Here’s the least you need to know for the NYCRUNS Summer Loving 5K & 10K on Sunday, June 21 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens:
Getting There
Mass transit is the best way to get to the race. Check MTA.info for the latest service updates. Take either the subway (7 line) or Long Island Railroad (LIRR). Both stop at the Mets-Willets Point Station. From there, it’s just a short walk to the Festival Area. Keep in mind that other events are taking place in the park too, so please follow our directional signage and instructions from event staff. Parking options are limited. If you’re getting a ride to the race, use 31 Meridian Rd., Corona, as a drop-off point.
The Festival Area Opens at 6:00 AM
The Festival Area is located next to the Fountain of the Planets. This is the hub of pre-race activity where you’ll pick up your bib (if it wasn’t mailed to you) and shirt, check a bag, use the bathroom, and get any questions answered.
Pick Up Your Race Bib First, Then Get Your Shirt
If you haven’t received your bib in the mail, you’ll pick it up at the Bib Pick-Up Tent in the Festival Area, which closes at 7:30 AM for the 5K and 8:15 AM for the 10K.
Checking a Bag?
If you need to drop gear off until after the race, head over to the Bag Check Area. For security reasons, all items must be in a clear bag. NYCRUNS can provide an 18” x 24” clear bag if you don’t have one.
Be in Your Start Corral at Least 15 minutes Before Your Start
The Start Corrals are located a short walk from the Festival Area. For the 5K, please arrive in your corral no later than 7:45 AM. For the 10K, please arrive in your corral no later than 8:30 AM. Corrals are lined up by letter (AA – F). Your corral assignment will be noted on your bib and is determined by the pace you selected in the Profile section of your NYCRUNS Dashboard.
The Course
Both the 5K course and 10K course will take you on a picturesque tour around the park, passing by the iconic Unisphere and other landmarks before reaching the Finish Line at the Fountain of the Planets, next to the Festival Area. 5K runners will pass one water station between Mile 1 and Mile 2. 10K runners pass three (3) water stations; between Mile 1 and Mile 2, just after Mile 3, and between Mile 4 and Mile 5.
The Finish
We’ll be there at the Finish Area with refueling options including bottled Essentia water, Gatorade, a tasty apple, a refreshing ice pop, and a nice salty bag of pretzels.
Spectators
We love seeing your friends and family cheering you on at the Finish. Please remind your supporters to refrain from using confetti cannons to celebrate, as they’re extremely difficult to clean up.
Photos
You’ll receive an email a few days following the race with a link to your photo gallery where you can choose a photo to download for free. You can also search for your photos after the race on the MarathonFoto website.
Track Your Run
Real-time runner tracking and an interactive course map is available with the NYCRUNS Events App. Download the app now at the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Check Out Your Results
You’ll receive an email after the race as the preliminary results are posted. If you’re an overall or group award winner and/or if you qualified for the NYCRUNS Local Elite Athlete Program, you’ll receive an email within two weeks, once the results are official.
Share Your Run On Social
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