The Annual Emerald Nuts Midnight Run is ready to kick off again this year at Midnight New Year’s Eve. It should be another memorable party, even if the weather promises to be seasonally challenging.
New Year's Eve Run
Emerald Nuts Midnight Run – Thursday, December 31 / DJ Music and Dancing • 10:00 p.m. / Costume Parade and Contest • 11:00 p.m. / Fireworks and 4M Race • Midnight / Central Park, New York / C, $ [Key]
Update: Register in-person for the Emerald Nuts Midnight Run during number pickup at NYRR. See below for hours (including until 10:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve).
Kick off the New Year with a spectacular fireworks and laser light show at the Emerald Nuts Midnight Run. Join the fun and celebrate with a costume parade, dancing, and much more.
Party Location - Dancing and the costume contest will be held at the Central Park Bandshell, just south of the 72nd Street Transverse in Central Park, New York. The closest entrance is at Fifth Avenue and 72nd Street.
Details to come. Start on the 72nd Street Transverse heading east. Turn left (north) on East Drive. Continue north to the 102nd Street Transverse. Turn left (west) onto the 102nd St Transverse and turn left (south) onto West Drive. Continue south on West Drive to the 72nd Street Transverse. Turn left (east) onto the 72nd Street Transverse to the finish line near the entrance to Cherry Hill.
All participants will receive a long-sleeve shirt plus a special souvenir. Size satisfaction is subject to availability.
Number Pick-up/Registration
If checking in on race day, be sure to allow yourself enough time to get from NYRR to the festivities (approximately a mile away). There is no registration or number pickup in Central Park.
Note: Bathrooms, bag storage, and changing facilities will not be available at the NYRR building after 8:00 p.m. on race day. This run is a fun run and results will not be posted online.