NYCRUNS Go nuts for donuts 5K

NYCRUNS Go Nuts for Donuts 5K is held in New York, New York, on November 14, 2026, with a single 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 9:30 a.m. Organized by NYCRUNS, the event follows the city's familiar road-race format and, as the name suggests, leans into the donut theme.

A 9:30 start means a relaxed morning: eat a light breakfast two hours before, get to the start area with time to spare, and jog for ten minutes with a few strides. For a fast 5K, aim for even splits and resist the urge to sprint the first quarter mile with the crowd. If this is your first race, it is a fine choice, since the distance is manageable after six weeks of running three times a week. For runners in a longer build toward a winter or spring half marathon, the race slots in nicely as a tempo effort: run it hard, then add a couple of easy miles afterward to round out the day's volume.