Runners started this race at the United Nations at 8:45 a.m. and will end in Central Park at the marathon finish line.
While enjoying the exercise, runners will travel past Grand Central Terminal and Radio City Music Hall.
The race was open to both runners of the marathon tomorrow, and non-marathoners.
Sam Ryan of Eyewitness News is among the runners of the 5k!
ALSO READ | Threat to NJ synagogues 'mitigated' as FBI identifies 'source of threat'
Threat to snyagogues in NJ has been mitigated
----------
* Get Eyewitness News Delivered
* More New York City news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
* Follow us on YouTube