Run for your life
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 26, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Run for your life is a 5K (3.1 miles) in New York City that brings walkers and runners together for a charitable cause on September 25, 2027, alongside a 1-mile (1.6 km) walk. With no official timed ranking, the event puts the emphasis on friendliness and team spirit: everyone moves at their own pace within a group united by a shared goal.
The short format makes it accessible to regular runners and beginners alike, in a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Highlights
- Charity race
- Stadium
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