Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon (July)
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location New York, New York
- Price $40.90 - $66.65
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon on Saturday, July 11, 2026! Set in the picturesque Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York, this event kicks off at 7 AM and promises a fun-filled atmosphere for runners of all abilities. Participants can choose between the fast and flat 5K loop or take on the challenge of the Half-Marathon, which consists of one 5K loop followed by three additional 5.37K loops.
Enjoy fantastic amenities including free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, and complimentary race hats for all runners. After crossing the finish line, indulge in delicious, freshly made fruit smoothies to refuel. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn your registration fee back by referring friends and family! With awards for various age categories and a friendly, community-driven atmosphere, the Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon is an event you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fitness, fun, and camaraderie!
Enjoy fantastic amenities including free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, and complimentary race hats for all runners. After crossing the finish line, indulge in delicious, freshly made fruit smoothies to refuel. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn your registration fee back by referring friends and family! With awards for various age categories and a friendly, community-driven atmosphere, the Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon is an event you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fitness, fun, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7AM for the Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon, featuring a scenic, flat and fast 5K loop around historic Flushing Meadows Corona Park!
5K = one loop, Half-Marathon = one 5K loop + three 5.37K loops.
AMENITIES:
Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, race hats for all participants, custom medals for all finishers, and freshly made fruit smoothies!
REGISTRATION & FEES
WANT TO RACE THIS ONE FOR FREE? It's easy - register here on RunSignup, then refer friends and family to earn your registration back! How it works >> [https://runsignup.com/Race/SriChinmoy5KHalfMarathoninFlushingMeadows/Page-1]
All prices now include processing fees:
THROUGH JUNE 14: $30.60 5K, $51.20 Half-Marathon
THROUGH JULY 2: $35.75 5K, $59.45 Half-Marathon
THROUGH JULY 10, 5PM: $40.90 5K, $66.65 Half-Marathon
RACE-DAY, 6-6:45AM: $50 5K, $75 Half-Marathon, CASH ONLY
Entries cannot be transferred to another person.
THE COURSE
A scenic, mostly flat, accurately measured USATF certified loop starting at the north end of Meadow Lake, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere, Fountain of the Planets, Queens Zoo, New York State Pavilion and Queens Museum of Art. 5K = one loop, Half-Marathon = one 5K loop + three 5.37K loops.
USATF certified course NY16032JG (5K), NY18033JG (Half-Marathon)
RACE PACKETS
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your race giveaway and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available for US addresses only, through July 1. All packets will ship out on July 3.
For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 6:00-6:45AM.
RACE HATS
The giveaway for this race is a Sri Chinmoy Races vented running cap!
AWARDS
Mens and Womens awards categories, for both 5K and Half-Marathon:
Under 50: Top 3
50-59: Top 2
60-69: First Place
70 & over: First Place
AWARDS CEREMONIES:
5K: 7:50 a.m.
Half-Marathon: 9:15 a.m.
FRUIT SMOOTHIES
We'll have freshly made fruit smoothies for all runners after finishing!
TIME LIMITS
5K: 1 Hour
Half-Marathon: 3 hrs, 15 min.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
5K: Open to ages 13 & up
Half-Marathon: Open to ages 16 & up
RACE RESULTS
Will be posted on our race website within 24 hours.
ABOUT US:
From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Teams inauguration in 1977 by its founder and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy.
Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,700 races a year in 27 countries across 4 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the worlds longest certified road race the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race (yes, 3,100 miles, its not a typo). We love running and putting on races we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors.
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
We live in uncertain times. If we are forced to cancel this event owing to circumstances beyond our control, including, but not limited to:
New or modified COVID-19 regulations/restrictions imposed by park officials or city or state governments;
Unsafe conditions in the park, such as excessive snow or ice on the roadways, or other severe weather related conditions;
the event will be converted to a virtual one. Registered participants will still receive race giveaways and finisher medals in the mail upon completion of the virtual race, and trophies will be mailed to winners as per the awards breakdown above.
Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7AM for the Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon, featuring a scenic, flat and fast 5K loop around historic Flushing Meadows Corona Park!
5K = one loop, Half-Marathon = one 5K loop + three 5.37K loops.
AMENITIES:
Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, race hats for all participants, custom medals for all finishers, and freshly made fruit smoothies!
REGISTRATION & FEES
WANT TO RACE THIS ONE FOR FREE? It's easy - register here on RunSignup, then refer friends and family to earn your registration back! How it works >> [https://runsignup.com/Race/SriChinmoy5KHalfMarathoninFlushingMeadows/Page-1]
All prices now include processing fees:
THROUGH JUNE 14: $30.60 5K, $51.20 Half-Marathon
THROUGH JULY 2: $35.75 5K, $59.45 Half-Marathon
THROUGH JULY 10, 5PM: $40.90 5K, $66.65 Half-Marathon
RACE-DAY, 6-6:45AM: $50 5K, $75 Half-Marathon, CASH ONLY
Entries cannot be transferred to another person.
THE COURSE
A scenic, mostly flat, accurately measured USATF certified loop starting at the north end of Meadow Lake, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere, Fountain of the Planets, Queens Zoo, New York State Pavilion and Queens Museum of Art. 5K = one loop, Half-Marathon = one 5K loop + three 5.37K loops.
USATF certified course NY16032JG (5K), NY18033JG (Half-Marathon)
RACE PACKETS
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your race giveaway and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available for US addresses only, through July 1. All packets will ship out on July 3.
For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 6:00-6:45AM.
RACE HATS
The giveaway for this race is a Sri Chinmoy Races vented running cap!
AWARDS
Mens and Womens awards categories, for both 5K and Half-Marathon:
Under 50: Top 3
50-59: Top 2
60-69: First Place
70 & over: First Place
AWARDS CEREMONIES:
5K: 7:50 a.m.
Half-Marathon: 9:15 a.m.
FRUIT SMOOTHIES
We'll have freshly made fruit smoothies for all runners after finishing!
TIME LIMITS
5K: 1 Hour
Half-Marathon: 3 hrs, 15 min.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
5K: Open to ages 13 & up
Half-Marathon: Open to ages 16 & up
RACE RESULTS
Will be posted on our race website within 24 hours.
ABOUT US:
From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Teams inauguration in 1977 by its founder and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy.
Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,700 races a year in 27 countries across 4 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the worlds longest certified road race the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race (yes, 3,100 miles, its not a typo). We love running and putting on races we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors.
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
We live in uncertain times. If we are forced to cancel this event owing to circumstances beyond our control, including, but not limited to:
New or modified COVID-19 regulations/restrictions imposed by park officials or city or state governments;
Unsafe conditions in the park, such as excessive snow or ice on the roadways, or other severe weather related conditions;
the event will be converted to a virtual one. Registered participants will still receive race giveaways and finisher medals in the mail upon completion of the virtual race, and trophies will be mailed to winners as per the awards breakdown above.
Races
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Half-Marathon
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$66.65
CLOSED -
5k
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$40.90
CLOSED
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