Queens NYC Halloween Half, 10K, 5K
OUR FINISHER MEDALS ARE AT LEAST 4 INCHES WIDE. EVERY FINISHER GETS A MEDAL WITH DATE ON THE BACK!
HIGH QUALITY TECH T-SHIRT
AGE GROUP AWARD MEDALS FOR HALF DISTANCE, 5K & 10K DISTANCE IN AGE GROUPS OF 10YR : 20s, 30, 40s, 50s 60s.
About
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 at the famous Unisphere. You’ll run past it four times 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 and the sprinklers will be on by the time you finish so that you can cool down.
MEETING POINT
Meet by the Unisphere Circle & Ave. of Africa, located next to the Queens Museum of Art and a short walk from the subway station and three large parking areas in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
GETTING THERE:
– 7 or LIRR TRAINS – Take the train to the Mets Willetts Point stop and walk approximately 5 minutes south.
– 7 TRAIN – Take the 7 train to the final stop and then transfer onto the Q58 bus, exit at the College Point Blvd/58 Avenue Stop, and walk about 12 minutes.
– E TRAIN – Take train to the 63rd Drive – Rego Park stop then go east by walking or taking a bus and walking.
– Walking – Follow Google Map Directions to “Unisphere”
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
BAG CHECK-IN:
If you need something stored, note that we will manage a personal items area that will remain a the Meeting Point/Start/Finish Line. Please keep it to a minimum and bring your own CLEAR bag. We will place your items (s) in a only in a clear plastic bag with a number that matches your bib to assure that only you pick this up afterward. Please do not bring any valuables to be stores as we cannot be responsible for them. Once you get your bib, place it on the outside of your shirt on your torso so that it is visible and line up behind the START LINE.
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:
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
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
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.
HALF MARATHON
10K
5K
TIMING
RESULTS and SPLITS PER LOOP are posted in our results page. View final bib assignment and LIVE results HERE.
The splits are uploaded live allowing your friends at home or at the finish to track your time per loop.
We take video and pictures every time you complete a loop. Images of you crossing the finish line will be posted shortly after the race.
Yes! The start is chip timed= your time will start the moment you go over the mat. However, if you arrive late we cannot adjust your time especially if that affects the awards ceremony.
You must arrive on time and start within 2-3 minutes of your wave start.
THE AMENITIES
* Tech shirt – MUST SIGN UP 2 WEEKS PRIOR.
* Finisher commemorative medal
* Large Acrylic awards for top 3 overall winners. Large award medals for top 3 in age groups of 10/per distance.
* High quality pictures to download for free!
* Baggage check-in and toilets will be provided
* Water stations every 1.5 miles: sports drink. bottle water only!
AWARDS
Acrylic awards will be given to the top three male and female runners overall in every distance. Age group awards medals will be awarded to the top three in each of the following age groups:
Half marathon, 10K and 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
You will need picture I.D. to pick up your bib. Shirts are handed out after you complete your run.
RULES
You must arrive on time and start within 2-3 minutes of your wave start. Your final time will be calculated from the time you cross the timing matt for the start and finish. However, if you arrive late we cannot adjust your time especially if that affects the awards ceremony.
You must complete any changes/transfer to another distance one week prior to race start. No changes in distances will be accepted after that. See instructions for transfers here.
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.
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.
