# New York City Virtual Race 2026 – Run or Walk Anytime | 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2 - **When:** Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST - **Where:** Participate from Home, Mcdonough, GA, 30253 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-217346-new-york-city-virtual-race-2026-run-or-walk-anytime-1m-5k-10 ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Mcdonough/NewYorkCityVirtualRaceRunOrWalkAnytimeM5K10K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description 🗽 New York City Virtual Race | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon BIG CITY DREAMS. BIG GOALS. ONE INCREDIBLE FINISH LINE! 🗽 The Statue of Liberty. The bright lights of Times Square. The legendary Brooklyn Bridge. The unforgettable Manhattan skyline. Welcome to the New York City Virtual Race, where every mile celebrates the energy, excitement, and unstoppable spirit of the Big Apple! New York City is a place where dreams are made, determination runs deep, and anything feels possible. Now YOU can experience the excitement of NYC without ever leaving your hometown! Whether you're dreaming of visiting New York, love the city's iconic landmarks, collect unique race medals, or simply want a fun new running or walking challenge, this race is for YOU! No subway required. No traffic jams. Just lace up and GO! 🏃 CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE 1 Mile 5K (3.1 Miles) 10K (6.2 Miles) Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) Marathon (26.2 Miles) 📅 COMPLETE YOUR RACE ANYTIME, ANYWHERE! No set race date. No deadline. No pressure! That's the beauty of a virtual race! Run, walk, jog, or hike whenever and wherever works best for you. ✔ Run through your neighborhood ✔ Explore your favorite park or trail ✔ Complete your miles on a treadmill ✔ Participate from anywhere in the world ✔ Complete your distance all at once or across multiple workouts No expensive plane tickets. No crowded starting lines. No pressure to finish first. Just you, your goals, and an incredible New York City medal to celebrate your accomplishment! YOUR RACE. YOUR PACE. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. 🏅 EARN YOUR EXCLUSIVE NEW YORK CITY FINISHER MEDAL! Every great adventure deserves an unforgettable souvenir! Your registration includes a beautiful New York City Finisher Medal, featuring a vibrant design inspired by the iconic NYC skyline and the city's famous landmarks. This collectible medal captures the excitement and energy of the city that never sleeps! Your registration includes: 🏅 Exclusive New York City Race the World finisher medal 🎽 Coordinating New York City race bib 👟 Your choice of five race distances 🌎 Freedom to complete your race anywhere 📈 Online results submission Whether you're completing your first mile or your next marathon, this is one medal you'll be proud to display! 🌆 EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF NEW YORK CITY! Let some of the world's most famous landmarks inspire your miles! 🗽 The Statue of Liberty – A powerful symbol of freedom, opportunity, and the American dream. 🌉 The Brooklyn Bridge – One of the world's most recognizable bridges, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. 🌳 Central Park – An iconic green escape in the heart of Manhattan and a favorite destination for runners and walkers. 🌃 Times Square – Bright lights, Broadway excitement, and the incredible energy of the city that never sleeps. 🏙️ The Manhattan Skyline – A breathtaking collection of skyscrapers that makes New York instantly recognizable. 🏃 The New York City Marathon – One of the world's most celebrated running events, inspiring runners from around the globe. You don't have to travel to New York to capture the spirit of this incredible city. Just choose your distance, lace up your shoes, and start your own NYC adventure! 🌎 PART OF OUR RACE THE WORLD VIRTUAL RACE SERIES! THE WORLD IS WAITING. WHERE WILL YOUR MILES TAKE YOU NEXT? The New York City Virtual Race is part of our exciting Race the World Virtual Race Series, featuring unforgettable destinations and beautiful collectible finisher medals. Travel the world one race at a time! 🇺🇸 New York City, USA 🇫🇷 Paris, France 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy 🇬🇧 London, England 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece Choose your favorite destinations or challenge yourself to collect the entire series! Every medal tells a story. Every mile takes you somewhere new. 👟 HOW DOES A VIRTUAL RACE WORK? 1. Register for Your Race Choose your preferred distance: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon. 2. Complete Your Miles Run, walk, jog, or hike anywhere you choose, anytime! Complete your distance in one session or spread your miles across multiple workouts. 3. Track Your Progress Use your favorite fitness watch, running app, treadmill, or another method to track your distance. 4. Submit Your Results Record your accomplishment online and celebrate your finish! 5. Celebrate With Your Medal! Enjoy your beautiful New York City finisher medal and coordinating race bib as lasting reminders of your virtual adventure. ❤️ WHO IS THIS RACE FOR? This race is perfect for: ✨ Runners and walkers of all fitness levels ✨ Anyone who loves New York City ✨ Travel enthusiasts and adventure seekers ✨ First-time 5K participants ✨ Experienced runners looking for a new challenge ✨ Virtual race medal collectors ✨ Anyone who dreams of visiting the Big Apple! Whether you're completing your first mile or your 26th, every step is worth celebrating. 📦 SHIPPING INFORMATION Your New York City finisher medal and coordinating race bib typically ship within 2–5 business days of registration. International participants are welcome! International shipping rates apply. ❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do I have to travel to New York City? Not at all! This is a virtual race, so you can participate from anywhere in the world. When can I complete my race? ANYTIME! There is no required race date or completion deadline. Can I walk instead of run? Absolutely! Walkers, joggers, hikers, and runners are all welcome. Do I have to complete my miles all at once? No! You can complete your distance in one session or spread your miles across multiple workouts. Do I receive a real medal? YES! Your registration includes a physical New York City finisher medal and coordinating race bib. Can beginners participate? Absolutely! Whether this is your first 1-mile race or your 50th marathon, everyone is welcome. 🗽 YOUR NEW YORK CITY ADVENTURE STARTS HERE! They say if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. And with this virtual race, you can make it to your finish line from ANYWHERE! Dream big. Set your goals. Chase those miles. Imagine adding New York City to your growing collection of Race the World medals! One more destination explored. One more goal accomplished. One more incredible medal earned! BIG CITY DREAMS. BIG GOALS. ONE INCREDIBLE FINISH LINE! 🏅 Register today for the New York City Virtual Race, choose your distance, and start your Big Apple adventure! 🌎 YOUR RACE. YOUR PACE. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. Presented by Virtual Run Events – Where Every Mile Matters! *Charity Disclaimer: We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.  Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.   What is a Virtual Race?                              A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!  Each race benefits a difference charity For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events!  Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world. --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-217346-new-york-city-virtual-race-2026-run-or-walk-anytime-1m-5k-10](https://runthis.run/event/rs-217346-new-york-city-virtual-race-2026-run-or-walk-anytime-1m-5k-10) — data from Run This (runthis.run).