This is the one day a normal runner can cross the New York City Marathon finish line. Five kilometres through closed Midtown streets, finishing on the same blue line the elites hit the next morning — and it is genuinely achievable for anyone who runs at all.
What to expect
A closed-street 5K through Midtown ending at the Central Park finish line, with marathon-weekend crowds already in place.
Good to know
- Runs the Saturday before the marathon
- Finishes at the marathon finish line in Central Park
- Entry is through NYRR and sells out
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Common questions
When is the Dash?
Saturday October 31, 2026 — the day before the marathon.
Where does it finish?
At the TCS New York City Marathon finish line in Central Park.
