Sri Chinmoy 5K & Half-Marathon (July)
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location New York, New York
- Price $40.22 - $64.60
- 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 12, 2025! Set in the vibrant Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York, this event promises a scenic and fast course, perfect for both novice and seasoned runners. The 5K race features a single loop around the park, while the Half-Marathon consists of one 5K loop followed by three additional 5.37K loops. Runners can expect fantastic amenities including free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, and delicious freshly made fruit smoothies waiting for them at the finish line!
With registration fees starting as low as $29 for the 5K and $45 for the Half-Marathon if you register early, this is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying a supportive community atmosphere. Plus, participants can earn back their registration fee by referring friends and family. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn custom tech shirts and medals, along with the excitement of competition in various age categories. Join us bright and early at 7 AM for a day filled with fitness, fun, and friendship!
With registration fees starting as low as $29 for the 5K and $45 for the Half-Marathon if you register early, this is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying a supportive community atmosphere. Plus, participants can earn back their registration fee by referring friends and family. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn custom tech shirts and medals, along with the excitement of competition in various age categories. Join us bright and early at 7 AM for a day filled with fitness, fun, and friendship!
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? 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]
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
RACE-DAY, 6-6 $45 5K, $70 Half-Marathon, CASH ONLY NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION FOR THE HALF-MARATHON RELAY.
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
60-69: 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 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? 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]
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
RACE-DAY, 6-6 $45 5K, $70 Half-Marathon, CASH ONLY NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION FOR THE HALF-MARATHON RELAY.
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
60-69: 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
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Race Shirt (Guaranteed if Registered by June 28)
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$64.60
CLOSED -
5k
Incl. $3.22 Fee & Race Shirt (Guaranteed if Registered by June 28)
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$40.22
CLOSED
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