The NYC 18 Mile Race, held in New York City each October, offers a targeted 18-mile (~29 km) paced race experience designed as a final marathon rehearsal for runners preparing for the full 26.2-mile event. It provides aid stations, experienced pacers for various goal times, chip timing, and coaching guidance to help athletes refine pacing, fueling, and race-day strategies. Alongside its 18M event, the Training Series also features a 12-mile race earlier in the season—ideal for intermediate prep—though the 18M is widely regarded as the ultimate long-distance tune-up before the big marathon . Experienced and first-time marathoners alike use these races to simulate real race conditions, dialing in logistics like crowd navigation, hydration stops, and mental endurance.
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The NYC 18 Mile Race is an 18‑mile training race held each fall—typically in early October in Central Park—designed to help runners rehearse pacing, hydration, and logistics under race-day conditions five weeks before the full distance. It features chip timing, pacers, aid stations with water, sports drink, and gels, and allows participants to practice fueling and pacing strategies.
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FAQs
What is the NYC 18 Mile Race?
How long is the NYC 18 Mile Race?
Where does the NYC 18 Mile Race take place?
What is the elevation gain of the NYC 18 Mile Race?
How can I prepare for the NYC 18 Mile Race?
How do I choose the right training plan for the NYC 18 Mile Race?
The NYC 18 Mile Race is an 18‑mile training race held each fall—typically in early October in Central Park—designed to help runners rehearse pacing, hydration, and logistics under race-day conditions five weeks before the full distance. It features chip timing, pacers, aid stations with water, sports drink, and gels, and allows participants to practice fueling and pacing strategies.
The NYC 18 Mile Race is 29km long.
The NYC 18 Mile Race takes place in New York, New York State, United States of America.
Runna classifies the NYC 18 Mile Race elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the NYC 18 Mile Race?
The NYC 18 Mile Race is an 18‑mile training race held each fall—typically in early October in Central Park—designed to help runners rehearse pacing, hydration, and logistics under race-day conditions five weeks before the full distance. It features chip timing, pacers, aid stations with water, sports drink, and gels, and allows participants to practice fueling and pacing strategies.
How long is the NYC 18 Mile Race?
The NYC 18 Mile Race is 29km long.
Where does the NYC 18 Mile Race take place?
The NYC 18 Mile Race takes place in New York, New York State, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the NYC 18 Mile Race?
Runna classifies the NYC 18 Mile Race elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the NYC 18 Mile Race?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the NYC 18 Mile Race?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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