Rankings · updated October 30, 2026

Best Races in New York

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Best 5Ks in New York

  1. 1 2026 - 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie & Glove 5k Run/Walk Painted Post, NY Nov 2026 54.8/100
  2. 2 33rd Annual Hornell Area Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk Hornell, NY Nov 2026 53.8/100
  3. 3 45th Annual Alplaus Runaround Alplaus, NY Oct 2026 USATF 51.6/100
  4. 4 18th Annual Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K Run/Walk East Rochester, NY Oct 2026 48.1/100
  5. 5 Cupid's Chase 5K Syracuse Liverpool, NY Feb 2027 USATF 47.6/100
  6. 6 2026 St. Michael School 15th Annual 5K Turkey Trot Penn Yan, NY Nov 2026 USATF 43.1/100
  7. 7 12th Annual Tinsel Trot 5k Fun Run Rock Hill, NY Dec 2026 41.8/100
  8. 8 Beautiful People 8th Annual Fun Run, Walk & Roll Warwick, NY Nov 2026 41.5/100
  9. 9 3rd Annual Brewster Grin 'N Bear It 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Brewster, NY Oct 2027 38.1/100
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  1. 1 New York City Marathon New York City, NY Nov 2026 Major BQ USATF 100.0/100
  2. 2 Brooklyn Half Marathon Brooklyn, NY May 2027 USATF 76.3/100
  3. 3 NYC Half Marathon New York City, NY Mar 2027 USATF 71.3/100
  4. 4 55th Annual Webster Turkey Trot Webster, NY Nov 2026 65.2/100
  5. 5 2027 Upstate Orthopedics Mountain Goat Run (49th Annual) Syracuse, NY Apr 2027 USATF 61.2/100
  6. 6 5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund Congers, NY Nov 2026 59.8/100
  7. 7 131st Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot Buffalo, NY Nov 2026 USATF 57.9/100
  8. 8 2026 - 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie & Glove 5k Run/Walk Painted Post, NY Nov 2026 54.8/100
  9. 9 2027 Syracuse Half Marathon Syracuse, NY Mar 2027 USATF 54.0/100
  10. 10 33rd Annual Hornell Area Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk Hornell, NY Nov 2026 53.8/100
  11. 11 Buffalo Marathon Weekend Buffalo, NY Nov 2026 USATF 52.6/100
  12. 12 45th Annual Alplaus Runaround Alplaus, NY Oct 2026 USATF 51.6/100
  13. 13 18th Annual Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K Run/Walk East Rochester, NY Oct 2026 48.1/100
  14. 14 Cupid's Chase 5K Syracuse Liverpool, NY Feb 2027 USATF 47.6/100
  15. 15 "Loop The Lake" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend Syracuse, NY Oct 2027 USATF 47.2/100
  16. 16 2026 St. Michael School 15th Annual 5K Turkey Trot Penn Yan, NY Nov 2026 USATF 43.1/100
  17. 17 12th Annual Tinsel Trot 5k Fun Run Rock Hill, NY Dec 2026 41.8/100
  18. 18 Beautiful People 8th Annual Fun Run, Walk & Roll Warwick, NY Nov 2026 41.5/100
  19. 19 3rd Annual Brewster Grin 'N Bear It 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Brewster, NY Oct 2027 38.1/100

Longest-running in New York

2 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 14th Annual Revolutionary Run For Veterans at "America's Turning Point" 5K Schuylerville, NY Nov 2026 2013 13 years running
  2. 2 6th Annual Katonah ASP 5K - Monster Dash! Yorktown, NY Oct 2026 2021 5 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

