October 31, 2026, Saturday at 8:00 AM, Manhattan - Manhattan
Experience the excitement of marathon weekend with a finish at the iconic TCS New York City Marathon finish line on October 31!
Race Details
Feel the excitement of marathon weekend at the 2026 Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K on Saturday, October 31. This high-energy race takes runners through the streets of Midtown Manhattan before finishing at the iconic TCS New York City Marathon Finish Line in Central Park. Open to runners of all levels, the event offers friends, family, marathoners, and supporters the chance to experience the unforgettable finish-line atmosphere of marathon weekend without running 26.2 miles. With this race day falling on Halloween, the event brings an extra festive energy to the streets of New York City.*
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*Costumes covering the face or any non-form fitting outfits extending beyond the perimeter of the body are prohibited. Visit Policies, Rules and Regulations to learn more.
All event information is subject to change.
Charity Partner: Sesame Workshop
The Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K proudly supports Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, whose mission is to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger and kinder. For over 50 years, they have harnessed the power of education, media, and research to support children in over 190 countries and empower each generation to build a better world.
Learn more and consider
donating today.
In 2026, healthcare company Abbott partnered with Sesame Workshop to launch a new global health program focused on children’s long-term wellbeing. Together, we are helping kids and families establish positive routines around nutrition, movement, and sleep through free, multilingual resources featuring beloved Sesame Street friends. These early behaviors can help reduce future health risks and set the foundation for a lifetime of healthier outcomes. Learn more and download the resources at
Sesame.org/HealthyHabits.
Member-Only Standby List
The Member-Only Standby List is a perk for NYRR members who would like to participate in an NYRR race if entries become available after registration has closed. Members can easily join a race's standby list for free, however there's no guarantee that you will get an entry to the race while on a standby list. Should entries for closed races become available, individuals on the standby list will be invited to register for the race on a first-come, first-served basis.
NYRR allows the purchase of refund protection through Teak, a refund program that provides registration fee protection on all paid events. This includes races and Group Training. To learn more, click
here.
Accessibility
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.
If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a New York Road Runners event, please follow the process explained
here. To request guide and support runners, email
accessibility@nyrr.org at time of registration. All requests must be placed by the registered athlete at least two weeks prior to the event.
NYRR Race Free
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 2026, we will offer 1,000 spots in the NYRR Race Free Program and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including entry for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Accepted NYRR Race Free participants will receive up to 6 complimentary entries to our weekly races and the opportunity to access training for free.
The 2026 application period is now closed. We invite you to apply for the 2027 NYRR Race Freeprogram, which is expected to open in October 2026. Please visit the
NYRR Race Free page for updates in September.
Notes on Registration
Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times
here.
Runners can register as woman, man, or nonbinary. 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 visit our
cashless kiosk at the NYRR RUNCenter.
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). Check back closer to the race for more details.
Race Day Information
Race Morning
There is no race number pickup on race morning.
Schedule of Events
Check back closer to the race for more details.
Runner Tracking (App), Results, and Awards
Live, unofficial results/runner tracking will be available in the
NYRR App during the event. Please note: Runner tracking is available at all scored races.
After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on
results.nyrr.org.
Awards will be presented on site to the top three finishers in the overall men, women, and nonbinary divisions. Runners who place in the top three of their age group will be able to claim an award in the days following the race by filling out our
Age-Group Awards Claim Form.
Bag Check
Check back closer to the race for more details.
Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed. Only clear bags may be checked at bag check, we are unable to check opaque bags of any size.
NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.
Race-Day Number Pickup Policy
In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.
Start Location / The Course
Check back closer to the race for more details.
We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.
Race Amenities
Check back soon for more details.
Prohibited Items
For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click
here.
Race-Day Emergency Phone Number
In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.
Prize Money
NYRR Member Division
Prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and nonbinary categories and
subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for NYRR Member Division prize money, including team money, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least July 31, 2026 through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 21 minutes or faster.
1st
$1,500
2nd
$1,000
3rd
$750
4th
$600
5th
$500
6th
$400
7th
$150
8th
$100
NYRR Member Division Team Prize Money
For scoring purposes, a men’s team must consist of five men, a women’s team must consist of five women, and a nonbinary team must consist of three nonbinary athletes, all running with the same team affiliation. All scoring members must meet the eligibility requirements for NYRR Member Division prize money outlined above. Team prize money is based on the cumulative Net Time of the team members.
1st
$500
2nd
$400
3rd
$300
4th
$200
5th
$100
More Information
Cancellation Policy
If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.
No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.
Why Race with New York Road Runners?
When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including
Rising New York Road Runners,
NYRR Striders,
Open Run, and more.
