NYRR Manhattan 10K
February 1, 2026, Sunday at 8:00 AM, Manhattan - Central Park
Celebrate the Empire City at the NYRR Manhattan 10K, kicking off the 2026 NYRR Five-Borough Series!
EVENT UPDATE: CANCELED
In consultation with our City agency partners, due to the forecasted extreme cold and enhanced Code Blue status this weekend, we have canceled Sunday’s NYRR Manhattan 10K. The safety of all participants, volunteers, and staff is our top priority. We are disappointed not to be able to hold the race this year.
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Due to the City’s limited permit availability, we are unable to reschedule races. While this race is non-refundable, we are offering you the opportunity to receive value for your race entry and to run with us again soon.
There are resolution options for runners. Click here to go to your NYRR dashboard. You may select a resolution option by navigating to your NYRR Manhattan 10K registration and follow the steps there.
If you have already canceled and deferred your entry for 2026 to earn non-complimentary guaranteed entry into the 2027 NYRR Manhattan 10K, please check your email for alternative options and instructions. Registered runners can pick up their premium (a New Balance long sleeved T-Shirt) at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub from Saturday, January 31 to Saturday, February 7. Finisher medals will also be available for collection starting on January 31.
Please stay safe. We look forward to running with you again very soon.
Non-Guaranteed Entry Drawing: Here's How to Know if You Got In
1. Credit card charges: You will see a charge to your credit card for the race-entry fee. If your credit card is charged for the full race fee, you have been accepted into the race. You may be charged before you receive an email confirming your status or before your status changes in your NYRR account.
Please note: Your card must have an expiration date of October 2025 or later.
If you are selected in the drawing and your credit card is declined, you will be notified via email and given until October 3 at 11:59 p.m. to update your default credit card in your NYRR dashboard. We will periodically attempt to process and finalize your registration again through October 4.
If you have not updated your payment method and been successfully charged by October 4, you will be moved to not selected.
2. Status in your NYRR account: If you have been accepted into the race, your status will change to "Accepted” by end of day Wednesday, October 1.
3. Email: Whether you have been accepted or not, you will receive an email indicating your status by the end of day Wednesday, October 1.
Run with Team for Kids
Team for Kids is currently full. Learn more here.
Member-Only Standby List
This list is closed.
The Member-Only Standby List is a perk for NYRR members who are willing to participate in an NYRR race if entries become available after registration has closed. These individuals will be invited to register for the race on a first-come, first-served basis.
Active NYRR members can read about the Member-Only Standby List here.
Race Details
Test your limits with a full loop around Central Park, tackling Harlem Hill, the Three Sisters, and Cat Hill. Be part of this event on Sunday, February 1, and experience something special as you work towards achieving your 9+1 and/or 4 Out of 6.
Important Updates on Registration:
To give more of our running community the chance to participate in this event, the 2026 NYRR Manhattan 10K will utilize a drawing system, with the application window open from September 18 to 26. The drawing will take place on October 1, and it will include a Member-Only Second Chance Drawing.
Stay tuned for more updates on what's in store for the 2026 NYRR Five-Borough Series
NOTE: 5K and 10K Philanthropic Members get guaranteed, non-complimentary entry and do not need to apply. They may claim their guaranteed entry through the "Guaranteed Entry & Rewards" tab in their NYRR Dashboard.
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 is 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.
All event information is subject to change.
Pre-Race
Training Resources
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
Registration Fee Protection
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.
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.
To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.
Guide or Runner Support Request
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.
NYRR Race Free
We at New York Road Runners believe running should be accessible to everyone. To help, we created NYRR Race Freeto 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 Free program, which is expected to open in October 2026. Please visit the NYRR Race Free page for updates.
Race Number Pickup
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, January 17, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Sunday, January 18, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
**The RUNCenter will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. **
- Tuesday, January 20, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 21, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 22, 9:00 a.m.– 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, January 23, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 24, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
**The NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub will be closed Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26, due to winter weather.**
- Tuesday, January 27, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 28, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.– 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, January 30, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines.
All participants will receive a New Balance long sleeved T-Shirt at number pickup. Your shirt size may not be available at the time of bib pickup.
On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:30–8:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central, located near the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. If you pick up your bib on race day, your premium will be available after the race.
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.
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 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.
Course Strategy
Join us in person at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub for the NYRR Manhattan 10K Course Strategy event on Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. as NYRR coaches will share tips and tricks on how to conquer the race.
Register for the free event here.
More Race Information
4 Out of 6 Program
The 4 Out of 6 program allows NYRR members who meet the eligibility requirements to gain guaranteed entry to the United Airlines NYC Half.
Eligibility for entry to the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half will be guaranteed for NYRR members who complete four qualifying events in 2026 and have an active membership by the last qualifying event of the 2026 4 Out of 6 program (the NYRR Staten Island Half on October 11, 2026).
The following races in 2026 will count toward the 4 Out of 6 program qualification for the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half (Please note all dates are pending permit approval and subject to change):
- NYRR Manhattan 10K (February 1)
- Virtual United Airlines NYC Half Medal (Dates TBD)
- United Airlines NYC Half (March 15)
- Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half Medal (Dates TBD)
- RBC Brooklyn Half (May 16)
- Citizens Queens 10K (June 13)
- New Balance Bronx 10 Mile (TBD)
- NYRR Staten Island Half (TBD)
Cancellation
Once a runner has claimed their entry, or once a drawing applicant has been accepted into the race, all entry fees are non-refundable. Runners entered in the 2026 NYRR Manhattan 10K may cancel their entry and earn guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2027 race, but they will be responsible for claiming their entry and paying the entry fees for the 2027 race. The deadline for runners to cancel their 2026 entry and get guaranteed non-complimentary into the 2027 race is January 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
In order to claim your guaranteed entry, you must register and pay the 2027 processing and entry fees during the application window (dates to be announced). Guaranteed entries not submitted during this time period are forfeited.
Please Note: Runners who earn guaranteed entry to the 2027 race because they canceled in 2026 cannot cancel a second time (in 2027) and become eligible for guaranteed entry in 2028.
Team for Kids (TFK) Runners: Runners who gained entry into the 2026 NYRR Manhattan 10K through TFK may cancel their race entry and receive guaranteed entry to the following year. Members will still be responsible for fulfilling the fundraising pledge commitment by the original deadline. Fundraising commitments cannot be deferred to the following year; they must be completed in the year the commitment was made. To cancel and receive guaranteed entry to the following year, contact teamforkids@nyrr.org.
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.