Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K
- Date Sun 27th December 2026 - Sat 2nd January 2027
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Flushing, New York
- Price $48.70 - $75.20
- Races 6 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your holiday season with the inaugural Queens NYC Chiller Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K taking place from December 27th, 2026, to January 2nd, 2027, in the vibrant Flushing neighborhood of Queens! This exciting event on December 28th features a beautifully designed course known as "The Rocket," which meanders through the scenic Flushing Meadow Corona Park. Runners will enjoy stunning views of the iconic Unisphere and the Rocket Thrower installations as they race through tree-lined promenades.
Participants can choose from three thrilling race distances: the Half Marathon, which consists of four fast loops of 3.27 miles each; the 10K, where runners will complete two loops of 3.1 miles; and the 5K, a single loop of the same captivating course. With real-time chip timing, digital mapping, and live streaming, friends and family can cheer you on as you tackle this festive challenge. Plus, all participants will receive a high-quality technical shirt and a commemorative finisher medal. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to race in one of the world's most exciting cities! Join us for a memorable holiday running experience!
Participants can choose from three thrilling race distances: the Half Marathon, which consists of four fast loops of 3.27 miles each; the 10K, where runners will complete two loops of 3.1 miles; and the 5K, a single loop of the same captivating course. With real-time chip timing, digital mapping, and live streaming, friends and family can cheer you on as you tackle this festive challenge. Plus, all participants will receive a high-quality technical shirt and a commemorative finisher medal. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to race in one of the world's most exciting cities! Join us for a memorable holiday running experience!
Organiser's Description
LOCATION & INFORMATION
ABOUT
Join us on December 28th for these inaugural holiday season races, the QUEENS NYC CHILLER HALF MARATHON, 10K, AND 5K. The runner's designed course, named _THE ROCKET_, uses long tree lined promenades with vistas of the city, massive Unisphere and Rocket Thrower installations, and all that makes Flushing Meadow Corona Park the heart of this amazing community. The course for Half Marathon athletes is a fast 3.27 mile loop that they complete 4 times. 10K athletes run most of the same course with a short cut off so that they complete 3.1 miles for each loop, thus completing 2 loops to finish. 5K athletes run this same course once. Each loop is chip timed real time, with digital mapping, and live streaming. It's a wonderful way to keep up with your racing in the most incredible city in the world. Join us!
RACE DETAILS
Packet Pick-Up:
BIB Pick Up is on race day only! 30 - 60 min. before your start time. Look for an email from the Race Director on the week of the event that includes the official start time. The start time will be determined on the week of the event and is based on the weather forecast.
Amenities
Free pictures and video available on results page. LIVE timing.
High-quality technical shirt.
Commemorative Finisher Medal.
Huge medal awards.
Baggage check-in and toilets will be provided.
Water stations every 1.5 miles: gels, sports drink.
Your friends can watch your progress and you can get all the info that you need by using RaceMap on our live page.
Portable toilets are located at the start. There will also be portable and public toilets located on the course. You can access these prior to, during and after the event.
TIMING
RESULTS and SPLITS PER LOOP are posted LIVE on our results page that links to raceresult. We use the latest German engineered technologies and equipment specifically designed to score and track your run. We place timing devices at the U-turns of our course to assure that all runners complete the course. In addition, you must start in the correct wave within the first 1-2 minutes of the start of your wave/category to be included in the awards ceremony. Late arrivals will be timed and included in the results if your finish time does NOT affect the awards ceremony. If you arrive late you still need to inform the timer before you start. You MUST wear your BIB on your front torso to assure that you get timed. You will get timing splits each time that you run past the START and at two additional locations. Your time will be posted online at the following RESULTS PAGE. You can share this with your fans so that they see your splits as they happen.
ABOUT
Join us on December 28th for these inaugural holiday season races, the QUEENS NYC CHILLER HALF MARATHON, 10K, AND 5K. The runner's designed course, named _THE ROCKET_, uses long tree lined promenades with vistas of the city, massive Unisphere and Rocket Thrower installations, and all that makes Flushing Meadow Corona Park the heart of this amazing community. The course for Half Marathon athletes is a fast 3.27 mile loop that they complete 4 times. 10K athletes run most of the same course with a short cut off so that they complete 3.1 miles for each loop, thus completing 2 loops to finish. 5K athletes run this same course once. Each loop is chip timed real time, with digital mapping, and live streaming. It's a wonderful way to keep up with your racing in the most incredible city in the world. Join us!
RACE DETAILS
Packet Pick-Up:
BIB Pick Up is on race day only! 30 - 60 min. before your start time. Look for an email from the Race Director on the week of the event that includes the official start time. The start time will be determined on the week of the event and is based on the weather forecast.
Amenities
Free pictures and video available on results page. LIVE timing.
High-quality technical shirt.
Commemorative Finisher Medal.
Huge medal awards.
Baggage check-in and toilets will be provided.
Water stations every 1.5 miles: gels, sports drink.
Your friends can watch your progress and you can get all the info that you need by using RaceMap on our live page.
Portable toilets are located at the start. There will also be portable and public toilets located on the course. You can access these prior to, during and after the event.
TIMING
RESULTS and SPLITS PER LOOP are posted LIVE on our results page that links to raceresult. We use the latest German engineered technologies and equipment specifically designed to score and track your run. We place timing devices at the U-turns of our course to assure that all runners complete the course. In addition, you must start in the correct wave within the first 1-2 minutes of the start of your wave/category to be included in the awards ceremony. Late arrivals will be timed and included in the results if your finish time does NOT affect the awards ceremony. If you arrive late you still need to inform the timer before you start. You MUST wear your BIB on your front torso to assure that you get timed. You will get timing splits each time that you run past the START and at two additional locations. Your time will be posted online at the following RESULTS PAGE. You can share this with your fans so that they see your splits as they happen.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th December 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$75.20
includes: Race Bib chequered flag Technical Tee t-shirt Finisher Medal 1st place medal Age Group Awardstrophy Finisher Pix and Personalized Video camera Live Trackinground pushpin -
10K Race
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th December 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$54.00
includes: Race Bib chequered flag Technical Tee t-shirt Finisher Medal 1st place medal Age Group Awardstrophy Finisher Pix and Personalized Video camera Live Trackinground pushpin -
5k Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th December 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$48.70
includes: Race Bib chequered flag Technical Tee t-shirt Finisher Medal 1st place medal Age Group Awardstrophy Finisher Pix and Personalized Video camera Live Trackinground pushpin -
Virtual Half
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.00
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Virtual 10K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.00
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.00
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Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K
