Cupid's Chase 5K - Manhattan
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Event overview
Cupid's Chase 5K takes place on February 14, 2026, as part of a national race series that marks the founding of Community Options. The event is offered in three New York boroughs on the same date: Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. It is the series' 18th annual race; the previous year more than 11,000 runners participated nationwide. The event welcomes runners, walkers and participants using baby strollers or wheelchairs, and it includes sponsorship opportunities.
Event details
The Manhattan site is listed as Randall's Island, 20 Randall's Island Park, New York, NY 10035. The race is a certified 5K with professional timing and results posted immediately after the race. The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly; all pets must remain leashed. To guarantee a race shirt, registration must be completed by January 1, 2026; shirts, finisher medals and drawstring bags are available while supplies last. Trophies are awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. Age group medals are awarded to male and female finishers in 14 age groups: 12 & under; 13–15; 16–19; 20–24; 25–29; 30–34; 35–39; 40–44; 45–49; 50–54; 55–59; 60–64; 65–69; and 70 & over. The beneficiary is Community Options, Inc., a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that provides housing and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. All registration fees are non-refundable and the event runs rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.