The New Yorker 10K and 5K @ Riverside Park 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- New York, New York
- Entry fee
- From $650
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $850 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $650 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $500 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $500 | – |
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: $850 until Oct 3.
- 5K: $650 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $850, entry is about 1924 percent above a typical 10K in New York, which costs $42 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in New York runs 1:04:01, about 10:18 a mile, based on 79 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:57 and men in 59:36.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the 10k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 140 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
84TH STREET ENTRANCE NEW YORK, NY, NY 10024, New York, NY 10024
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 3 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 80°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
- 84TH STREET ENTRANCE NEW YORK, NY, NY 10024, New York, NY 10024Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 140 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is The New Yorker 10K and 5K @ Riverside Park?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $650 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $850, entry is about 1924 percent above a typical 10K in New York, which costs $42 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 84TH STREET ENTRANCE NEW YORK, NY, NY 10024, New York, NY 10024.
From the organizers
The seldom seen Freedom Tunnel will echo with the sound of your feet as you run over it and through NYC's quintessential Riverside Park. Wedged between the historical Upper West Side neighborhood and the Hudson River this venue is known for its gorgeous views of Manhattan’s waterfronts, lush greenery and myriad walking and biking paths. Enjoy it all with a course that will leave you wanting to explore more of this 150 year old park designed by America's renowned landscape architect Fredrick La Olmsted.
Location: Riverside Park
The course consists of 1 loop for 5K & 2 loops for the 10K.
Water Stations: There will be water stations about every 1.5 miles along the course. Water, Gatorade, eletrolyte gels provided.