National Singles Day: Singles & Friends Running Club NYC (Central)

👟 Join Our Singles Running Club!

Ready to meet your match while you run? Lace up your sneakers, hit the road, and connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, we welcome all paces. Enjoy fun group runs, social events, and the ultimate opportunity to bond over shared goals. Let’s delve into fitness and friendship together!

📅 Overview

• Run Capacity: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up.
• Group Size: This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
• Participation: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
• Setting: There’s no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

⏱️ Timing

• Optional Tracking: Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, etc).
• No Chips: No timing chips (This is a stress-free run to support you in achieving your goals)!
• Assistance: You can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
• Stress-Free: Enjoy the run without pressure!

🎁 What You Get (Swag Bag)

• Running T-Shirt: Shipped to the address you register with - US only.
• Finisher's Towel or Giveaway: A special reward for finishing!
• Finisher's Medal: Celebrate your achievement with a medal.
• Digital Training Pack: Enhance your training with our digital tools!

📦 Packet Pickup

• No Hassle: No hassle of picking up packets required!
• Swag Shipping: Swag shipped direct to your address.
• Race Bib: Race bibs are provided on race day.
• Ensure Correct Address: Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address.

🗓️ Race Updates

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

🔥 Wave Times

• Wave A: 7:30 AM
• Wave B: 8:00 AM
• Wave C: 8:30 AM
• Late Runners: Late runners can run upon arrival.

💻 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!

🔗 Follow Us

If you’re looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business! Visit our sponsorship page.

🤝 Get Involved

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.

💖 Charity Initiatives

Find out more about our charity initiatives at www.thebestracesjourney.com. We’ll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with for every mile you log after the race! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

📆 Event Details

Date: September 27, 2025

Location: NYC Central, New York City, NY

Course Map will be emailed.

For more details, visit National Singles Day Race Page.