2026 NYRR Start Line Series

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Ready to take your first step into running? The NYRR Start Line Series is a free, beginner-friendly fun run series designed to welcome everyone to the transformative power of running.

Whether you run, jog, or walk, every step toward the start line is a powerful act of belonging. No matter your pace or experience, the NYRR Start Line Series invites you to become part of something bigger with free, supportive fun runs that celebrate movement and community. Register today for free and don’t forget to check out the Runner Resources hub!

Run Pick of the Month: Atlantic City Marathon 🔱

📍Atlantic City, New Jersey - October 17 & 18, 2026

Register early, rates increase August 1st! 💸

Set on the scenic streets of Absecon Island, this destination race delivers a fast, flat course with ocean views and a finish-line experience you’ll never forget!

😄 Find your start line:
✅ Marathon – take on the full 26.2-mile journey
✅ Half Marathon – the perfect balance of challenge and speed
✅ 10K – push the pace on a fast, coastal course
✅ 5K – run, walk, or celebrate the movement

This bucket-list race features a high-performance course and a vibrant atmosphere fueled by community support. Beyond race day, the weekend experience offers a connected platform for all levels of athletes to celebrate milestones and share their journey within an engaged digital and local running community.

This October, don’t just run a race. Be part of the story. 🔱

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