The Flushing Meadows NYC Half, 10k, 5k 2026

The Flushing Meadows NYC Half, 10k, 5k 2026

Race Date

Jun 28, 2026

Location

Corona, NY

The Experience

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, 10, 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! 30-45 min. before your start time START TIMES (May change due to weather) HALF MARATHON - 8:00 AM 10K & 5K - 8:10 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!!!

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Start Time

4:30 PM

Start Location

Corona, NY

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

1.0%

USATF Certified Course

NY21005DNB · Expires 2031 · Elitefeats Half Marathon @ Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

68°

Afternoon (High)

84°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

71%

Humidity

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