RRB NYC FATHERS DAY HALF & 5K
Rockaway Beach hosts a Father's Day half marathon and 5K with a fast, out-and-back course.
Race Date
Jun 20, 2026
Location
ROCKAWAY BEACH, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Location
- ROCKAWAY BEACH, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,491
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The RRB NYC Father's Day Half Marathon and 5K transforms Rockaway Beach into a vibrant race day hub. This event, first run in 2014 and now in its 8th edition, draws runners for a Father's Day tradition. The half marathon is a USATF-certified, two-loop course that heads west from Beach 94th Street, with a turnaround at 124th Street, then east to 54th Street before returning to the start/finish area, repeating the loop. The 5K follows a similar out-and-back format along the boardwalk.
With a median field size of around 112 finishers and growing, the race offers a community-focused atmosphere. Runners can expect ample support with at least four water stops per half marathon loop, providing both water and Gatorade. The event includes a T-shirt and a finisher's medal, making it a solid choice for a Father's Day run by the sea.
Race-provided description
ROCKAWAY TRACK CLUB Presents FATHERS DAY HALF MARATHON 5K 6:30AM BIB TAG & T-SHIRT PICK UP 8:00AM RACE START 8:00am Half Marathon, 5k Start Line & finish are on 94th on Boardwalk. Both Start & finish are on 94th on Boardwalk. Half Marathon is 2 loops from Beach 94th west, U-turn on beach 124 St east to 54 street U-turn west and back to Beach 94th street and repeat. 5k is an out and back course. Start on Beach 94 street, go west to Beach124 street, U turn east back to finish on 94 street. USATF certified Half Marathon course USATF certified 5K course Public Parking in Lot on Beach 94th There are at least 4 water stops for each of the 2 loops for the half marathon INCLUDES Water and Gatorade will be available at ample locations. T-SHIRT/ MEDAL
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
BEACH 94TH STREET ON THE BOARDWALK, ROCKAWAY BEACH, NY, 11693
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick418 years running
~112 finishers a year
growing or steady
1% returning runners
2 timing sources · 6 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:19:16
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
64°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,491 finishers actually crossed the line across 8 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,491
Median time
2:06:36
Latest turnout
164
States
16
Turnout by year
2014–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the RRB NYC FATHERS DAY HALF & 5K?
The RRB NYC FATHERS DAY HALF & 5K is held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the RRB NYC FATHERS DAY HALF & 5K take place?
It takes place in ROCKAWAY BEACH, New York.
What distances does the RRB NYC FATHERS DAY HALF & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles.
Is the RRB NYC FATHERS DAY HALF & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The RRB NYC FATHERS DAY HALF & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the RRB NYC FATHERS DAY HALF & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,491 runners who have completed the RRB NYC FATHERS DAY HALF & 5K.
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