The Best Races - New York

AUG

29

2026

Embrace a relaxed pace at the sloth themed run in Central Park. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon distance in this non competitive event. Your registration includes a shipped t shirt and a finisher's medal.

Sat 29 Aug 2026

Mill Rock, New York

Website Registration

13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Sloth Run NYC Central

The Sloth Run takes place in Central Park, New York, on August 29, 2026. The event features a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere with the theme "Slow Is the New Fast."

Distances

Participants can choose from several distances:

5K
10K
Half-Marathon (13.1 miles)
Family 1 Mile Fun Run A virtual run option is also available.

Event Details

The run is described as a smaller, private group event with capped waves. Race bibs are provided on the day. Timing is optional, with participants invited to track their own time using an app; no timing chips are used.

Participant Items

Registration includes a running t-shirt (shipped within the US), a finisher's medal, a finisher's towel or giveaway, and a digital training pack. An optional technical running shirt upgrade is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi

Half-Marathon 13.1

10 km

10k

5 km