Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon (July)
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location New York, New York
- Price $31.74 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the vibrant borough of Queens, New York! Kick off your morning at 7 AM with a scenic, flat, and fast 5K loop around the historic Flushing Meadows Corona Park, where you’ll pass iconic landmarks like the World’s Fair Unisphere and the Queens Zoo. Whether you’re aiming for the 5K distance, which consists of one loop, or the challenge of the Half-Marathon, which includes one 5K loop followed by three additional 5.37K loops, this event promises a thrilling experience for runners of all levels.
Participants can enjoy a range of amenities including free parking, bag check, aid stations at every mile, and custom tech shirts and medals for all finishers. Plus, don’t miss out on the delicious freshly made fruit smoothies waiting for you at the finish line! Registration is open now, with pricing options available up to July 10, so grab your spot today and join us for a memorable day of running and community spirit!
Participants can enjoy a range of amenities including free parking, bag check, aid stations at every mile, and custom tech shirts and medals for all finishers. Plus, don’t miss out on the delicious freshly made fruit smoothies waiting for you at the finish line! Registration is open now, with pricing options available up to July 10, so grab your spot today and join us for a memorable day of running and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us on Saturday, July 12, 2025, 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, custom tech shirt, custom medals for all finishers, and freshly made fruit smoothies!
REGISTRATION & FEES
Want to race this one for FREE? After registering, use our Referral Rewards Program to earn your registration back!
THROUGH JUNE 14: $29 5K, $45 Half-Marathon
THROUGH JULY 2: $33 5K, $53 Half-Marathon
THROUGH JULY 10, NOON: $37 5K, $60 Half-Marathon
No race-day registration. 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 ($6.95), to avoid the lines on race day and have your race shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available for US addresses only, through July 2. All packets will ship out on July 5.
For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 6:00-6:45AM.
RACE SHIRTS
*Custom race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by June 28. We'll do our best to provide shirts for those who register after that date, but no guarantees!
AWARDS
Mens and Womens awards categories, for both 5K and Half-Marathon:
Under 50: Top 3
50-59: Top 2
60 & 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 12, 2025, 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, custom tech shirt, custom medals for all finishers, and freshly made fruit smoothies!
REGISTRATION & FEES
Want to race this one for FREE? After registering, use our Referral Rewards Program to earn your registration back!
THROUGH JUNE 14: $29 5K, $45 Half-Marathon
THROUGH JULY 2: $33 5K, $53 Half-Marathon
THROUGH JULY 10, NOON: $37 5K, $60 Half-Marathon
No race-day registration. 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 ($6.95), to avoid the lines on race day and have your race shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available for US addresses only, through July 2. All packets will ship out on July 5.
For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 6:00-6:45AM.
RACE SHIRTS
*Custom race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by June 28. We'll do our best to provide shirts for those who register after that date, but no guarantees!
AWARDS
Mens and Womens awards categories, for both 5K and Half-Marathon:
Under 50: Top 3
50-59: Top 2
60 & 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.
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