{"id":227026,"date":"2025-05-08T18:05:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T18:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/?p=227026"},"modified":"2025-05-08T20:19:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T20:19:40","slug":"abbott-dash-to-the-finish-line-5k-2025-marathon-shakeout-run-in-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/abbott-dash-to-the-finish-line-5k-2025-marathon-shakeout-run-in-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K 2025 \u2013 Marathon Shakeout Run in New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K is a unique 5-kilometer race held in the very heart of New York City, taking place the day before the world-famous New York City Marathon. It\u2019s a fantastic opportunity to soak up the marathon atmosphere, run through Manhattan\u2019s most iconic streets, and finish in Central Park-right where marathoners from around the globe will cross the finish line the next day.<\/p>\n

The course starts at the United Nations headquarters and leads runners past legendary locations like 42nd Street, Grand Central Terminal, and Radio City Music Hall. The finish line is set in Central Park, giving participants a taste of the marathon experience even if they\u2019re only running 5K. The event attracts runners from all corners of the world-both first-timers and seasoned athletes.<\/p>\n

Registration for 2025 is Open \u2013 Don\u2019t Wait!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Registration for the 2025 Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K opened on May 8 at 12:00 PM New York time. Demand is huge and spots are limited, so if you want to take part, don\u2019t delay your decision!<\/p>\n

Entry fees:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 $45 for NYRR (New York Road Runners) members
\n\u2022 $55 for all other participants
\nTo sign up, simply create an account on the NYRR website and pay the entry fee. Keep in mind that spots fill up fast, and the waitlist grows quickly as well.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Already Registered!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I couldn\u2019t resist the excitement and have already secured my spot on the starting line! After registering, each participant receives a confirmation email-below you\u2019ll find a screenshot of mine.<\/p>\n

\"\"Why Run the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Run through the heart of New York City-past some of Manhattan\u2019s most famous landmarks.
\n\u2022 Finish in Central Park-feel like a marathoner as you cross the same finish line as the next day\u2019s marathon.
\n\u2022 Unforgettable atmosphere-thousands of runners from around the world and the energy of New York\u2019s cheering crowds.
\n\u2022 Commemorative swag-every participant receives a special gift at the finish.
\n\u2022 Earn credit for the NYRR 9+1 program-perfect for those dreaming of a guaranteed entry to next year\u2019s New York City Marathon.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K is a one-of-a-kind chance to experience the running spirit of New York-even if you\u2019re not planning to run the full marathon. This event brings together runners from all over the world and lets you feel the city\u2019s magic firsthand. If you want to be part of this celebration-don\u2019t wait to register!<\/p>\n

See you on the course!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K is a race you simply have to experience! Five kilometers through the heart of Manhattan, a finish line in Central Park, and thousands of runners from all over the world-this is the true essence of running in New York. Registration for the 2025 edition is now open, and spots are disappearing fast! I\u2019ve already signed up-join me and experience an unforgettable running adventure in New York City. It\u2019s the perfect warm-up before the marathon, ideal for getting into the spirit of this great running festival just before the TCS New York City Marathon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":227025,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-227026","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-york-city-marathon-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227026","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227026"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227026\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/227025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=227026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=227026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}