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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
46°
Typical Low
34°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Molloy Cercom, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New York, NY
Elevation
34 ft
Nearest Airport
ISP
Long Island MacArthur Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Manhattanite 10K and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
180
Days to train
- Race
- The Manhattanite 10K and 5K
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Manhattanite 10K and 5K?
- The Manhattanite 10K and 5K is a running race held in New York, New York on December 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Manhattanite 10K and 5K?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in New York, New York at 84th Street Riverside Park New York, NY 10024, New York, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Manhattanite 10K and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Manhattanite 10K and 5K
Dec 5, 2026