The NYCRUNS Summer Loving 5k & 10k races are among the most festive and scenic races on the New York City running calendar. Held in Flushing Meadows Corona Park – one of NYC's largest outdoor public spaces – the race celebrates the arrival of summer while taking runners past historic landmarks from the 1964 World's Fair, with views of Citi Field and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The USATF-certified courses wind past the iconic Unisphere before finishing near the park's legendary Fountain of the Planets – a finish line that feels genuinely triumphant. What makes these races so special is the energy: this is a race that leans into the joy of the season, drawing runners who are there to soak up the summer vibe just as much as they are to chase a time. After crossing the finish line, runners are treated to a post-race festival with bagels and refreshments, giving the event the relaxed, celebratory feel that NYCRUNS is known for. Whether you're toeing the line for your first 5K or using the 10K as a solid summer fitness test, it's a race that makes you fall in love with running in New York City all over again.