Wednesday December 31st, 2025
Manhattan, NY
Distance: 4 miles
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Kick off the New Year at the Midnight Run! Join the fun and celebrate with music and dancing (starting at 10:00 p.m.) as 2019 comes to a close. With a countdown to midnight beginning at 11:59 p.m., the four-mile run will begin on the stroke of midnight, as will a spectacular fireworks display to light up the night and the start of 2020.
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displays approximate race location · New York NY 10024
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 19:51 | Jaouad El jazouli | 41 | Paterson, NJ |
| 2nd Male | 19:51 | Issame El jazouli | 29 | Paterson, NJ |
| 3rd Male | 21:01 | Phillip Duncan | 29 | New York, NY |
| 4th Male | 21:06 | Ian Tibbals | 25 | Rye, NY |
| Female | 22:17 | Alosha Southern | 30 | Brooklyn, NY |
| 2nd Female | 23:12 | Morgan Eigel | 20 | Bedford, NY |
| 3rd Female | 23:44 | Marta Páscoa | 25 | Lake Charles, LA |
| 4th Female | 23:51 | Sydney Leitner | 21 | orktown Hts, NY |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 19:51 | Jaouad El jazouli | 41 | Paterson, NJ |
| M 50-59 | 27:49 | Jason Sim | 53 | North Baldwin, NY |
| M 60-69 | 28:30 | Prelja Sinistaj | 63 | Kew Gardens, NY |
| M 70+ | 32:08 | Bradford Goz | 71 | New York, NY |
| F 40-49 | 25:25 | Kristina Gracey | 43 | Rutland, MA |
| F 50-59 | 28:34 | Chiara Moroni | 51 | Milan, Lombardy | NY |
| F 60-69 | 27:37 | Suzanne La Burt | 62 | Greenwood Lk, NY |
| F 70+ | 37:15 | Sharon Vos | 71 | Denver, CO |
Neither rain nor wind could keep runners from starting 2019 on the move, as a crowd of more than 3,700 gathered in Central Park for the NYRR Midnight Run. The four-miler began at the stroke of midnight, sending runners into the new year with a 15-minute fireworks display at the start and a sparkling cider toast at the halfway mark.
Before midnight struck, runners could get into the spirit with a pre-race party on Rumsey Playfield. With a live DJ, stilt walkers, on-stage performances, and more, runners could get into the groove for their warm-up before heading into their corrals.
First to finish four miles in the new year was Luis Porto of Central Park Track Club – New Balance, completing the loop in 21:07. Breaking the tape on the women's side was Lindsay Crevoiserat of Glastonbury, CT in 23:27.
The course is the four-mile Central Park "inner loop." Check back soon for a course map.
Mile 1:Start on the 72nd Street Transverse near Bethesda Terrace and head east. Turn left (north) at East Drive and run north, ascending Cat Hill.
Mile 2:Continue north and and pass Engineers' Gate (East 90th Street). Turn left onto the 102nd Street Transverse.
Mile 3:Turn left onto West Drive and run south through a series of three rolling hills as you pass the Reservoir on your left.
Mile 4:Enjoy a downhill, then a flat section. Turn left onto the 72nd Street Transverse and finish just west of Bethesda Terrace.
