The New Yorker Half Marathon, 10k, 5k Shake Out

The New Yorker Half Marathon, 10k, 5k Shake Out

Race Date

Nov 7, 2026

Location

Queens, NY

The Experience

Shake it before the Marathon! The course is in Flushing Meadow Corona Park, right next to the iconic Unisphere. The course is in one of NYC's most beautiful parks and goes around a lake, landmarks, and unforgettable views.  The course for Half Marathon athletes is a flat and fan friendly 3.275 Mile loop that Half Marathoners will run 4 times. The course for 10K and 5K athletes is a 3.1 Mile loop that 10K athletes will run twice and 5K athletes will run once. Every loop will be timed in real time!  It’s a great way to keep up with your racing in the most incredible city in the world.  Join us!  Event details and schedule RACE DAY Show up ready to run approximately 45 minutes prior to the start.  If you do not have your bib follow directions from staff. START TIMES 9:30 A.M. - HALF MARATHON 9:45 AM - 10 K RACE 9:45 AM - 5 K RACE LOCATION:  Start location is by the Unisphere.   COURSE VIDEO LINK COURSE SUPPORT:  Traditional water and gatorade support stations with paper cups.  Also, power gels handed out to keep you going.   Trash recepticals and volunteers on the course for all trash.   AMENITIES Technical T-shirt, die cast finisher medal, plaque awards for top 3 overall and in age groups of 3.  TIMING   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.  AWARDS Overall Top three awards to male and female winners Age group awards for age groups of 19 & under, and for age groups 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+   

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Start Time

7:00 PM

Start Location

Queens, NY

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

USATF Certified Course

NY22047DNB · Expires 2032 · Sri Chinmoy New Year's Day Half Marathon

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

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Historical Performance

Median Finish

1:59:06

9:05/mi

Winning Time

1:29:24

6:49/mi

Finishers (2024)

57

States Represented

1 / 50

Gender Split

33% Female67% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:252:50

FASTER 25%

1:45:00

MEDIAN

1:59:06

SLOWER 25%

2:17:05

Average runner age: 31

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

45°

Afternoon (High)

61°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.0"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

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