Forest Park Runners Classic 4 Mile Road and Trail Race
- Date Sun 24th May 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Woodhaven, New York
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Forest Park Runners Classic 4 Mile Road and Trail Race on Sunday, May 24, 2026! This vibrant event will kick off at 10 AM in the picturesque Woodhaven, Queens, offering participants a unique blend of scenic road and trail running through the beautiful landscapes of Forest Park. With a capped limit of 500 entrants, the race promises a safe and enjoyable experience for all, so be sure to secure your spot early!
Participants will enjoy a well-organized event featuring custom-designed technical T-shirts and medals for all finishers. The 4-mile out-and-back course takes runners through the park's wooded horse trails, complete with split times at each mile and race timing by Start to Finish Corp. Don't miss the chance to participate in the exciting post-race raffle, where you must be present to win valuable prizes! With age-group trophies and cash awards for the top male and female finishers, there's plenty of motivation to lace up your running shoes. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants will enjoy a well-organized event featuring custom-designed technical T-shirts and medals for all finishers. The 4-mile out-and-back course takes runners through the park's wooded horse trails, complete with split times at each mile and race timing by Start to Finish Corp. Don't miss the chance to participate in the exciting post-race raffle, where you must be present to win valuable prizes! With age-group trophies and cash awards for the top male and female finishers, there's plenty of motivation to lace up your running shoes. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
The 2026 Forest Park Runners Classic 4 mile Road and Trail Run will take place on Sunday May 24th starting at 10 am.
Day of race bib pick up , Baggage check, and Late registration will all take place at Victory Field Track located at the corner of Woodhaven Blvd & Myrtle Avenue in Queens NY from 7:45 am till 9:45 am. Parking at the Forest Park Bandshell and street parking.
* Custom designed Technical T-shirts are guaranteed to all pre - registrants, and provided to day of race entrants as supplies last and guaranteed to all entrants.
* Custom designed medals to our four-mile finishers
* ENHANCEMENTS FOR 2025 WILL CONTINUE IN 2026:
* POST-RACE RAFFLE - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN ONE OF THE VALUABLE PRIZES.
* CAP OF 500 ENTRANTS: CONSIDERING THE GROWTH OF NUMBER OF ENTRANTS YEAR AFTER YEAR WE ARE VOLUNTARILY CAPPING THE RACE ENTRANTS. SAFETY AND A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT IS OUR GOAL ON A RACE COURSE WITH PORTIONS ON FOREST PARK'S WOODED HORSE TRAILS, SO WE ARE CAPPING THE RACE ENTRANTS AT 500 ENTRANTS FOR 2026.
* DON'T BE LEFT OUT, SIGN UP EARLY! HELP US HAVE THAT PROBLEM OF HAVING TO CAP THE RACE!
* THERE IS NOW A RUNNING CLUB/TEAM OPTION (OPTIONAL) DURING REGISTRATION - REP YOUR RUNNING CLUB/TEAM! PLUS WITH EIGHT (8) OR MORE SAME TEAM ENTRANTS YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A GROUP DISCOUNT. CONTACT [email protected] FOR GROUP DISCOUNT DETAILS.
The course is a 4 mile out and back loop through and around the beautiful trails and roads of Forest Park, starting and finishing on the Track at Victory field. Split times at each mile, Race timing by Start to Finish Corp using My laps chips and timing mats. Overhead clock at finish, race results posted on site and on Runsignup.com
Go to our www.ForestParkRunners.org website to get directions, race results, race photos and download an application.
Cash Awards and Overall/age group trophies:
* $100.00 cash plus jumbo trophy to the 1ST overall male and female winners.
* $75.00 cash plus jumbo trophy to the 2ND overall male and female.
* $50.00 cash plus jumbo trophy to the 3RD overall male and female.
* AGE-GROUP TROPHIES are awarded to the TOP 3 in each of the following M/F age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29,30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 and over.
* NO duplication of awards.
