2026 UN Day Race
Run, bike, or walk with us, as we celebrate the 81st anniversary of the United Nations (October 24th is UN Day), and recognize its tireless efforts to create a world in which everyone thrives in peace, dignity, and equality on a healthy planet.
This year's theme is Good Health and Well-Being, UN Sustainable Development Goal 3. Every step you take is a step toward a healthier world. Join us in Central Park or from wherever you are on the planet to move for a cause that belongs to all of us.
The event is both virtual and in-person, which means you may complete your run virtually anytime before October 24th, anywhere in the world — or you can meet in person on October 24th at 11AM. Meetup Location: the Central Park meetup is located at the park entrance at the corner of E. 60th Street and 5th Avenue. You can either run, walk, or bike, and choose between two distances: 5K and 10K.
Proceeds Support UNA-NYC Programs
All proceeds from the 2026 UN Day Run will go toward Summer Scholars and Worldview, two flagship UNA-NYC programs that educate and inspire the next generation of global citizens. Please visit www.unanyc.org for more information about UNA-NYC and the many events we host each year.
The PRunners
We are proud that the PRunners, a group of ambassadors and senior UN staff united by their love of running, will once again join our run.
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Any questions? Contact UNDayRace@gmail.com.
Register for the UN Day race here!
◼︎ UN DAY RACE T-SHIRT
You have the option to purchase a unique UN Day Race Shirt during registration. This will be the only option to get this one-of-a-kind shirt, so don't forget to select your size when registering! And registration before October 3 is best for getting your shirt on time.
Note: shirts are only available for in-person participants and will not be shipped.
◼︎ BECOME A SPONSOR | 2026 UN DAY RACE
We are welcoming corporate sponsors for the 2026 UN Day Race. Align your brand with the United Nations, the Sustainable Development Goals, and a growing community of runners and global citizens in Central Park. Proceeds support two UNA-NYC programs: the Summer Scholars fellowship, which sends graduate students to work with UN agencies abroad, and the Worldview Institute, a professional seminar series on global affairs now in its second decade.
◼︎ Prefer to contribute product instead of cash? We welcome in-kind partners, hydration, gear, or race-day items, for runner swag bags.
◼︎ Sponsorship this year is being confirmed on a rolling basis ahead of race day. To discuss a level or ask a question, contact the Race Director Sheryl Alemany at UNDayRace@gmail.com or Ann Nicol, Executive Director, United Nations Association of New York: info@unanyc.org
* Sponsors to be announced as confirmed *
| Level | Gift | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Presenting Sponsor(1 available) | $7,500 | Exclusive naming in the race title itself ("2026 UN Day Race, presented by..."), top placement on the registration page and every confirmation email, exclusive recognition in event communications, ten complimentary entries, verbal recognition at the in-person race in Central Park. |
| Program Sponsor(up to 3) | $3,500 | Logo on the registration page and the website, five complimentary entries, mention in event communications. |
| Community Sponsor | $1,500 | Name on the website and registration page, two complimentary entries. |
Please visit the 2026 UN Day Race SPONSOR REGISTRATION FORM for complete information
