Santa suits, pizza stops, doughnuts, midnight fireworks — the themed fun runs of
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Florida, in one place. Every listing links out to the
official race site to register.
Wacky Runs in New York
New York has 11 upcoming themed fun runs. Next up: NYCRUNS Go Nuts For Donuts 10K on Sat, Nov 14, 2026, NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K on Sat, Nov 21, 2026, NYCRUNS Ugly Sweater 5K on Sat, Dec 5, 2026. New York's wacky calendar runs from a pizza-fueled 5K in Brooklyn to a midnight dash through Central Park on New Year's Eve. Every listing below links out to the official race site to register.
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★The 9th annual Governors Island 10K where the finish line comes with a fresh donut — ferry rides included, sprinkles encouraged.
Price
$45 non-member / $40.50 NYCRUNS member through Oct 14; $55 / $49.50 through Nov 9; $65 / $58.50 until registration ends
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A Prospect Park turkey trot that doesn't trot on Turkey Day — gobble up a finisher medal and tech shirt the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Price
$60 non-member / $54 NYCRUNS member through Oct 26; $65 / $58.50 through Nov 16; $75 / $67.50 until registration ends
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Start at the stroke of midnight under fireworks, with a sparkling-cider toast at the halfway mark and a glow-in-the-dark bib.
New York (Central Park – Naumburg Bandshell, Terrace Drive near West 72nd St), NY
Price rises Dec 1
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Pick a white shirt if you're single and ready to mingle or red if you're taken, then chase Cupid around Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell.
Brooklyn (Veterans Memorial Pier, Shore Rd & Bay Ridge Ave), NY
5K / 10K / Half Marathon
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Come to paddy, not just party: boardwalk miles under the Verrazzano Bridge with a St. Patrick's tee, finisher medal and post-race treats.
Price
Not yet posted — 2027 registration not open as of Oct 14, 2026
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Hop the scenic trails of Bethpage State Park at the annual Bunny Trail 5K — bunny ears optional, Easter-weekend energy guaranteed.
Price
Not yet posted — 2027 registration not open as of Oct 14, 2026
Brooklyn (Prospect Park, Grecian Shelter/Peristyle), NY
Half Marathon / 5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Neon, big hair and a cassette-tape tee: Prospect Park goes full 80's on July 4th weekend, with a finisher medal that's totally rad.
Price
Not yet posted — registration not yet open as of Oct 14, 2026
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A party, then a mile-ish run in your underwear in mid-February, then a dance party — all to raise money for the Children's Tumor Foundation (21+). Exact date on the official site.