Season of Light Virtual Race Supported by Cigna

This is the season to be active! Capture the spirit of joy and good cheer with the Rising New York Road Runners Season of Light Virtual Race Supported by Cigna. Run or walk 1 mile, 1.5 miles, or 5K (3.1 miles) anywhere and anytime between December 1 and December 20. Finish the year Strong!

Choose a course outdoors or indoors—even on a treadmill! And, there's no need to track the time - just get out there and have fun! For a fun warm up, check out our Full Body Warm Up from Olympic medalist and Rising New York Road Runners Ambassador & Special Advisor Jenny Simpson, which is part of the Coast to Coast Virtual Challenge.

Kids can wear their bib proudly, and once they have completed the virtual race, they can print an official Rising New York Road Runners finisher certificate!

Printable Bib
Finisher Certificate

No printer? No worries! Have your kids create their own, and for some extra inspiration, check out our video on how to build your own race kit! Post your kids' creations on the Rising New York Road Runners Facebook Group, and stay up to date with the latest news and events from Rising New York Road Runners on our Facebook Page.

Check out how many kids finished the Rising New York Road Runners Run for Thanks Virtual Race!

Pledge to take part in this event by filling out the form below:

At this time, all runners should protect their health and safety and that of others by social distancing while running. Please stay up-to-date on the latest news and guidelines from the CDC, WHO, and your local and national authorities. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us at RisingNYRR@nyrr.org.

Share Your Experience

What is your reason to run? Who or what are you dedicating your race to? Share your thanks using the hashtag #RisingNYRR in your Tweets and Instagram, and tag @RisingNYRR on Facebook. Join the Rising New York Road Runners Facebook group to connect with runners from all over the world who are participating in the Virtual Rising New York Road Runners Run for Thanks.

Parents and Teachers: You Can Run a Virtual Race, Too!

More Fun Fitness Activities 

Take part in a virtual trip across the country with a different fitness activity for each of the 50 states, plus Washington, DC and Puerto Rico in the Rising New York Road Runners Coast to Coast Virtual Challenge.