The Manhattanite 10K and 5K
- Date
- December 5, 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 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.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
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.
Coming Up
More running races in NY
Thousand Islands Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Syracuse WorkForce Run
Brighton July 4th 5K
5K
Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend: Krauter 20K/5K
20K · 5K
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Manhattanite 10K and 5K?
- The Manhattanite 10K and 5K is a running event held in New York, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Manhattanite 10K and 5K?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in New York, NY at 84th Street Riverside Park New York, NY 10024, New York, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Manhattanite 10K and 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Manhattanite 10K and 5K
Dec 5, 2026