NYBG 5K Fun Run

The Bronx, New York, United States

Nov 8, 2026 - Sunday

5k

Race Information

Celebrate the end of Climate Week NYC with NYBG’s annual 5K Fun Run! This scenic 3.1-mile road and trail course takes runners through some of the Garden’s most gorgeous scenery, including the historic Thain Family Forest, one of New York City’s largest remaining old-growth forests, as well as the Judy and Michael Steinhardt Maple Collection. Along the way, participants will pass historic landmarks such as the Lillian and Amy Goldman Stone Mill, Mertz Building, and the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Your participation directly supports NYBG’s work here and around the world to protect biodiversity and develop plant-based solutions to climate change.

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5K • 8K • Half-Marathon • Marathon

🗓️ November 14, 2026 - Saturday | 📍 Ocean City, MD

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Experience the energy of a growing regional race, attracting runners from across the Mid-Atlantic to one of the premier coastal events in the area.

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✅ Coastal Course: Run the iconic boardwalk and Assateague Island
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Race Facts

Race Size: 500 - 1,000

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: No

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