Top Five Running Races To Explore The Best Of New York’s Five Boroughs

The Five-Borough Series by New York Road Runners is more than just races; it is a celebration of what makes each borough unique, inspiring, and an amazing place to get out and get moving!

1. United Airlines NYC Half - COMPLETED on 3/20

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A spectacular tour of Manhattan - from Central Park through Times Square and down the West Side Highway to lower Manhattan - United Airlines NYC Half boasted more than 20,000 total finishers this year.

2. Airbnb Brooklyn Half - 5/21

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As the largest half-marathon in the country, Airbnb Brooklyn Half is an iconic 13.1-mile journey through the amazing borough of Brooklyn. The race starts near the Brooklyn Museum and ends with a finish at the iconic Coney Island boardwalk.

3. Queens 10K - 6/18

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Kick off the summer season by enjoying the beautiful Flushing Meadows Corona Park for a flat, fast Queens 10K for the third race in the 2016 NYRR Five-Borough Series. Queens 10K is a great training race for those running the TCS New York City Marathon.

4. New Balance Bronx 10 Mile - 9/25

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Explore Bronx with a 10-mile race through this vibrant New York City borough. With a new race title sponsor this year, the New Balance Bronx 10 Mile promises to be an even bigger and better event for all runners, friends, and family. You can also opt in for the New Balance Bronx 5K for a quick 3.1 miles race.

5. Staten Island Half - 10/9

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The final race of the NYRR Five-Borough Series is the Staten Island Half, a race dedicated to making a positive impact on the borough that hosts the start of the TCS New York City Marathon. Scheduled just four weeks before the TCS New York City Marathon, the Staten Island Half is a perfect tune-up for NYRR’s flagship event and features fabulous views of New York Harbor and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.