5Th Ave Mile
Sep 8

5Th Ave Mile

Sunday, September 8, 2024
The New Balance 5th Avenue Mile is a unique road mile race held annually along 5th Avenue in New York City. The event features heats for professional athletes, age groups, and various divisions, welcoming runners of all abilities to take part in a fast, straight dash down one of NYC’s most iconic streets.
Sep 8

5Th Ave Mile

Sunday, September 8, 2024
The New Balance 5th Avenue Mile is a unique road mile race held annually along 5th Avenue in New York City. The event features heats for professional athletes, age groups, and various divisions, welcoming runners of all abilities to take part in a fast, straight dash down one of NYC’s most iconic streets.

Race Details

Status Finished
Location New York City, NY, United States
Date 8 September 2024
Distance 1Mi
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54 of 212
Avg. VDOT finish times 6:46
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The New Balance 5th Avenue Mile is a unique road mile race held annually along 5th Avenue in New York City. The event features heats for professional athletes, age groups, and various divisions, welcoming runners of all abilities to take part in a fast, straight dash down one of NYC’s most iconic streets.
The course spans one mile straight down 5th Avenue, beginning at East 80th Street and finishing at East 60th Street. The terrain is urban road surface without sharp turns, with the city’s skyscrapers providing a scenic backdrop.
The course is mostly flat, with a slight downhill across the mile, offering a fast course ideal for personal bests.