Training for a 5K this Thanksgiving!

Hi everyone I am new to MFP and I am excited to be here and have seen some success! I do best when I set goals, so I have decided to run a 5K this Thanksgiving. Just wondering if anyone else that is new to running is interested in joining me on my journey? Also I am going on vacation this weekend to NYC so if anyone has any tips or words of encouragement that would be great! This will be my first attempt of dieting while on vacation!!