Mother's Day Half Marathon

MAY
9
2026
Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a run or walk on the Rockaway Beach boardwalk. Choose from a half marathon, 5K, or a 1-mile walk, all starting and finishing at Beach 94th Street. Participants receive a t-shirt and medal, with ample hydration available on the courses.
Sat 9 May 2026
Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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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.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km
5k Run
1 Mile Walk