New York City Sunrise Wish Run
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New York City Sunrise Wish Run : free community run at the Brooklyn Bridge
This is a free, informal community run at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The event serves as the local kickoff for a nationwide running mission described as a 50K x 50 states x 50 days challenge benefiting Make A Wish. The effort is part of a consecutive-state sequence and is noted as Day 15, State 15 of that sequence.
Participants may choose their own distance and the organizer offers an open, noncompetitive format that includes a planned community 5K run and walk. Attendance is free and donations to benefit Make A Wish are appreciated but not required. The event is described as a send-off and community gathering to provide encouragement and support for the multi-state challenge.
Location details list the meeting place as the base of the Brooklyn Bridge at 1 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007. The event is intended to be in person and to include family and community presence along the route.
Available distances include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 1 mile
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Full 50K
