Mother's Day Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Mother's Day Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Walk takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Rockaway Beach, New York. The event is organized by the Rockaway Track Club.
Distances
The event offers three distances:
- Half Marathon
- 5K Run
- Mother with 1 mile walk
Location and Course
All events start and finish on the boardwalk at Beach 94th Street. Public parking is available in a lot on Beach 94th Street.
The Half Marathon course consists of two loops. Runners start on Beach 94th Street, go west to Beach 124th Street for a U-turn, then east to Beach 54th Street for another U-turn, and return west to Beach 94th Street to complete one loop, which is then repeated.
The 5K is an out-and-back course on the boardwalk, starting on Beach 94th Street, going west to Beach 124th Street, and returning east to the finish on Beach 94th Street.
On-Site Details
Race bib and t-shirt pickup begins at 8:00 AM. All races start together at 9:00 AM.
For the Half Marathon, there are at least four water stops per loop. Water and Gatorade will be available at multiple locations on the course. Participants receive a t-shirt and a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
