December 19, 2026 · Central Park, NYC
The Great New York City 10K
Race through the heart of New York City — Central Park — with the Manhattan skyline as your backdrop.
Date
December 19, 2026
Location
Central Park, New York, NY
Distance
10k
Start Time
9:00 AM
The Great New York City 10K
Join The Great World Run Club for an unforgettable running experience set against the stunning winter scenery of Central Park.
Combining the spectacular views of the city skyline and its iconic landmarks, coupled with the vibrant energy of New York City, this will be an experience every runner should enjoy at least once.
Race Information
Date
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Start Line Location
E 102nd St & East Dr, New York, NY 10029
The nearest park entrances are East 102nd St. and Fifth Avenue (from the East side) or West 100th St. and Central Park W. (from the West side)
packet pickup
- Time: Friday, December 18, 10AM - 8PM
- Location: To Be Confirmed
- Bib distribution and QR codes: In order to pick up your bib and race t-shirt you will need to bring ID and show the QR Code that was sent to your email after registration.
Can someone else pick up your race packet:
- Yes! If someone is picking up your packet for you, please ensure they have your confirmation email and a picture of your photo ID (a picture on their phone works great!).
Course
Runners complete a full outer loop of Central Park. Starting on the East Drive side of Central Park, runners will race over to the West Drive side for mile markers 1, 2 and 3 before crossing back to the East Drive side for miles 4, 5 and 6.
All Great World Run Club Races are USATF-certified
*** Course Map Coming Soon ***
Entry Fee
$69 until November 19th
$79 from November 20th-Dec 12th
$99 from Dec 13th-Dec 18th
$119 Race Day Registration
Included In Entry Fee
- Membership to The Great World Run Club
- Exclusive Great World Run Club Participant T-Shirt
- Commemorative finisher's medal
- Commemorative Race Bib
- USATF Certified measured courses
- Official chip timed races: * Please note that your bib must be fully visible on the front of your torso and fully attached for you to receive an accurate time
- Hydration: Water available throughout the course and at the finish
- Finish Line: Water, food, goodie bag etc
- Free race photos
- Post race party
Prizes
Overall prizes will be given to the top 3 males and top 3 females decided by gun time. There will be age awards for the top 3 males and top 3 females in each of the following age groups decided by net/chip time: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
Photos
Race photos will be available for free download on the Great World Run Club website after the race. Go ahead and tag yourself or your friends and share online.
Getting There
Public transportation is the easiest way to get to Central Park. We encourage all participants to use the subway or bus whenever possible. For the latest schedules, service updates and planned changes visit MTA.info
Social Media
Share your race preparation and your race day experience with us @GWRC on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Policies
Refunds: No refunds, transfers or deferrals permitted for this event.
Strollers: For safety reasons, strollers are prohibited on the race course at any time during the event. You are also not allowed to carry any children or babies at any time on the course.
Animals: For safety reasons, no dogs or other animals are permitted to run with participants at any time during the event. Safety dogs trained to perform specific tasks are accepted. If you have a safety dog please send details to safety@thegreatworldrunclub.com 21 days prior to the event.
Scooters/Bikes: For safety reasons, no bikes or scooters are allowed on the course, only runners.
Number/Bibs: Everyone must wear their own assigned number. For safety reasons bib transfers are not permitted. Each race bib is assigned to the registered participant and cannot be transferred. This helps us correctly identify runners and access emergency contact details if required. No one is permitted to run the event without a race bib. * Please note that your bib must be fully visible on the front of your torso and fully attached for you to receive an accurate time.
Race cutoff times: 2:05:00
Age limit: You must be 10yrs or older to take part. If under 18yrs, parents must sign the waiver form.
Toilets: Portable toilets at start/finish and throughout the course.
Race Cancellation: In the rare instance the event is cancelled due to weather or other extreme factors, your entry will be rolled over to the next race date.
Headphones/Earbuds: Headphones and earbuds are allowed, but participants must remain aware of their surroundings at all times. If race officials determine that your use of headphones creates a safety risk, you may be asked to remove them or face disqualification.
Wheelchair/AWD: The Great World Run Club welcomes Athletes with Disabilities (AWD) to participate in our events. These include, but are not limited to, Blade Runners, Visually Impaired Runners, Adaptive / Guided Runners, Pushed Athletes and Push Rim Wheelchairs. No chairs with motors, gears, pedals, or cranks are permitted.
Please send details to awd@thegreatworldrunclub.com 21 days prior to your event.
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Central Park · December 19, 2026
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Places are limited. Register for The Great New York City 10K today and become part of The Great World Run Club.