A 5K through the streets of Midtown Manhattan that finishes at the TCS New York City Marathon finish line in Central Park, run the day before the marathon itself.
Event Details
- Event: Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Time: 08:45 – 11:00
- Location: Ted Corbitt Loop, Central Park
- Organizer: New York Road Runners
- Official site: https://events.nyrr.org/abbott-dash-to-the-finish-line-5k
Route Impact
The race starts in Midtown and runs east-to-west across 42nd Street before entering the park and finishing at the TCS New York City Marathon finish line near Tavern on the Green. Expect the West Drive and the park’s south end to carry race traffic and marathon-weekend build-out through late morning. NYRR publishes the start line closer to race day.
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