Queens NYC Half, 10k, 5k 2026
Queens NYC Half offers a fast, diverse course through Flushing Meadows Park.
Race Date
Aug 2, 2026
Location
Corona, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Location
- Corona, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Queens NYC Half invites runners to experience the vibrant diversity of Queens, NYC, starting and finishing within Flushing Meadows Park. This course is designed for speed, featuring a relatively flat and fast profile with only minor inclines when crossing overpasses.
The park setting offers unique views, including a pass by the iconic Unisphere. While the course has a few small uphill sections, the beautiful scenery provides a welcome distraction. With its focus on a quick, certified path, the Queens NYC Half is an excellent opportunity for runners aiming for personal bests.
CityTri, the organizer, hosts these events with professional timing and results, fostering a sense of community. The race is complemented by 10K and 5K distances, making it accessible for a wide range of participants.
Race-provided description
Queens is all about diversity. It’s NYC’s second most populous borough with 2.3 M people living in a community with the highest rate of racial and ethnic variety of all populous counties in the nation. So, there is no better way to start and finish a race in Queens, NYC than through Flushing Meadows Park. You’ll run past the Unisphere on a relatively lat and fast course with two small uphill sections when you cross an overpass. The views from the overpass are so beautiful that you’ll hardly notice.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Start Time
11:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Flushing Meadow Corona Park Unisphere, Corona, NY, 11368
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
67°
Afternoon (High)
85°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Race Photos
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the Queens NYC Half, 10k, 5k 2026?
The Queens NYC Half, 10k, 5k 2026 is held on Sunday, August 2, 2026, starting at 11:30 AM.
Where does the Queens NYC Half, 10k, 5k 2026 take place?
It takes place in Corona, New York.
What distances does the Queens NYC Half, 10k, 5k 2026 offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K.
Is the Queens NYC Half, 10k, 5k 2026 course flat and good for a PR?
The Queens NYC Half, 10k, 5k 2026 is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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