamrock Run

Sat, Mar 6 · Buffalo, NY Buffalo

Virtual 8k RunVirtual 8k Run8k Run +1

From $35 Closed

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Shamrocks and Shenanigans

Sun, Mar 7 · Richmond Hill, NY Richmond Hill

5kVirtual 5k5k

From $30 Open

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Chautauqua Striders St. Pat's Dash

Sat, Mar 13 · Jamestown, NY Jamestown

3 Mile Walk3 Mile Run3 Mile Run +1

From $25 Open

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Ospreys Dominion Wine Run 5k

Sat, Mar 20 · Peconic, NY Peconic

5k5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am +1

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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The Albany IceBreaker Challenge 5K

Sat, Mar 27 · Albany, NY Albany

The Albany IceBreaker Challenge 5kThe Albany IceBreaker Challenge 5k

From $25 Closed

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Three Brothers Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Mar 27 · Geneva, NY Geneva

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Delightful® Run for Women - Sat. June 5, 2027 at 9am

Mon, Mar 29 · Albany, NY Albany

Capital Kids 3kCapital Kids 3kElite Athlete (By Invitation Only) +10

From $0 Open

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Run Our River 5K Series presented by fairlife

Tue, Apr 13 · Rochester, NY Rochester

July 21 - Race 4August 11 - Race 5September 8- Race 6 +11

From $25 Closed

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Friends of the Cherry Valley Health Center benefit

Sat, Apr 24 · Cherry Valley, NY Cherry Valley

5 K run

From $0 Open

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Dyspraxia DCD America 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Rockaway Park, NY Rockaway Park

5K

From $50 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma New York

Sat, Apr 24 · New York, NY New York

1 or 2 Mile Walk/Fun Run - Adult1 or 2 Mile Walk/Fun Run - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run (Timed) - Adult +7

From $10 Open

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