Sri Chinmoy 5K, Half-Marathon & Relay (May)
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location New York, New York
- Price $30.60 - $51.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at the Sri Chinmoy 5K, Half-Marathon & Relay on Saturday, May 9, 2026, starting at 8 AM in the beautiful Flushing Meadows Park, New York, Queens! This vibrant event features a scenic, flat, and fast USATF certified course that takes you past iconic landmarks such as the World's Fair Unisphere and the Queens Zoo. Whether you're aiming for the 5K, which consists of one loop, or the challenging Half-Marathon, which includes a combination of a 5K loop and three 5.37K loops, there’s a race distance to suit every runner.
In addition to the main races, a fun Kids Race will kick off at 7:45 AM for children under 13, giving them a taste of the excitement with their own race bib and finisher medal. Participants can enjoy amenities such as free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, and the much-loved post-race pancake breakfast! With race awards for various age categories and a friendly atmosphere, this event is perfect for runners of all levels. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of fitness, fun, and community in
In addition to the main races, a fun Kids Race will kick off at 7:45 AM for children under 13, giving them a taste of the excitement with their own race bib and finisher medal. Participants can enjoy amenities such as free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, and the much-loved post-race pancake breakfast! With race awards for various age categories and a friendly atmosphere, this event is perfect for runners of all levels. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of fitness, fun, and community in
Organiser's Description
Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8AM, for the Sri Chinmoy 5K, Half-Marathon & Relay [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/5KHalfMarathonandRelay] featuring a scenic, flat and fast loop through the historic landmarks and sights of Flushing Meadows Park. USATF certified course.
Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the NYC Parks Department.
AMENITIES:
Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, custom race shirt, custom finisher medals, free finisher photos, and our famous post-race pancake breakfast!
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 = 1 loop, Half-Marathon = 1x 5K loop + 3x 5.37K loop.
REGISTRATION AND 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/SriChinmoyHalfMarathonMay/Page-1]
Prices now INCLUDE all processing fees. What you see is what you'll pay:
THROUGH APRIL 11: $30.60 5K or Relay*, $51.20 Half-Marathon
THROUGH APRIL 29: $35.75 5K or Relay*, $59.45 Half-Marathon
THROUGH MAY 7, 12 NOON: $40.90 5K or Relay*, $66.65 Half-Marathon
No race-day registration. Entries are non-transferable.
*Per team member. To register for the Half-Marathon Relay, please follow instructions on our race page [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/5KHalfMarathonandRelay].
KIDS RACE
Fun for the little ones, too! There will be a Kids Race at 7:45 a.m., for children under 13. Each child will be issued a real race bib and receive a finisher medal and a small gift. The course distance will be 400 meters or less, and there may be two separate heats, depending on the number of children and their ages.
Registration fee is $3 if pre-reserving a spot online in advance (on our website [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/5KHalfMarathonandRelay]) or $5 if registering on race-day. In either case, you will need to pay the fee in cash on race-day, anytime from 7:15 a.m. onward.
Please note that children under 13 are not eligible to run the 5K or Half-Marathon.
RACE PACKETS
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available for US addresses only, through April 29. Option not available for Half-Marathon Relay. All packets will ship out on May 1
For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 7:00-7:45AM.
RACE SHIRTS
*Free race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by April 25
For participants registered after that date, any extra shirts will be available after the race, distributed on a first-come first-serve basis
Shirt sizes are Women's Fitted or Unisex: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and Unisex 2XL
AWARDS
Mens and Womens awards categories:
5K & HALF-MARATHON:
Under 50: Top 3
50-59: Top 2
60 & over: First Place
HALF-MARATHON RELAY:
First place each for top men's team, women's team, and mixed team
AWARDS CEREMONIES:
5K: 8:50 a.m.
Half-Marathon & Relay: 10:15 a.m.
POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
Hot pancakes are even more enjoyable when theyre earned, and were cooking them up fresh for everyone on race day!
TIME LIMITS
5K: 1 hour (20 minute/mile pace)
Half-Marathon: 3 hours 15 min (15 minute/mile pace)
AGE RESTRICTIONS
5K & Half-Marathon Relay: Open to ages 13 & up
Half-Marathon: Open to ages 16 & up
RESULTS
Results will be posted on our website [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/5KHalfMarathonandRelay] 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 [http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/sri_chinmoy].
Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,500 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 [http://3100.srichinmoyraces.org] (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. Read more >> [http://us.srichinmoyraces.org/marathon-team-history]
Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the NYC Parks Department.
AMENITIES:
Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, custom race shirt, custom finisher medals, free finisher photos, and our famous post-race pancake breakfast!
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 = 1 loop, Half-Marathon = 1x 5K loop + 3x 5.37K loop.
REGISTRATION AND 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/SriChinmoyHalfMarathonMay/Page-1]
Prices now INCLUDE all processing fees. What you see is what you'll pay:
THROUGH APRIL 11: $30.60 5K or Relay*, $51.20 Half-Marathon
THROUGH APRIL 29: $35.75 5K or Relay*, $59.45 Half-Marathon
THROUGH MAY 7, 12 NOON: $40.90 5K or Relay*, $66.65 Half-Marathon
No race-day registration. Entries are non-transferable.
*Per team member. To register for the Half-Marathon Relay, please follow instructions on our race page [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/5KHalfMarathonandRelay].
KIDS RACE
Fun for the little ones, too! There will be a Kids Race at 7:45 a.m., for children under 13. Each child will be issued a real race bib and receive a finisher medal and a small gift. The course distance will be 400 meters or less, and there may be two separate heats, depending on the number of children and their ages.
Registration fee is $3 if pre-reserving a spot online in advance (on our website [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/5KHalfMarathonandRelay]) or $5 if registering on race-day. In either case, you will need to pay the fee in cash on race-day, anytime from 7:15 a.m. onward.
Please note that children under 13 are not eligible to run the 5K or Half-Marathon.
RACE PACKETS
Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available for US addresses only, through April 29. Option not available for Half-Marathon Relay. All packets will ship out on May 1
For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 7:00-7:45AM.
RACE SHIRTS
*Free race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by April 25
For participants registered after that date, any extra shirts will be available after the race, distributed on a first-come first-serve basis
Shirt sizes are Women's Fitted or Unisex: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and Unisex 2XL
AWARDS
Mens and Womens awards categories:
5K & HALF-MARATHON:
Under 50: Top 3
50-59: Top 2
60 & over: First Place
HALF-MARATHON RELAY:
First place each for top men's team, women's team, and mixed team
AWARDS CEREMONIES:
5K: 8:50 a.m.
Half-Marathon & Relay: 10:15 a.m.
POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
Hot pancakes are even more enjoyable when theyre earned, and were cooking them up fresh for everyone on race day!
TIME LIMITS
5K: 1 hour (20 minute/mile pace)
Half-Marathon: 3 hours 15 min (15 minute/mile pace)
AGE RESTRICTIONS
5K & Half-Marathon Relay: Open to ages 13 & up
Half-Marathon: Open to ages 16 & up
RESULTS
Results will be posted on our website [https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/5KHalfMarathonandRelay] 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 [http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/sri_chinmoy].
Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,500 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 [http://3100.srichinmoyraces.org] (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. Read more >> [http://us.srichinmoyraces.org/marathon-team-history]
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