NYRR Midnight Run
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About the race
NYRR Midnight Run is a scored four-mile race held in Central Park on December 31, 2026. The event takes place as part of New York Road Runners’ year-end schedule and includes a celebratory element at the race start.
The race distance is 4 miles and the event is open to participants age 8 and up. Some registration options are eligible for 9+1 credit toward guaranteed entry into the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon; other registration options are not eligible. Entry fees listed for various options range from free to $74.02.
Race materials and timing tags must be picked up in advance at the NYRR RUNCENTER; there is no bib pickup in Central Park on race day. Bag check accepts only clear bags no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed. NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items left in bag check.
The event provides a souvenir winter accessory for participants. It is a scored race with live unofficial tracking available through the NYRR App and official results posted afterward. Awards are presented on site to the top three finishers in the overall men, women, and nonbinary divisions; age-group awards can be claimed after the event. Reusable hydration cups will be used at the race, and accessibility accommodations and registration fee protection are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
