OUR MEDALS ARE AT LEAST 4 INCHES WIDE. EVERY FINISHER GETS A MEDAL WITH DATE ON THE BACK!
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AGE GROUP AWARD MEDALS DISTANCE IN AGE GROUPS OF 10YR : 20s, 30, 40s, 50s 60s.
About
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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 flat 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.
START TIME
Half Marathon 8:00 7:30 AM
10K 7:45 AM & 5k 7:46 AM
You must arrive on time and start within 2-3 minutes of your wave start. However, if you arrive late we cannot adjust your time especially if that affects the awards ceremony.
PARKING
There are two parking lot located next to Queens Museum. From there go to the Unisphere and Ave. of Africa.
You can find paid and free parking at the following locations: LIST OF NEARBY PARKING
THE COURSE
Note 1 – The park is open to pedestrians and cyclists. You must give them the right of way. This is not a closed course.
HALF MARATHON COURSE & ONLINE LINK:
It is a 3.27 Mile loop that you complete 4 times. You start at the Unisphere Circle running southwest on a tree lined path, turn right after a quarter mile, continue on a similar path, and then veer to the left and towards the large ramp. Run through the vehicle barriers (there’s enough space for runners) and over the ramp. Run onto the Ederle Circle where you’ll see the first support station with water, gel, and electrolyte drinks. Run to the right and run around ¾ of the circle, turn right onto the center lane and run for a quarter mile until you see signs to turn left. Follow the paths and signs to turn left twice and then turn right and back onto the that that takes you back to the Ederle Circle. At the circle veer to the right and back onto the ramp. Follow the course back to the start area, running past it and to the Unisphere. At the Unisphere, turn right, run past the Unisphere and onto the 3rd right, follow the tree lined path north to the newly installed LL Cool J statue. Turn right at the statue and then right again onto another three lined path, follow for a quarter mile, turn right and run towards the famous Rocket Thrower statue. Follow the signs and directions of the volunteers to run around the Rocket Thrower statue and back onto the path that returns you to the Finish Line. This will be the completion of one loop. You run past the Finish Line following the signs and guidance of volunteers and then complete the same loop 3 more times. Finally, on your final loop you follow the signs, “FINISH ONLY” keeping straight and going through the FINISH line arches. Every turn will be marked with cones and/or large yard signs with arrows. There will be volunteers along the course providing you with directions.
10K COURSE & ONLINE LINK:
10K Athletes run most of the half marathon course for two (2) loops. The only difference is that you do not run
around the baseball/cricket fields and instead U-turn at the first left after running from the Ederle Circle and return to the starting point using the paths. You will see cones and signs marked 10K.
5K COURSE & ONLINE LINK:
5K Athletes run most of the half marathon course for one (1) loop. The only difference is that you do not run
around the baseball/cricket fields and instead U-turn at the first left after running from the Ederle Circle and
return to the starting point using the same paths. You will see cones and signs marked 5K. There will be signage on the course, large red yard signs with white arrows and/or yellow stands with arrows, pointing you in the right direction at any intersection. The yard signs will be in the grass at the intersection and the yellow stands are in the middle of the road/path. We will post several volunteers at key points to assure that you do not get lost.
Support stations with water and HUMA electrolyte drink will be located at the UNISPHERE, Ederle Circle, and
Rocket Thrower statue. Every support station will be accessible for all distances. Public restrooms are located at the Ederle Circle (around 3/4 mile from the start).
RACE TRACKING
Your friends can watch your progress and you can get all the info that you need by downloading the RACEMAP APP , finding this race and your distance, and then searching for your bib or name. Easy!
LINK – Racemap | Apps
LIVESTREAM
In addition to live tracking, your fans can watch a live video feed of the finish line on our YouTube Channel, CitytriRuns. Here is the
LINK
TIMING
RESULTS and SPLITS PER LOOP are posted LIVE in our results page that links to race|result. We use the latest German engineered technologies and equipment specifically designed to score and track your run.
We place timing devices at the U-turns of our course to assure that all runners complete the course. In addition, you must cross the timing matt within the first 3 minutes of the start of the race to be included in the awards ceremony. Late arrivals will be timed but not included in the awards ceremony. If you arrive late you still need to inform the timer before you start.
You MUST wear your BIB on your front torso to assure that you get timed.
You will get timing splits each time that you run past the START and at two additional locations. Your time will be posted online at the following RESULTS PAGE. You can share this with your fans so that they see your splits as they happen.
PERSONALIZED VIDEO
THE AMENITIES
* LIVE or real time splits uploaded to our results page.
* Free high resolution images optimal for printing at CITYTRI.SMUGMUG. & Searchable database PICTURE LINK.
* Images uploaded to our facebook page. (Low resolution-quality not good enough for printing)
* High quality technical shirt.
* Finisher commemorative medal
* Plaque/wooden awards
* Baggage check-in and toilets will be provided
* Water stations every 1.5 miles: HUMA gels, sports drink hum
AWARDS
Large acrylic awards in EVERY DISTANCE will be given to the top three male and female runners overall.
Medal awards for age groups will be awarded to the top three in each of the following age groups:
HALF DISTANCE: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and over.
10K & 5K: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69.
Our awards ceremony banner is customized to every race.
PACKET PICK-UP
There will only be packet pick up for this event on race day. Meet one hour before race start. You will need picture I.D. to pick up your bib.
RULES
You MUST wear your BIB on your front torso=stomach to assure that you get timed.
You must be able to complete the half marathon in 3 hours or less. We will break down the finish line chute after 2 hours and 45 minutes from the start. The timing mat will be in place for 3 hours.
Race numbers are required to participate – no bandits please.
All participants must sign both the USA Track & Field waiver and the City Tri Runs waiver form.
You must be at least 14 years old to participate.
You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge.
You must show photo ID to receive your race number and timing tag.
Coaches, baby-joggers, bikes, dogs, in-line skates, skateboards or dogs will not be allowed on the course.
If you attempt to sell your race number, you may be banned from future racing.
