Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Registration | 10K | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $55 | – |
| 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration | Half Marathon | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $65 | – |
| 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Registration | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $49 | – |
| Family 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Virtual Run RegistrationVirtual | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $37 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in New York ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in New York runs 2:09:14, about 9:51 a mile, based on 57 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:17:06 and men in 2:00:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM, and the 10K Registration starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 130 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
NYC Central (Course map will be emailed), New York City, NY 10025
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- NYC Central (Course map will be emailed), New York City, NY 10025Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 130 feet
- Included with entry
- Running Shirt + Packet; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in New York ($65).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- NYC Central (Course map will be emailed), New York City, NY 10025.
From the organizers
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Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds. We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory. Whether it's a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or virtual run, you'll get the warmth of a hometown event.
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