New York · 5K (3.1 mi)
Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K
Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K is a 5K (3.1 mi) event held in New York, New York. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026. About 10,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
- Field size
- ~10,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- New York, New York
- Distances
- 5K (3.1 mi)
- Field size
- About 10,000 runners
- Course
- Net downhill point-to-point through Midtown, with rolling hills entering Central Park
- Registration
- events.nyrr.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: sold out
- Start time
- 8:45 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K
A fast Midtown Manhattan 5K run the day before the NYC Marathon that passes Grand Central and Radio City before finishing at the iconic marathon finish line in Central Park.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Hosts the USATF 5K Championships; held on TCS NYC Marathon eve since 2010
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Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K: common questions
- When is the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K held?
- In New York, New York.
- What distances does the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K offer?
- 5K (3.1 mi).
- How many people run the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K?
- About 10,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at events.nyrr.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: sold out.
- What time does the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K start?
- 8:45 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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