97 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. 9th Annual Rockaway Beach Triathlon/Duathlon Rockaway Beach, NY Sep 2027 49.1/100
  2. 38th Annual Prospect Park Fall Duathlon Brooklyn, NY Nov 2026 45.1/100
  3. 19th Annual Rocco Laurie Memorial Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon Staten Island, NY Aug 2027 40.3/100
  4. 1st Annual To Infinity & Beyond Halloween 5k Valley Cottage, NY Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 2026 Syrathon Race Series Syracuse, NY Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Amelia's Voice AW5K Oxford, NY Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Burn Run Canastota Canastota, NY Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Burn Run Canastota Canastota, NY Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. CrackedBell NYC ShakeOut Run from Rosie O'Grady's New York City, NY Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. 2026 PGXC Race Series Rochester, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. DEV - Race Series Rochester, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. EPSC Spooktacular Color Run Astoria, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix 2026 Saratoga Springs Area, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Dia De Muertos Run Nationwide (Nacional), NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. 2026 Encompass Recreation + D2 Accounting Art Club Evans Mills, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. 2026 Encompass Recreation + D2 Accounting St. Lawrence County Art Club Ogdensburg, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Aware Color Run-Colors of Connection Northport, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Battle of the Branches 5K (Syracuse) Syracuse, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. Caribbean Disaster Fund Unity Walk/Run East Meadow, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. Clear Path 5k Trail Run Chittenango, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Coach Mike Slinskey Memorial 5k Wappingers Falls, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. Southern Tier Cross Country Series (All Races) Johnson City, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. Dirt Cheap Stage Race presented by Darn Tough Vermont Mendon, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Bound for the Hounds 6 Hour Ultra Canandaigua, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. Cyber Monday Cyber Runday 5k Amsterdam, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. Estella's Memorial 5k Run/Walk to Cure Pancreatic Cancer Yaphank, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon and 5 Mile Wading River, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. Duanesburg Turkey Trot 5K Delanson, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. After The Leaves/Josh Feldt Half Marathon Kerhonkson, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. EDRRC - Beer Mile Pawling, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. 2026 Greenville American Legion Post 291-5K Turkey Trot Family Fun Run/Walk Greenville, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. 2026 PPTC Turkey Trot: Race for Reconciliation 5 Miler Brooklyn, NY Nov 2026 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. 2026 Turkey Trot 5K Cortland, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. Adirondack Health 5k Turkey Trot 2026 Lake Placid, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. Amsterdam Thanks4giving 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk Amsterdam, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. Amy King's Memorial 5K Run/Walk Turkey Trot Jamestown, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. Bloodline Turkey Trot Warwick, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  38. Cambridge Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K Cambridge, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  39. Canandaigua Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run Canandaigua, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  40. Cazenovia Preservation Foundation Turkey Trot Cazenovia, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  41. Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot New Paltz, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  42. CHS 5K Run/Walk Turkey Trot Gilboa, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  43. Clinton 5K Jingle Jog Clinton, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  44. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  45. Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K Binghamton, NY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  46. LEAH Swim Gym 2026-2027 Cooperstown, NY Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  47. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Long Island, NY Hempstead, NY Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  48. Buffalo Blizzard Run Buffalo, NY Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  49. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Capital Region Saratoga Springs, NY Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  50. Checkers A.C. Christmas 3k Race Buffalo, NY Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  51. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Westchester, NY Purchase, NY Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  52. DENFIT Jingle Bell 5k Cape Vincent, NY Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  53. 2026 Binghamton Santa Run Binghamton, NY Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  54. A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC New York City, NY Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  55. A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central New York City, NY Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  56. Coffee Lovers Run NYC New York City, NY Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  57. Coffee Lovers Run NYC Central New York City, NY Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  58. Braving The Elements 5k Arcade, NY Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  59. Cupid's Chase 5K Binghamton Binghamton, NY Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  60. Cupid's Chase 5K Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  61. Cupid's Chase 5K Queens Queens, NY Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  62. Cupid's Chase 5K Manhattan New York City, NY Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  63. DENFIT Winter Soldier Cape Vincent, NY Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  64. Chautauqua Striders St. Pat's Dash Jamestown, NY Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  65. Fallen Comrades Half Marathon West Point, NY Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  66. Always Hope Easter Run NYC New York City, NY Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  67. Always Hope Easter Run NYC Central New York City, NY Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  68. Delightful® Run for Women - Sat. June 5, 2027 at 9am Albany, NY Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  69. Big Bear SquaTCh North Bear Mountain, NY Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  70. Cedar Creek Spring Duathlon Seaford, NY Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  71. Coffee Lovers Run NYC New York City, NY Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  72. Coffee Lovers Run NYC Central New York City, NY Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  73. Dyspraxia DCD America 5K Rockaway Park, NY Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  74. Air Miles for Audio Creators: Run. Walk. Advocate New York City, NY Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  75. Denfit Ultra Cape Vincent, NY May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  76. Cpl. Kyle Schneider Honor & Remember Hybrid Run/Walk 5K United States, NY May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  77. BCSD Elementary Bike Run Bedford, NY May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  78. Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express 10k Brooklyn, NY May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  79. Cazenovia in Color Run Cazenovia, NY Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  80. Bleu's Run for Rescue 5K Washingtonville, NY Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  81. 2027 SSG Ollis 5K Run & Walk Staten Island, NY Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  82. Gorges Half Ithaca, NY Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  83. Denfit 1776 Cape Vincent, NY Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  84. Bowdoin Bushwhack Presented by Peace, Love, Trails Wappingers Falls, NY Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  85. Delta Lake Triathlon Rome, NY Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  86. 4 For The Faith Run/Walk Binghamton, NY Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  87. Daniel's Race Churchville, NY Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  88. Bampa's House 5K Run/Walk Painted Post, NY Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  89. Dairy Discovery 5K & Fun Run Shortsville, NY Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  90. Gardiner Dump Run Gardiner, NY Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  91. Run Rockaway Beach NYC Half Marathon (Tune Up) and 5K Far Rockaway, NY Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  92. The Knights Fury Duathlon Honeoye Falls, NY Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  93. Amy's Adventure Race for the Lake Bolton Landing, NY Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  94. 2027 Empire State Half Marathon & 5k Congers, NY Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  95. CanLake Ultras & Relay Canandaigua, NY Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  96. Big Bear SquaTCh South Tuxedo, NY Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  97. Eaton 5K Run/Walk Eaton, NY Oct 2027 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data