Diplo's Run

Diplo's Run is a road 5K held in New York on October 24, 2026. The route takes in several of the city's well-known public parks and runs along the banks of the Hudson River, mixing green space with the urban surroundings around it.

Riverside running is usually straight and uninterrupted, which helps over 3.1 miles: you can lock into a pace early and hold it rather than resetting after every corner. That makes this a decent place to attempt a personal best. Four to six weeks of specific work is enough — one interval session a week at 5K effort, one tempo run, easy mileage in between. If you are visiting rather than racing seriously, the parks and the river offer a side of New York that most trips never get near.