NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K

MAR

28

2026

Run a USATF-certified 5K loop around scenic Governors Island, with ferry rides and race shirts included. The event supports Broadway Cares, and participants can enjoy post-race refreshments. Awards are given for top finishers and age groups.

Sat 28 Mar 2026

New York, New York

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The Race

The NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K takes place on Governors Island. Registration for the event supports Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a charity providing support for people affected by HIV/AIDS and other illnesses nationwide.

The Course

The 5K course is USATF-certified and consists of a single loop around Governors Island. The organizers note that due to a high number of turns on the course, they do not advise handcycle or wheelchair athletes to register.

Event Details

The event features a Festival Area near the ferry terminal for bib and shirt pickup, bag check, and restrooms. A pace-based start corral system with assigned letters (AA-F) is used. Post-race refreshments include water, fresh fruit, and bagels. Participants receive a tech shirt and one complimentary digital photo.

Entry includes a free ferry ride for participants and guests from the Battery Maritime Building in Manhattan. The recommended ferries depart at 7:00 AM or 7:30 AM. Bibs can be picked up on race morning in the Festival Area using a QR code, or mailed in advance for NYCRUNS members or for an additional fee.

Pricing

Registration pricing operates on a tiered system:

Through January 22: $36 for members, $40 for non-members
Through February 25: $40.50 for members, $45 for non-members
Through March 23: $45 for members, $50 for non-members
Until online registration ends: $54 for members, $60 for non-members

NYCRUNS members receive a 10% discount and other benefits. Race day registration, if available, is online only.

Results and Awards

Results are posted online and emailed after the race. Awards are given to the top three overall male, female, and non-binary runners (by gun time). Age group awards are also given (by chip time) for categories from 9 and under to 70 and over.

Policies

The event has a no-refunds, no-transfers policy, though members can withdraw for race credit. Strollers and dogs are not permitted. Participants must follow pace requirements to stay within the official course time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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