Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K

• The race will operate under Safety Procedures at NYRR Races guidelines.
• 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 woman, man, 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.
• As part of our mission to help and inspire people through running, New York Road Runners offers annually a limited number of complimentary race entries—including to the TCS New York City Marathon—through Race Free. Learn more and apply.

Starting November 3, race numbers will be available ONLY at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Halls 3B, 3D, and 3E, located on 11th Avenue at West 35th Street; absolutely no race numbers will be available on race morning.

• Thursday, November 3, 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, November 4, 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from 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 your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account. 

All participants will receive a New Balance Beanie at number pickup.

Please note: All runners must be able to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 when they register. Read our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy page for more information.

Bag check will be available on race morning beginning at 7:15 a.m. 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.

*Times are subject to change.

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.

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.

Awards will be presented on site to the top-three finishers in the overall men, women, and non-binary divisions. Runners who place in the top-three of their age group will be able to claim an award in the days following the race by filling out our Age-Group Awards Claim Form.

NYRR Member Division

Prize money amounts equal for men, women, and non-binary. To be eligible for NYRR Member Division prize money, runners must have been NYRR member since at least August 5, 2022, including the date of the race, and must complete the course in 21 minutes or less.

NYRR Member Division: Teams

Prize money amounts equal for men’s, women’s, and non-binary teams. A “team” is defined as five eligible-member men, five eligible-member women, or three eligible-member non-binary, all running with the same affiliation. All scoring members must have been NYRR member since at least August 5, 2022, including the date of the race, to be eligible. There is no minimum time standard for team prize money.

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.

All runners must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to participate in NYRR races. For more information, visit our COVID-19 vaccination policy page.

Please stay up-to-date on the latest news and guidelines from the CDC, WHO, and your local and national authorities.

The health and safety of our runners and staff remain a priority for NYRR. All NYRR staff will be practicing social distancing and wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). If you have any questions, please reach out to us at help@nyrr.org. Thank you for your continued patience and support.