The New Yorker 10K and 5K @ Riverside Park
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 10k · 5K
From the Organizer
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 La Olmsted.
Location: Riverside Park
The course consists of 1 loop for 5K & 2 loops for the 10K.
Water Stations: There will be water stations about every 1.5 miles along the course. Water, Gatorade, eletrolyte gels provided.
Technical T-shirt: male & female cut
commemorative bib (must register 4 weeks prior) general bib thereafter.
Die Cast Medal with full color ribbon
Awards/Plaques for Top 3 overall Male and Female
Awards/Plaques for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 14- 19, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, and 70+
Post Race bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly and peanut butter.
Please always check our website: http://www.citytri.com for updates.
Race Day Packet Pick-up: 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Bring picture I.D.
You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it.
Baggage Check-in: 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m
Your bib will have a tear off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.
You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from secure area.
Race Start: 9 a.m.
Preliminary Results will be posted at around 10:00 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Post Race Celebration! Bagels, fruits and, drinks!
There are no transfers, no credits, no refunds. Race Directors reserve the right to change the date, modify or cancel the race. If this is the case your entry may be transferred to another event.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The New Yorker 10K and 5K @ Riverside Park?
- The New Yorker 10K and 5K @ Riverside Park is a running event held in New York, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The New Yorker 10K and 5K @ Riverside Park?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in New York, NY at 84TH STREET ENTRANCE NEW YORK, NY, NY 10024, New York, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The New Yorker 10K and 5K @ Riverside Park?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The New Yorker 10K and 5K @ Riverside Park
Sep 26, 2026