RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K
Rockaway Beach Firecracker Half Marathon offers a flat, fast course with ocean views.
Race Date
Jul 5, 2026
Location
Far Rockaway, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Location
- Far Rockaway, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 390
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Run Rockaway Beach NYC Firecracker Half Marathon & 5K takes place on July 5th weekend, offering a unique race experience along the boardwalk. Runners can expect a flat, fast course with stunning ocean views throughout the event.
The half marathon is a two-loop course starting and finishing on the 94th Street Boardwalk. The route heads west to Beach 124th Street, then east to 54th Street before looping back. The 5K follows a similar out-and-back format. With approximately 110 finishers on record, this event provides a more intimate race atmosphere, though recent field sizes have been smaller.
Participants receive a T-shirt, and snacks are available post-race. Ample water stops are provided, with at least four for each loop of the half marathon. Public parking is available at Beach 94th Street, making logistics straightforward for those driving to the event.
Race-provided description
WE ALSO OFFER DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION! Celebrate July 5th weekend with a Race Day at beautiful Rockaway Beach. 5K or Half Marathon. Saturday July 5th, 2026, check in at 6:30am, Race Start 8:00am The boardwalk venue is a perfect racecourse with no hills and amazing ocean views every mile. RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K Sunday July 5th 6:30am Pick up Bib Tag, T-Shirt and check in on Beach 94th. 8:00am Half Marathon and 5K Start. 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. Public Parking in Lot on Beach 94th There are at least 4 water stops for each of the 2 loops for the half marathon T-SHIRT/ MEDAL AND SNACKS
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
BEACH 94TH ST ON THE BOARDWALK, Far Rockaway, 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
3 years running
~110 finishers a year
shrinking
0% returning runners
2 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:08:57
typical high 82°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
69°
Afternoon (High)
82°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 390 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2022
Total finishers
390
Median time
2:01:58
Latest turnout
56
States
1
Turnout by year
2017–2022
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K?
The RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K is held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
Where does the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K take place?
It takes place in Far Rockaway, New York.
What distances does the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles.
Is the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 390 runners who have completed the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K.
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