Cupid's Chase 5K - Manhattan
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Event overview
Cupid's Chase 5K NYC takes place on February 14, 2026. The event benefits Community Options, Inc., a national nonprofit that provides housing and employment services for people with disabilities. The race series offers a certified 5K at three New York locations on the same date: Flushing Meadows Corona Park (Queens), Prospect Park at the Peristyle (Brooklyn), and Randall's Island Field #10 (Manhattan).
Race details
Registration is listed at $45 for the 5K and includes a race shirt, finisher medal, drawstring bag and personalized bib when registered in advance. To guarantee a shirt, participants should register by January 1, 2026; after that date shirts and some giveaways are available while supplies last. The event is rain or shine and registration fees are non-refundable.
Courses in each borough are USATF certified and use interactive maps for route details. Professional timing is provided and results are posted promptly after the race. Bib pickup is handled onsite at the finish area; participants who do not know their bib number can use a self-lookup process.
The event is described as fully accessible and pet-friendly (pets must be leashed). Awards include trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers and age-group medals across multiple categories, from youth through senior divisions. Sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
