New York City · Spring 2027
New York
Music Run
A timed race, a live DJ lineup, and thousands of runners.
First 500 pre-sale registrations start at $49 — our lowest price of the year.
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Waitlist runners get access 72 hours before the public.
Coming Spring 2027. Exact date to be announced.
The Race
Chip-timed with awards
Live results on race day.
The Music
Live DJ lineup
Music on course and at the festival.
The City
Only in New York
A stage no other city can offer.
What it is
Not a fun run with a speaker. Not just another concert.
An iconic New York event that combines a timed race with a live lineup of DJs. A serious race, live music and thousands of runners — on one course, on one morning, in the one city that can hold it.
Distances
One loop, run as many times as you want
- 5K1 lap
The full event in one lap — the shortest way in, and the same course as everyone else.
- 10K2 laps
Two laps. The middle distance, and the one most road runners will train for.
- 15K3 laps
Three laps. The long option, for runners who want a real distance day with the music running the whole time.
The music
Three DJ sets, start to finish.
The lineup is being booked now. Artist names will be announced here.
Warm-up DJ
At the start line, before the gun.
Course DJ
Riding along with the runners, out on the loop.
Main DJ
At the festival, once you're through the finish.
Race details
What we can tell you now
- Timing & results
Every runner is chip-timed. Live results on race day, and awards for the top finishers. This is a real race first — the music is what happens around it.
- Date
Spring 2027. We'll publish the exact date here as soon as it's confirmed.
To be announced- Course & festival
A single 5K loop in New York City, with the start, the finish and the festival all inside one footprint. The course map and venue will be announced with the date.
To be announced- Registration
Registration is not open yet. Entry details and pricing will be announced on this page — join the waiting list to hear first.
To be announced
Save the season
Spring
2027
New York City · 5K · 10K · 15K · exact date to be announced
Waiting list
Get first access to registration
Add your email and you'll get the date and the registration link before they go public.
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Last step — confirm your place with Run The Day and you'll be first to hear when registration opens.
Confirm on Run The Day →Who's behind it
Produced by Run The Day
The race side of this event is run by people who do it every weekend.
Hundreds
of races worked with every year.
Chip timing
Timing team, equipment and live results on the day.
End to end
Registration, bibs, shirts and medals, handled in-house.
Questions
Frequently asked
When is the New York Music Run?
Spring 2027. The exact date will be announced on this page.
Where in New York is it?
New York City. The course and festival venue will be announced with the date.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K and 15K. All three run the same 5K loop — once, twice or three times.
Is the race timed?
Yes. Every runner is chip-timed, with live results on race day and awards for top finishers.
Is this a race or a music festival?
Both. It's a serious, timed race with a live DJ lineup on the course and at the finish-line festival — not a fun run with a speaker, and not just another concert.
Who is playing?
The lineup is being booked now. Artists will be announced here.
Is there music out on the course?
Yes. There's a warm-up DJ at the start, a course DJ riding along with the runners, and a main DJ at the festival.
When does registration open?
Registration isn't open yet. The date it opens, and pricing, will be announced on this page, and everyone on the waiting list hears first.
How much will it cost?
Pricing will be published when registration opens.
Who organises the event?
Run The Day handles registration, timing and race-day production, alongside New York race operations and music partners.