New Balance 5th Avenue Mile

Check out our training resources that'll help you prepare for race day.

• In-person Group Training, geared toward local New York City runners who enjoy running with others
• Virtual training through NYRR x Runna, the world's top-rated running coach app, to train anywhere, anytime
• Free training guides and tips through our Runner Resources

NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.

To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.

We at New York Road Runners believe running should be accessible to everyone. To help, we created NYRR Race Free to provide race fee assistance to those who qualify financially.

In 2024, we offered 1,000+ program slots and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including for the TCS New York City Marathon. Race Free applications that met the eligibility criteria were pooled based on previous participation and selected by borough or zip code until all slots were filled.

Check out the Race Free page this summer for updates on the 2026 application period. (Please note runners apply in 2025 for races in the calendar year of 2026.)

If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a NYRR event, please follow the process explained here. To request to register a support runner, the runner must fill out the following form. All requests must be placed by runners at least two weeks prior to the event.

• Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
• Runners can register as woman, man, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
• If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please reach out to our Runner Services team for assistance. Please be sure to include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.
• This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.

Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates:

• Saturday, August 23, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, August 24, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, August 25, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 26, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 27, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, August 28, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, August 29, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, August 30, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, August 31, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

**The RUNCENTER will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day**

• Tuesday, September 2, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 3, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, September 4, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

**The RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub will close at 5:30 p.m. on September 5**

• Friday, September 5, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, September 6, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines.

All participants will receive New Balance Shorts at number pickup. Your shorts size may not be available at the time of bib pickup.

On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Ave and 81st Street).

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.