NYRR BK 5K

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 offers Protecht, a refund program that provides registration fee protection on all paid events. This includes races and Group Training, and it will protect NYRR x Runna fees if it is an add-on to a race. To learn more, click here.

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 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 2026, we will offer 2,000 spots in the NYRR Race Free Program and more than 6,000 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.

• 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.
• This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.

While the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub is being renovated, we're offering extra bib pickup options. Runners of the NYRR Mindful 5K who are also participating in the NYRR BK 5K can pick up their BK 5K bib and premium after the Mindful 5K race on May 2.

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:

• Tuesday, April 21, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 23, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 24, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 25, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 26, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Monday, April 27, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 28, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 29, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 30, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 1, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 2, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (and post-race at the NYRR Mindful 5K)
• Sunday, May 3, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Monday, May 4, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

**Bib pickup will not be available at the RUNCENTER on Tuesday, May 5.**

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

All participants will receive a New Balance Shirt at number pickup.

On race day, number pickup will be available from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Race-Day Central (located at the Nethermead in Prospect Park).

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.