National champion Annie Rodenfels successfully defends her title and captures second consecutive win
2023 runner-up Ahmed Muhumed breaks the tape in men’s race
New York, November 2, 2024—Nonprofit New York Road Runners (NYRR) welcomed nearly 10,000 athletes from around the world for the annual Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K on Saturday in Central Park. The race was headlined by the USATF 5K Championships, with 2023 runner-up Ahmed Muhumed and 2023 champion Annie Rodenfels capturing this year’s titles.
Following in the footsteps of the professional runners, nearly 10,000 athletes, including top local athletes and many TCS New York City Marathon participants, joined in the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, one of 60 adult and youth races produced by local nonprofit New York Road Runners.
Ending in a sprint finish, Muhumed, who finished fourth and second in the 2022 and 2023 editions of the event respectively, pulled away in the final meters to finish in 13:38. It was his second USATF national title of 2024. The 2023 World Road Running Championships bronze medalist Sam Prakel was less than a second behind in 13:39, followed by Brian Barraza in third in 13:42.
Rodenfels successfully defended her title, winning the women’s race by five seconds in 15:20. She was joined on the podium by Emily Venters, who was second in 15:25, and Emma Grace Hurley, who was third in 15:31.
Top youth athletes from across the country also competed in the USATF National Youth 5K Championships.
Tyler Mogavero of Massachusetts and Zariel Macchia of New York finished as the top boy and girl, winning the youth national titles. This was Macchia’s second consecutive win at this event.
Abbott, the title sponsor of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, was the sponsor of the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K for the eighth time. Abbott, a global healthcare leader, helps people live more fully with life-changing technology and celebrate what’s possible with good health.
The Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K annually provides TCS New York City Marathon supporters, friends, and families the opportunity to join in on the thrill of marathon race week. The course began on Manhattan’s east side by the United Nations, then took runners
along 42nd Street past historic Grand Central Terminal and up Sixth Avenue past the world-famous Radio City Music Hall. It then passed through the rolling hills of Central Park before finishing at the iconic TCS New York City Marathon finish line.
About New York Road Runners (NYRR)
A New York City-based nonprofit, New York Road Runners’ vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running – serving nearly a half a million New Yorkers annually through its races, free community events, youth running initiatives, and school-based programs across the five boroughs. During its nearly 70 years, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization, producing more than 60 adult and youth races each year, including the TCS New York City Marathon. Held the first Sunday each November, the TCS New York City Marathon features more than 50,000 runners—from the world’s best professional athletes to a vast range of runners across experience levels, ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.
