A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NYC Central

Sat, Dec 26, 2026, 2:30 AM EST

Location: NYC Central (Course Map will be emailed), New York City, NY 10025
Type: Run

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Embrace the holiday spirit with a supportive, stress-free Christmas run in NYC that gives back to charity.

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Beginner Friendly

Join a delightful Christmas-themed run in New York City, designed for all paces and ages. This stress-free event focuses on community, support, and the joy of the holiday season. With optional timing and coordinators to assist you, it's a perfect way to embrace fitness before Christmas festivities. Your participation also contributes to charity, as a donation is made for every mile logged after the race. Enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a unique running experience.

From the organizer

🎅 🎄 Join the Christmas Run! 🎄 🎅 Jingle All the Way: A Merry Christmas Run!" is a delightful Holiday run that reminds us of the true essence of Christmas – spreading love, giving selflessly, and cherishing the joy of togetherness with family, friends, and even strangers, all while getting a run in before the Christmas festivities!

Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.

This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.

All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!

There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.

Timing:

- Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.

- No timing chips ( This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!

What You Get (Swag Bag) :

- Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)

- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway

- Finisher's Medal!

- Digital Training Pack

- Online Results & Certificate of Completion

- Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs

- We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more .

Packet Pickup:

No hassle of picking up packets required!

-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)