Abbott Dash to the Finish Line serves as 5k warm-up for 2026 TCS NYC Marathon
Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Bureau Chief · Garden City, NY
Maria Gomez has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Hempstead Herald and a contributor to Newsday. She graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for engaging with the diverse voices of Garden City. Maria believes that community journalism plays a crucial role in shaping local identity.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM · 1 min read
The 5k course starts outside the United Nations building and takes runners across Midtown Manhattan before ending in Central Park on the Upper West Side.