Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 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
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Registration | 10K | Nov 14, 20267:30 AM | $42 | – |
| 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) | 5K | Nov 14, 20267:30 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Registration | 5K | Nov 14, 20267:30 AM | $37 | – |
| Family 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 14, 20267:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Virtual Run RegistrationVirtual | 5K | Nov 14, 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
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Registration: $42 until Nov 14.
- 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration: $45 until Nov 14.
- 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt): $30 until Nov 14.
- 5K Registration: $37 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 31 percent below a typical half marathon in New York, which costs $65 right now.
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 6:41 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 November 14 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 67°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 (Nov 14, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $45, entry is about 31 percent below a typical half marathon in New York, which costs $65 right now.
- 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
Join the Movement for Mental Health!
Introducing the "Run for Mental Health" - an empowering journey towards well-being! Run with purpose, run with heart for someone you know who is on that difficult journey like all of us.
Let's break the stigma and stride towards a healthier mind! Your run can make a difference! 💙
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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