NSRF Day of the Dead 5K & Half Marathon
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Day of the Dead 5K & Half Marathon
The Day of the Dead 5K & Half Marathon takes place on October 25, 2026 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. The event offers in-person and virtual participation and supports the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Distances include:
- 5K: USATF certified course, one loop.
- Half Marathon: four loops of the 5K course.
- Free Kiddie Dash near the common finish line.
The 5K course passes the Unisphere twice and runs around the Fountain of the Planets. Start and finish are staged near the Queens Theater. Half marathon runners must pass through the finish line each loop for accurate split and finish times. The half marathon has a cutoff time of 3 hours 15 minutes and course support ends based on that pace. A hydration station on the course is provided for half marathon runners; bottle water and electrolytes are available at the finish.
Amenities listed for participants include a Day of the Dead race shirt and finisher medal, pacers for both distances, informal bag check, nearby bathrooms, and refreshments supplied by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water. A bib mailing option is available for an additional fee. Virtual entrants may log times and upload photos during the event window. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
