Is it spring or still winter? We'll know when we run the Central Park 5k at the end of March! Celebrate the end of winter with us on this flat and fast course in the historic Central Park neighborhood! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Race day info including packet pick-up info , race day schedule , course info , and MORE, can all be found by clicking "Race Info" above and navigating the drop-down menu!
Per USATF Standards, 10 year age groups will be recognized: Age groups 5k: M/F 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ The top 3 Men and Women (& non-binary) will be recognized as well as the top three m/f in each of the above listed age groups. The event is CHIP TIMED. OVERALL Winners (top three m/f) are scored based on GUN TIME. All others (age groups) are scored based on chip time. Your chip time starts when your timing chip crosses the start line. Your timing
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $20.00 | Apr 3 | May 1 |
| $25.00 | May 1 | Aug 1 | |
| $30.00 | Aug 1 | Dec 1 | |
| $35.00 | Dec 1 | Mar 1 | |
| $40.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 26 | |
| $50.00 | Mar 26 | Mar 28 |
Advanced Packet Pick Up: Don't stand in line on race day. Get your bib and shirt at Advanced Packet Pick up so you can have a few extra moments of SLEEP on race day. Date: TBD Place: TBD Time:4-7pm Picking up for a friend? Yes! You can pick up a friend or family member's packet (or have someone else pick up your packet)! Just tell us their name and we'll get you on your way!
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 294 | 31:45 | 16:50 |
| 2025 | 281 | 31:43 | 16:33 |
| 2024 | 363 | 33:09 | 15:57 |
| 2023 | 221 | 33:28 | 16:24 |
| 2022 | 224 | 32:10 | 15:50 |
| 2021 | 155 | 32:15 | 16:23 |
Interested in this race?
Ample free parking is available in the lots around this park on the south, southeast and north east sides of the park. See map with BLUE parking indicators here.
8:00 AM Late Packet Pick Up and Walk Up Registration 9:00 AM 5k Start 9:45 AM 5K Awards 10:00 AM Expo Closes