LaGuardia Community Run 5K

LaGuardia Community 5K Run/Walk

The event is a 5K run/walk held in Long Island City, Queens, NY. Registration is not yet open; a notification option is offered for when registration opens.

An Activity Plaza serves as the start and finish area. Registered participants receive T-shirts. Fruit and water are provided on the course. A post-event celebration and entertainment are free and open to the public. Complimentary bag check is available at the Activity Plaza.

Medals are awarded to the top three M/F/X overall and to the top three M/F/X in these age groups: 20 and under, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, and 51+. Digital certificates and photos are available to participants after the race. Live online, email, and text results are provided, and same-day finish line pictures are part of the event coverage.

Bibs are distributed at the event. Participants who register at least three weeks in advance receive a personalized bib. A bib number is required for pickup; registrants within 24 hours of the event will receive their bib number by text.

The course is an out-and-back route through Long Island City to the East River Waterfront and is wheelchair accessible. Water and medical personnel will be available on the route. Participants must stay within the designated course and follow directions from NYPD officers; legally parked vehicles on the route will not be towed.

Children ages 7 and up may participate; children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under 7 are permitted only in the community plaza. Pets are not permitted. Strollers, bicycles, skates, scooters, and similar devices are not permitted on the course; children and strollers are welcome at the Community Plaza. Camera use on the course is limited to small handheld devices; selfie sticks and large devices are prohibited. Complimentary photos will be taken throughout the run and made available after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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