2026 UN Day Race — presented by UN Federal Credit Union
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. The race starts at 11 a.m. in Central Park, and check-in opens at 10:30 a.m. 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 Race will support 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 to welcome the PRunners once again, a group of ambassadors and senior UN staff united by their love of running.
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Any questions? Contact UNDayRace@gmail.com.
Register for the UN Day race here!
◼︎ Don't Miss Your Race Medal
Plus: the T-Shirt Deadline is Extended: October 16!
For the first time since 2022, race medals are returning to the UN Day Race! You asked us to bring them back, and we're thrilled to offer this year's medal celebrating Good Health and Well-Being. Registration is just $25, with a race medal included for in-person run, walk, and bike participants, while supplies last!
Last call for race T-shirts! Due to popular demand, the deadline to order your unique 2026 UN Day Race T-shirt has been extended to Friday, October 16. The design is exclusive to this year's race, so don't miss your chance to get one!
A few important details:
Medals are available to in-person run, walk, and bike participants, while supplies last
T-shirt-only purchases do not include a medal
T-shirts and medals will be distributed in person only; neither will be shipped
REGISTER TODAY and get moving for a great cause, as you celebrate UN Day with us on October 24!
◼︎ BECOME A SPONSOR | 2026 UN DAY RACE
We are welcoming corporate sponsors for the 2026 UN Day Race. Align your brand with UN Day, 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.
◼︎ 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
A special thanks to LogoTags for supplying this year's medals and t-shirts!
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