Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NYC

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 NYC runs in New York on December 12, 2026, with the half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K, the 5K and a one-mile family fun run all starting at 7:30 a.m. The series is built on a sunrise start along a scenic course. Timing is optional, and athletes collect a performance race shirt, a finisher medal and a digital training pack.

Whatever distance you pick, the last ten days matter more than most runners allow. Cut the volume by a third, keep a little speed in the legs with a few short efforts at race pace, and leave the long runs alone. Behind that taper, a half marathon wants roughly twelve weeks of work with a weekly long run reaching 10 or 11 miles; the 10K and 5K can be raced off a solid base with far less specific preparation.