NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K
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Event details
The NYCRUNS Spring Fling on Saturday, March 28, 2026, takes place on Governors Island at Colonels Row in New York, NY. The event distance is 5K. The course is USATF-certified and makes one loop of the island. The route passes views of the Statue of Liberty, lower Manhattan, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Logistics and amenities
Ferry rides for runners and guests are included with entry. The Festival Area, a short walk from the ferry terminal on arrival, serves as bib and shirt pickup, bag check, and a staging area. Bag check requires a single clear bag; organizers may provide a clear bag if needed and reserve the right to search contents. Portable bathrooms will be available. Water and electrolytes are provided on course and at the finish. Post-race refreshments include fresh fruit and bagels. Race shirts are tech shirts and are available for pick up on race morning only; sizes are not guaranteed. Race photos are sent by email after the event. Start corrals are assigned by pace and noted on the bib; corrals are lettered AA through F.
Results, awards and beneficiary
Full results will be posted after the race and finish times will be emailed to participants. Overall awards are given to the top three male, female and non-binary finishers by gun time. Age-group awards (top three by net/chip time) cover these groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over. The race benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS; suggested donation impact examples include $10 for an HIV test, $50 for 20 meals, $250 for antiretroviral medication, and $1,000 to fill 200 bags at a food pantry. Member entry prices range from $36 to $54; non-member prices range from $40 to $60. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
