New York City Virtual Race

Big City. Big Dreams. Your Miles.

There's nowhere quite like New York City.

From the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge to the unmistakable Manhattan skyline, NYC is a city built on energy, ambition, determination and possibility.

The New York City Virtual Race is part of our Race the World Series—a collection of virtual running and walking challenges inspired by incredible destinations around the globe.

You don't need a plane ticket or a trip to Manhattan to experience the spirit of New York.

Choose your distance, complete your miles wherever you are, and earn a collectible New York City finisher medal celebrating the city that never stops moving.

Choose Your Distance:
1 Mile • 5K • 10K • Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) • Marathon (26.2 Miles)

🗽 Exclusive New York City finisher medal
🎽 Coordinating 2026 race bib included
🏃 Run, walk, jog or hike
🌎 Complete your race anywhere in the world
📅 Complete October 1–December 31, 2026
👟 Five distances to choose from
✈️ Part of the Race the World Series
❤️ 15% of every registration is donated to World Central Kitchen

BRING THAT NEW YORK ENERGY

New York has always been a city for dreamers.

People come with an idea.

A goal.

A plan.

And the determination to make something happen.

Your goal might be different.

Maybe you're walking your first mile.

Training for your next 5K.

Working your way toward 13.1.

Or finally challenging yourself to conquer the full 26.2 miles.

Whatever brought you here, bring a little New York attitude with you:

Dream bigger. Keep moving. Don't quit.

Your course doesn't need skyscrapers.

Your neighborhood can become Manhattan.

Your local trail can become Central Park.

Your bridge can become the Brooklyn Bridge.

And your finish line can be anywhere you decide to create it.

EARN THE NEW YORK CITY FINISHER MEDAL

Complete your challenge and earn an exclusive New York City Race the World finisher medal plus a coordinating 2026 New York City race bib. 

Let your medal become your souvenir from the city that never sleeps—and a reminder of the challenge you completed to earn it.

Add New York City to your Race the World medal collection and keep traveling from destination to destination through your miles.

One race. One destination. One more adventure completed.

HOW DOES THE VIRTUAL RACE WORK?

1. CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE

Select your New York adventure:

1 Mile | 5K | 10K | 13.1 Miles | 26.2 Miles

2. COMPLETE YOUR MILES

Run, walk, jog or hike your chosen distance anytime between October 1 and December 31, 2026. 

Complete your miles around your neighborhood, at a park, along a trail, at the gym or on a treadmill.

You can even break your distance into multiple sessions rather than completing everything at once. 

3. GO AT YOUR OWN PACE

No crowded starting line.

No subway to catch.

No pressure to keep up with anyone else.

Walk every mile.

Run for a personal record.

Or simply use your New York City challenge as motivation to get moving.

4. CELEBRATE YOUR DESTINATION

Reach your finish line and celebrate your virtual trip to NYC with your collectible medal.

WHAT COMES WITH MY REGISTRATION?

Your New York City Virtual Race registration includes:

🏅 Exclusive New York City finisher medal
🎽 Coordinating 2026 New York City race bib
👟 Your choice of five distances
🌎 Freedom to complete your race anywhere
📈 Online result submission
❤️ Donation to World Central Kitchen

Medals and race bibs typically ship within 2–5 business days of registration, according to the current listing. 

RUN, WALK OR HIKE — EVERYONE IS WELCOME

You don't have to be an experienced runner to Race the World.

Walkers and hikers are absolutely welcome!

The New York City Virtual Race is perfect for:

• Runners and walkers
• NYC lovers
• Travel enthusiasts
• New York natives and former New Yorkers
• First-time 5K participants
• Marathon and half-marathon fans
• Medal collectors
• People working toward a fitness goal
• Anyone with New York City on their bucket list
• Anyone who loves destination-themed challenges

Indoor and outdoor miles count, including treadmill miles.

And because this is a virtual challenge, participants can join from around the world. International shipping rates apply outside the United States. 

Your race. Your pace. Your adventure.

PART OF THE RACE THE WORLD SERIES

New York City is part of the Race the World Series—a collection of virtual races inspired by unforgettable destinations around the globe. 

Continue your journey through destinations including Paris, Rome, London, Tokyo, Cairo, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney and Athens.

Explore the Race the World Series

Each race gives you another destination to conquer and another collectible medal to add to your journey.

Collect the medals. Explore the world. One mile at a time.

YOUR MILES HELP FEED PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD

Your New York City miles can make a difference far beyond your own finish line.

15% of every registration is donated to World Central Kitchen, supporting its work providing meals to communities impacted by disasters and crises around the world. 

Learn more about World Central Kitchen

Your registration turns your miles into something more—giving you a challenge to complete while helping support an important cause.

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE?

A virtual race gives you the freedom to complete your challenge wherever and whenever works best for you within the race period.

Run outside.

Walk your neighborhood.

Explore a trail.

Use a treadmill.

Complete all your miles at once or divide them into multiple sessions. 

There is no required starting location and no crowded race morning.

You choose the place. You choose the pace. You create the finish line.

YOUR NEW YORK ADVENTURE AWAITS

New York is a city of big dreams.

Bring one of yours to the starting line.

Choose 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon and complete your New York City Virtual Race anytime through December 31, 2026. 

Dream big.

Chase your goal.

Earn the medal.

Bring a little unstoppable New York energy to every mile.

🗽 Race New York City. Race the World. One Mile at a Time.