The 2026 New Balance 5th Ave Mile will take place on race day, Sunday, September 13, and you can watch live streaming and television coverage of the event on several different platforms for free. Below you will find how to watch the event live, as well as how you can follow real-time updates and results.
Viewers who are unable to attend the race can check out live coverage in three ways — with the live broadcast starting at 12:00 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the 2026 New Balance 5th Ave Mile on WABC-TV Channel 7 for free, as well as on the ESPN+ streaming platform, though this service is on a subscription platform and requires you to have a paid account. Additionally, you can follow radio coverage via iHeartRadio on 710 WOR AM and 104.3HD2 in New York.
- WABC-TV Channel 7 in the New York Tri-State area (12:00-1:00 p.m. ET)
- ESPN+ streaming nationwide (coverage begins at 12:00 p.m. ET)
- iHeartRadio will provide a live race-day broadcast on 710 WOR AM and 104.3HD2 in New York from 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET and is also available via the iHeartRadio app.
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The Women’s NYRR Road Mile Championship race will take place at 12:00 p.m., with the men’s race starting at 12:15 p.m. The Professional women will toe the starting line at 12:30 p.m., while the professional men’s race starts at 12:45 p.m. After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.
A live feed of the 2026 New Balance 5th Avenue Mile finish line as well as live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR App during the event.
NYRR Road Mile Championships and Professional race schedule and start times.
- 12:00 p.m. – Women’s NYRR Road Mile Championship
- 12:15 p.m. – Men’s NYRR Road Mile Championship
- 12:30 p.m. – Professional Women
- 12:45 p.m. – Professional Men
