Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K
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Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K
The Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K is a short road race held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as part of marathon weekend in New York City. The 5K course routes runners through Midtown Manhattan and concludes at the TCS New York City Marathon finish line in Central Park. The race coincides with Halloween and includes a specific costume policy: face-covering costumes and non-form-fitting outfits that extend beyond the perimeter of the body are prohibited.
The event is scored, eligible for 9+1 credit, and includes prize money for NYRR Member Division finishers with equal awards for men, women, and nonbinary categories; top overall and age-group awards are offered. Team prize money is awarded based on cumulative net time for designated team sizes. Entry fees listed range from $0.00 to $58.16 and registration details note a Member-Only Standby List for NYRR members.
Logistics include race number pickup at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street, no race-day number pickup, and a clear bag check policy with maximum bag dimensions of 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep. Live unofficial results and runner tracking are available via the NYRR app and official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org after the event. Accessibility accommodations and guide or support runner requests are handled through NYRR accessibility resources. The race supports Sesame Workshop and a joint Abbott and Sesame Workshop initiative offering children’s health resources. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