Post race refreshments : Bagels, apples, bananas, _Gatorade_, and Water_._ Water on the course.
Race registration 40.00USD until May 23, 6 PM.
Day of race registration. 50.00USD, 7:45am to 9:45am on the Forest Park track
ONLINE REGISTRATION goes from 40.00 to 50.00 (plus runsignup fees) at 6 PM on May 23. Online registration at 50.00USD (plus runsignup fees) closes day of race May 24 at 9:55AM.
Day of race bib pick up , Baggage check, and Late registration will all take place at Victory Field Track located at the corner of Woodhaven Blvd & Myrtle Avenue in Queens NY from 7:45 am till 9:45 am. Parking at the Forest Park Bandshell and street parking.
* Custom designed Technical T-shirts are guaranteed to all pre - registrants, and provided to day of race entrants as supplies last and guaranteed to all entrants.
* Custom designed medals to our four-mile finishers
* ENHANCEMENTS FOR 2025 WILL CONTINUE IN 2026:
* POST-RACE RAFFLE - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN ONE OF THE VALUABLE PRIZES.
* CAP OF 500 ENTRANTS: CONSIDERING THE GROWTH OF NUMBER OF ENTRANTS YEAR AFTER YEAR WE ARE VOLUNTARILY CAPPING THE RACE ENTRANTS. SAFETY AND A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT IS OUR GOAL ON A RACE COURSE WITH PORTIONS ON FOREST PARK'S WOODED HORSE TRAILS, SO WE ARE CAPPING THE RACE ENTRANTS AT 500 ENTRANTS FOR 2026.
* DON'T BE LEFT OUT, SIGN UP EARLY! HELP US HAVE THAT PROBLEM OF HAVING TO CAP THE RACE!
* THERE IS NOW A RUNNING CLUB/TEAM OPTION (OPTIONAL) DURING REGISTRATION - REP YOUR RUNNING CLUB/TEAM! PLUS WITH EIGHT (8) OR MORE SAME TEAM ENTRANTS YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A GROUP DISCOUNT. CONTACT [email protected] FOR GROUP DISCOUNT DETAILS.
The course is a 4 mile out and back loop through and around the beautiful trails and roads of Forest Park, starting and finishing on the Track at Victory field. Split times at each mile, Race timing by Start to Finish Corp using My laps chips and timing mats. Overhead clock at finish, race results posted on site and on Runsignup.com
Go to our www.ForestParkRunners.org website to get directions, race results, race photos and download an application.
Cash Awards and Overall/age group trophies:
* $100.00 cash plus jumbo trophy to the 1ST overall male and female winners.
* $75.00 cash plus jumbo trophy to the 2ND overall male and female.
* $50.00 cash plus jumbo trophy to the 3RD overall male and female.
* AGE-GROUP TROPHIES are awarded to the TOP 3 in each of the following M/F age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29,30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 and over.
* NO duplication of awards.
Post race refreshments : Bagels, apples, bananas, _Gatorade_, and Water_._ Water on the course.
Race registration 40.00USD until May 23, 6 PM.
Day of race registration. 50.00USD, 7:45am to 9:45am on the Forest Park track
ONLINE REGISTRATION goes from 40.00 to 50.00 (plus runsignup fees) at 6 PM on May 23. Online registration at 50.00USD (plus runsignup fees) closes day of race May 24 at 9:55AM.
Races
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4 Mile Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Tech Short-Sleeve T-Shirt
Sun 24th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Parking at : Forest Park Bandshell lot Local streets arrive early Public Transportation' Subway : J to Woodhaven Blvd go north on Woodhaven Blvd to park. Buses: Woodhaven Blvd Q11, Q21, Q52/Q53 SBS Myrtle Ave. Bus Q55 Jamaica Ave. Bus Q56
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Victory Field Track located at the corner of Woodhaven Blvd & Myrtle Avenue, Woodhaven, 11421, NY, United States
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