Celebrate summer in the city with a 5K run in Queens! Enjoy the beauty of Flushing Meadows Corona Park while running around the historic World's Fair sites. Once you reach the finish line and WIN YOUR RACE, you'll cool off with a well-earned ice cream (or ice pop) treat!
This USATF-certified course is a fun run around the park, passing the Unisphere twice before reaching the Finish Line.
Course Map (Tentative)
Due to the high number of turns in this course, we do not advise handcycle or wheelchair athlete participants register for this event. We’d suggest registering for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon or any of our 5K races in Prospect Park or Central Park.
NYCRUNS uses a pace-based corral system. Your start corral is indicated by the letter printed on your bib, AA-F. You should be in your start corral no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the race. Corrals are based on the pace indicated in the Profile section of your NYCRUNS Dashboard. You can update your pace at any time.
Bag Check (opens at 7:00 AM) - If you plan on checking your gear, you must use one single clear bag. If your bag isn't clear, NYCRUNS will provide you with a clear bag (18" x 24") when you check your gear. NYCRUNS reserves the right to search the contents in your bag at any time.
Restrooms (open at 7:00AM) - Portable restrooms will be available throughout the event.
Hydration - Water and electrolyte fluids will be available on the course along with cans of smartwater at the finish.
Post-Race Refreshments (ICE CREAM!) - Further hydration, a salty snack, and a cool, tasty ice cream (or non-dairy ice pop) treat will be available after you finish.
Swag (distribution begins at 7:00 AM) - The giveaway for this race will be a tech shirt. Shirts may be picked up on race day only. In order to cut down on waste, we try not to over order and shirt sizes are not guaranteed. If you have your heart set on a size, we recommend picking up your shirt before the race.
Photos - Free finish line photos will be available within a week of the race. You will receive an email from MarathonFoto several days after the race to claim your photos.
You can pick up your bib in the Festival Area on race day beginning at 7:00 AM. Bibs are only available for pick up on race morning.
You’ll need to show your unique QR code to pick up your bib (and shirt). Your QR code for this race will be emailed to you and is also located on your NYCRUNS Dashboard under Upcoming Races. The QR code can be added to your Apple Wallet. If a photo of your QR code works best, that’s fine too. You get the idea, when you pick up your bib (and shirt), have your QR code ready!
If you are an NYCRUNS Member, your bib will be mailed to you at no additional cost if you registered more than 30 days before the race. You can become an NYCRUNS member at checkout and receive this free bib mailing benefit.
If you are not an NYCRUNS Member, you can still have your bib mailed to you by adding this service at checkout for an additional $25.
Bibs can only be mailed to runners who register 30 days or more before the date of the event and can only be sent to a domestic mailing address (we cannot mail to an international address).
If you are having your bib mailed to you, will not receive your race shirt in the mail with your bib. You will need to pick up your shirt on race day.
Results will be emailed and the full results will be posted on our Results Page after the race. If you do not see your result online or receive an email with your finish time, please fill out this form.
Awards will be available to the top three male, female and non-binary runners overall (by gun time).
Age group awards will be available to the top three male, female, and non-binary runners in each of the following age groups (by net/chip time): 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.
Additional information about awards can be found in our help section here.
See chart below. NYCRUNS members receive a 30% discount on this race, race withdrawal rights, and other perks. You can become a member when you check out.
Race Credit (combined with the member discount) may be used to pay for up to 50% or $40 (whichever is greater) off the original race entry price.
Race day registration (if available) is online only.
| Date | Members | Non-Members |
| Through 4/16/25 | $31.50 | $45 |
| Through 6/12/25 | $35 | $50 |
| Through 7/2/25 | $34.50 | $55 |
| Until Online Registration Ends | $42 | $60 |
Mass transit is always the best way to get to NYCRUNS events. Take the 7 train or LIRR to the Mets-Willets Point Station. Please check MTA Trip Planner for detailed mass transit directions.
Parking is limited at all of our events. If you're getting a ride to the race, use the Queens Aquatic Center as a drop off point.
The standard no-refunds, no-transfers policy applies.
NYCRUNS members can withdraw for race credit. See details here.
Strollers and dogs are not allowed in NYCRUNS races.
You may be disqualified if earbuds or headphones hinder your awareness.
All NYCRUNS races have time limits. You must remain on pace to finish within the time limit to receive course support and an official finish time. If you fall behind pace and are directed off the course by a race marshal, please follow the instruction given for safety purposes.
Please familiarize yourself with our complete rules of competition.