The Manhattanite 10K and 5K
About this race
The seldom-seen Freedom Tunnel will echo with the sound of your feet as you run over it and through NYC's quintessential Riverside Park. Wedged between the historical Upper West Side neighborhood and the Hudson River this venue is known for its gorgeous views of Manhattan’s waterfronts, lush greenery, and myriad walking and biking paths. Enjoy it all with a course that will leave you wanting to explore more of this 150-year-old park designed by America's renowned landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmsted.
Location: Riverside Park - Entry on 84th Street and Riverside Drive (New start location this year due to construction)
The course is 3.1 miles long. 10K runners complete it twice. Every loop is timed and splits uploaded in real-time!
Water Stations: There will be water stations about every 1.5 miles along the course. " Grab and Go" stations with water, Gatorade, and Gels.
Technical T-shirt: male & female cut
Personalized video finisher
4" Die-Cast Medal with full-color ribbon
Awards/Plaques for Top 3 overall Male and Female IN EACH DISTANCE.
Award medals for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 19 & under, 20's-70's.
Post Race bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly, and peanut butter.
ATTENTION:
Packet Pick-up is only on race day.
Bring picture I.D.
You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it.
Join fellow runners on December 5, 2026 for the The Manhattanite 10K and 5K. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in New York.
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Running
10k
includes: ✓ Race Bib 🏁 ✓ Technical Tee 👕 ✓ Finisher Medal 🥇 ✓ Age Group Awards🏆 ✓ Finisher Pix and Personalized Video 📷 ✓ Live Tracking📍
5K
includes: ✓ Race Bib 🏁 ✓ Technical Tee 👕 ✓ Finisher Medal 🥇 ✓ Age Group Awards🏆 ✓ Finisher Pix and Personalized Video 📷 ✓ Live Tracking📍
Weather Overview
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About New York
The Manhattanite 10K and 5K takes place in New York, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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