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New Balance 5th Avenue Mile - Volunteers

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September 13, 2026, Sunday at 5:00 AM, Manhattan - Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park Get Directions (opens in a new tab)

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Youth Event Assistant

Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park|7:30 AM

Report Location: Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park. 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM Youth Event Volunteers will assist with the Youth event and give our future runners the best and loudest cheers.

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Start Area Bag Check

Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park|5:45 AM

Report Location: 82nd Street and 5th Avenue. 5:45 AM - 10:30 AM Volunteers will assist with the collection and organization of runner baggage.

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Start Corral Marshal

Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park|6:00 AM

Report Location: 82nd Street and 5th Avenue. 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM Volunteers will assist with loading the corrals, ensuring all runners go into the appropriate corral.

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Post-Race Amenities

Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park|6:15 AM

Report Location: Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park. 6:15 AM - 10:30 AM Volunteers will assist with the set up and break down of the amenities area in the finish walk off.

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Finish Area NYRR Ambassador

Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park|6:00 AM

Volunteer Location: Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park. 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM Volunteers will act as representatives for NYRR, assisting with runner lines, answering athletes’ questions and directing athletes around race day central.

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Finish Area Jump Team

Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park|9:30 AM

Report Location: Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park. 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Jump team volunteers jump in to support wherever they are needed on race day. Volunteers could be asked to assist with baggage or fluid stations, serve as a course marshal, etc. No actual jumping required.

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Course Marshal

Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park|6:30 AM

Report Location: Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park. 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM. Volunteers cheer on runners as well as help to keep runners, spectators, and park patrons safe.

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Finish Area Bag Check

Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park|5:45 AM

Report Location: Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park. 5:45 AM - 10:30 AM Volunteers will assist with the collection and organization of runner baggage.

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Registration OptionCompleted

Start Area NYRR Ambassador

Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park|6:00 AM

Report Location: 82nd Street and 5th Avenue. 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM Volunteers will act as representatives for NYRR, assisting with runner lines, answering athletes’ questions and directing athletes around race day central.

  • 9+1
Registration OptionCompleted

Start Area Jump Team

Grand Army Plaza at East 60th Street and East Drive entrance into Central Park|9:30 AM

Report Location: 82nd Street and 5th Avenue. 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Jump team volunteers jump in to support wherever they are needed on race day. Volunteers could be asked to assist with baggage or fluid stations, serve as a course marshal, etc. No actual jumping required.

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