Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K

• This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.
• We’ve updated our website with a new change to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Runners can now register as female, male, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
• If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please email help@nyrr.org for assistance. Please include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.

Race number (bib) pickup is by appointment; please make a reservation to pick up your race materials on our Eventbrite page. 

Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street in Manhattan (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates. Please note: Number pickup will not be available on race morning; you must pick up your race materials prior to race day.

• Monday, October 25, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 26, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 27, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 28, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 29, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Monday, November 1, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 2, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 3, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Friday, November 5, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

The NYRR RUNCENTER will be closed on Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31. Face coverings will be required during pickup. The RUNCENTER's bathrooms and lockers will not be available during pickup hours.

Show your race confirmation email or your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up for you. The person will need your confirmation email (printed or digitally). This policy is in effect only for our weekly races.

The souvenir for this race will be a New Balance beanie.

Bag check will be available on race morning from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and bags can be checked on Center Road in Central Park (to the west of the Naumburg Bandshell and below the 72nd Street Transverse).

Please note: There will be no bag check location in the start area; if you plan to check a bag, please allow yourself enough time to travel from the bag check area to the start corrals (approximately 2 miles) in time for the start of the race.

Download the course map.

Start corrals will be on First Avenue north of East 44th Street and west of First Avenue on East 47th Street. Corrals will open after 7:00 a.m. and will close at 8:45 a.m.

Mile 1: Start at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza on First Avenue at East 44th Street and head south. Turn right on East 42nd Street and head west. Turn right (north) onto Sixth Avenue just before the mile 1 marker.

Mile 2: Proceed up Sixth Avenue toward Central Park and turn right on Central Park South/West 59th Street. Just before the mile 2 marker, turn left into Central Park at Grand Army Plaza.

Mile 3: Proceed into the park, then turn left onto West Drive. Curve around the bottom of the park toward the TCS New York City Marathon finish line, on West Drive at 67th Street.

After crossing the finish line, all runners will receive recovery amenities. We ask that runners exit the finish line area immediately after receiving their amenities.

Live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR Racing App and at liveresults.nyrr.org during the event.

After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.

Prize Money

Prize money amounts are equal for men and women. In order to be eligible for prize money, a runner must have been an NYRR member since at least September 1, 2021.

If NYRR cancels an offering due to an increase of local COVID-19 cases or on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.

The health and safety of our runners and our staff remain a priority for NYRR. Please stay up-to-date on the latest news and guidelines from the CDC, WHO, and your local and national authorities. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us at help@nyrr.org. Thank you for your continued patience and support.