Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K

  • Date

    November 2, 2024
    8:45 AM
  • Location

    Manhattan
  • Distance

    5 Kilometers
  • Hashtag

    #AbbottDash5K
  • 9+1
  • Prize Money
  • Scored

About

2024 Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K Logo

Be a part of the TCS New York City Marathon weekend festivities at the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K on Saturday, November 2. Runners will zip through the streets of Midtown Manhattan and finish at the famed marathon finish line in Central Park. Friends and family, marathoners and non-marathoners—all are welcome. Get a taste of the famed TCS New York City Marathon finish line feeling without running 26.2 miles!

USATF 5K Championships

The USATF 5K Road Championships and USATF National Youth 5K Championships will be held as part of the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon weekend. The 5K youth race will take place Saturday November 2 prior to the USATF 5K Road Championships and the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K. Youth participants will follow the same route as the adults through Midtown Manhattan, finishing at the famed New York City Marathon finish line in Central Park. Qualifying standards can be found at USATF.org.

Why Race with New York Road Runners?

When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our mission to help and inspire people through running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.


 

Pre-Race


Accessibility

 

NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.

To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.

Member-Only Standby List

 

The Member-Only Standby List is a new perk for NYRR members who are willing to participate in an NYRR race if entries become available after registration has closed. These individuals will be invited to register for the race on a first-come, first-served basis.

Active NYRR Members can join and read about the Member-Only Standby List here.

NYRR Race Free

 

As part of our mission to help and inspire people through running, New York Road Runners offers more than 3,000 complimentary race entries annually through NYRR Race Free. For the 2024 program, we’ve received the allocated 1,000 qualified applications and the application process is now closed to the public. Please visit the NYRR Race Free page to learn more and consider applying for the 2025 program. The application period takes place once a year, and the 2025 timeline will be announced in mid-2024.

Notes on Registration

 
  • The race will operate under Safety Procedures at NYRR Races guidelines.
  • We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Runners can 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 reach out to our Runner Services team for assistance. Please be sure to include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.
  • This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.

Race Number Pickup

 

Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues). Please check back closer to race day for race number pickup details.

 

Race Day


Start Location / The Course

 

Check back closer to race day for course details.

We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA on WhatsApp.

Bag Check

 

Check back closer to race day for bag check information.

Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed.

NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.

Prohibited Items

 

For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

Results and Awards

 

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

Prize Money

 

NYRR Member Division

Prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non-binary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for NYRR Member Division prize money, including team money, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least August 2, 2024 through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 21 minutes or faster.

 

1st $1,500
2nd $1,000
3rd $750
4th $600
5th $500
6th $450
7th $150
8th $100

NYRR Member Division Team Prize Money

For scoring purposes, a men’s team must consist of five men, a women’s team must consist of five women, and a non-binary team must consist of three non-binary athletes, all running with the same team affiliation. All scoring members must meet the eligibility requirements for NYRR Member Division prize money outlined above. Team prize money is based on the cumulative Net Time of the team members.

1st $500
2nd $400
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100

 

More Race Information


Cancellation

 

If NYRR cancels an offering 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.

No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.

All event information is subject to change.

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