Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC is held in New York, New York, on November 14, 2026. The 13.1-mile half marathon, the 10K, the 5K and a 1-mile family fun run all leave at 7:30 a.m. The event is inclusive and untimed, offers in-person and virtual participation, and runs capped wave starts so the field stays modest and welcoming across every level of running. Entry comes with a bib, a finisher medal, a shirt and a certificate of participation.

Coming a week after the city's marathon weekend, this is a low-pressure road half rather than a performance target. Use it to log a steady two-hour effort, to pace a friend through a first 13.1, or to keep a rhythm going into winter. If you are still recovering from a fall marathon, the 5K or 10K gives you the morning without the mileage.