National Coffee Day: Run for Coffee NYC (Central)

☕️ For All the Coffee Lovers

This run is for you! You’ll love the shirt we send you. Set a goal, bring a friend, and join this super fun 5K/10K/13.1 Half-Marathon!

📋 Overview

• Sell-Out Warning: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up.
• Virtual Option: If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.
• Private Group Run: This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
• All Paces Welcome: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!

⚙️ Support and Coordination

There’s no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.

⏱️ Timing

• Optional Timing: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online.
• Coordinator Assistance: Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
• No Timing Chips: This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals!

🎁 What You Get (Swag Bag)

• Running T-Shirt: Shipped to the address you register with - US only.
• Finisher's Towel or Giveaway: Details will be provided post-race.
• Finisher's Medal: Celebrate your achievement!
• Digital Training Pack: Enhance your training journey.
• Online Results & Certificate of Completion
• Invitation to Join Local Running Clubs

📦 Packet Pickup

• No Hassle: No hassle of picking up packets required!
• Direct Shipping: Swag shipped direct to your address.
• Race Bibs: Provided on race day.

📆 Swag Delivery

You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.

📩 Race Updates

We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.

🔄 Last Minute Registrations

Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!

⏰ Wave Times

Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: info@thebestraces.com (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)

• Wave A: 7:30AM
• Wave B: 8:00AM
• Wave C: 8:30AM

Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any other Questions we missed? FAQ Link

🏃‍♂️ Virtual Run Option

Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!

🎉 Race Bundle

Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

🤝 Sponsorships & Promoting Your Business

If you're looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events

👥 Team Glo Volunteers

If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: Volunteer Form

🌟 Be Part of the Journey!

Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com
Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

📅 Event Details

Date: September 27, 2025

Location: NYC Central (Course Map will be emailed), New York City, NY

For more information and registration, visit the official race page.