The Manhattanite
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Event details
The Manhattanite 10K and 5K takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Riverside Park, New York, NY 10024. The event offers two distance options:
- 10K - two loops of the 3.1-mile course.
- 5K - one loop of the 3.1-mile course.
Entry is at Riverside Park, with the race location listed as the 84th Street and Riverside Drive entrance. A new start location is noted this year due to construction.
Course, logistics, and amenities
The course includes the Freedom Tunnel and runs through Riverside Park, with views of Manhattan waterfront areas, green spaces, and walking and biking paths. Water stations are provided about every 1.5 miles and are "grab and go" with water, Gatorade, and gels. Every loop is timed and loop splits are uploaded in real time.
Packet pick-up is only on race day and participants must bring a picture ID. Runners receive a bib with a timing chip attached. The event provides a technical t-shirt in male and female cuts, a personalized video finisher, and a 4" die-cast medal with a full-color ribbon.
Awards and post-race
Awards and plaques are given to the top three overall male and female finishers in each distance. Age-group medals are awarded for top three in male and female categories: 19 & under and 20s through 70s. Post-race food includes bagels with cream cheese spreads, organic jelly, and peanut butter. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
