The Best Races - New York
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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central
This event is a holiday running event in Central Park, New York, NY, held on December 26, 2026. It offers several distances and a virtual option. The event is organized as smaller, capped waves; waves are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and participants may request a preferred wave time.
All paces are welcome and minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Timing is optional and there are no timing chips; participants may track times with personal apps and submit results through the event's submission process. Race bibs are provided on race day. Swag is shipped to the US mailing address given at registration; shirts are mailed the week of the race and a finisher's medal and towel or giveaway are included. A digital training pack and an online certificate of completion are provided. Technical running shirts are available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee.
A virtual-run training pack is available to remote participants and virtual results can be submitted for a medal. The event supports charity initiatives and donates one dollar for each mile logged after the race to partner charities. Packet pickup is not required because swag is mailed to participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 Half-Marathon
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual Run
