The Queens NYC Half, 10k, and 5k

Sunday, August 3, 2025 Past event

7:30 AM EDT

Forest Hills, New York

$48.70–$80.50 · 3 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Join the excitement at The Queens NYC Half, 10K, and 5K on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, in the picturesque Forest Hills, Queens! This vibrant event invites runners of all levels to don their best running costumes and embark on a thrilling journey through Flushing Meadow Corona Park. The course is designed for optimal enjoyment, featuring a mostly flat and paved surface with stunning views of NYC landmarks, including the iconic Unisphere and serene lake.

Runners will tackle a 3.27-mile loop for the Half Marathon, completing it four times, while 10K participants will take on the loop four times as well, and 5K runners will enjoy two loops. With ample support along the route, including water, Gatorade, and power gels available approximately every mile, you'll stay energized and motivated. Don't miss out on the chance to be tracked live on RACEMAP, allowing friends and family to cheer you on from afar. Plus, all finishers will receive a beautiful medal, a technical t-shirt, race day photos, and a personalized event video. Whether it's your first race or another in a series, this event is a fantastic opportunity to embrace the joy of running in a beautiful setting.

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Races

Half Marathon

Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

Packet Pick Up on race day only! Arrive by 7:30 AM Your start time is 8:00 AM. (tentative*) Location: Ederle Promenade (located on the south side of the meadow lake bridge) LOCATION LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/1CnrpxY6q49V7uEe8 *START TIME determined on week of event. If temperatures are high the start time may be earlier or if there is a rain storm the time may be later. COURSE SUPPORT: Support stations located so that you can access approximately every mile with plenty of gels, Gatorade, and water. Course Changes: If the temperatures are high the half marathon may be changed to a 10 Miler and all participants will be give the option to down grade mid-race. In other words, if you decided to run the full distance but mid-race feel like you want to be scored for a shorter distance you can switch after completing that distance by informing the timer. Amenities: Technical T-shirt with full-color logo, die-cast finisher medal. Timing: Every loop is timed in real-time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race. Personalized and commemorative bib number Awards Overall Top three awards to male and female winners Age Group medals to top 3 male and female 14-19 to 70-74 PARKING Parking lots located within 1-5 minutes from Race Start. TRAIN EMR TRAINS - 67th Street Station (29 min walk)- DIRECTIONS LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/zTBX5inwkTjCHr3f9 LIRR & 7 TRAIN - MetsWillitsPoint Stop (21 min walk)- DIRECTIONS LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/ysCkUrrJsB1qntzJ9

7:30 AM EDT

$80.50

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10k Race

Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

Packet Pick Up on race day only! Arrive by 7:30 AM Your start time is 8:00 AM. *Tentative Location: Ederle Promenade (located on the south side of the meadow lake bridge) LOCATION LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/1CnrpxY6q49V7uEe8 *Start time may change due to weather. Time announced on week of the event. COURSE SUPPORT: Support stations located so that you can access approximately every mile with plenty of gels, Gatorade, and water. Amenities: Technical T-shirt with full-color logo, die-cast finisher medal. Timing: Every loop is timed in real-time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race. Personalized and commemorative bib number Awards Overall Top three awards to male and female winners Age Group medals to top 3 male and female 14-19 to 70-74 PARKING Parking lots located within 1-5 minutes from Race Start. TRAIN EMR TRAINS - 67th Street Station (29 min walk)- DIRECTIONS LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/zTBX5inwkTjCHr3f9 LIRR & 7 TRAIN - MetsWillitsPoint Stop (21 min walk)- DIRECTIONS LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/ysCkUrrJsB1qntzJ9

7:30 AM EDT

$64.60

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5k Race

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

Packet Pick Up on race day only! Arrive by 7:30 AM Your start time is 8:00 AM. *Tentative. Location: Ederle Promenade (located on the south side of the meadow lake bridge) LOCATION LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/1CnrpxY6q49V7uEe8 *Start time may change due to weather. Time announced on week of the event. COURSE SUPPORT: Support stations located so that you can access approximately every mile with plenty of gels, Gatorade, and water. Amenities: Technical T-shirt with full-color logo, die-cast finisher medal. Timing: Every loop is timed in real-time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race. Personalized and commemorative bib number Awards Overall Top three awards to male and female winners Age Group medals to top 3 male and female 14-19 to 70-74 PARKING Parking lots located within 1-5 minutes from Race Start. TRAIN EMR TRAINS - 67th Street Station (29 min walk)- DIRECTIONS LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/zTBX5inwkTjCHr3f9 LIRR & 7 TRAIN - MetsWillitsPoint Stop (21 min walk)- DIRECTIONS LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/ysCkUrrJsB1qntzJ9

7:30 AM EDT

$48.70

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Organiser's description

Get your running costume on and run with the ghosts!!! A chip-timed race through beautiful Flushing Meadow Corona Park on a mostly flat and paved surface with few turns and long straightaways that provide you with views of NYC, the Unisphere, giant athletic statues, and a lake over a 3.27 mile loop that the HALF MARATHON athletes will complete 4 times and a 1.55 mile loop that 10K athletes will complete 4 times and 5K athletes will complete twice....for maximum fan support!

Leave your valuables with the race team at the start. Flushing Meadow Corona Park is the heart of Queens, runners from all over the world come here for an experience that locals cherish. Be prepared to experience this place for your first time or umpteenth time with the challenge of our times. The race will include support on the course, water, Gatorade, and power gels, distributed at several points so that you can access these at approximately every mile. Multiple splits provided throughout to assure adherence to the course and provide you and your fans with real-time updates on your progress. Get tracked on RACEMAP so that you can rewatch your race and/or let your friends and family watch live online. Add, a beautiful finisher medal, technical t-shirt, race day pictures, finisher video, and a personalized event video. A great time to go the distance in a beautiful setting, perfect for your fall running regimen.