Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Corona, New York, United States
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About the Event
Run the "Rocket", a course that is expertly designed to take advantage of the best that this incredible, historic park has to offer. Run a HALF MARATHON, 10K, or 5 Kilometer race in Flushing Meadows, Queens, NYC. Bring it! These races are on a tree lined, well marked, and supported course.
The Half Marathon course consists of four loops. Every loop will be timed in real time! It’s a great way to build on your long run and enjoy an early spring day! The 10 K and 5 K races are on a 3.1 M loop. The 10 K athletes will have to run it 2 times and 5K will run it 1 time...so you'll have maximum fan support!
Event details and schedule:
RACE DAY BIB Pick Up is on race day only! 30 minutes before your start time.
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON - 9:30 AM
10K & 5K - 9:40 AM
LOCATION: Unisphere, Flushing Meadow Corona Park
COURSE SUPPORT: Support stations with plenty of water, electrolyte drinks, and gels will be available on the course. Volunteers will hand out while also maintaining a fully stocked table so that you can grab and go.
AMENITIES:
Technical T-Shirt with full color logo
Die-cast finishers medal.
Live chip timing and results
Live digital tracking
Livestream video of finish
Finisher video and pics
SCHEDULING: 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. Go to RACEMAP and your fans can watch your progress on a digital map.
AWARDS: Overall Top three awards to male and female winners receive large acrylic awards - commemorative and event specific banner for your pictures! Age Group medals to top 3 male and female in age groups of 10 years 14-19 to 60 & Better. And the BEST BAGELS on the PLANET with delicious cream cheese, peanut butter, or Nutella. JOIN US TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!