NSRF Day of the Dead 5K & Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Never Stop Running Foundation Day of the Dead event takes place on October 26, 2025, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. The event offers in-person and virtual options and includes a free Kiddie Dash near the common finish line. Participants receive a Day of the Dead t-shirt and a finisher medal. Runners will vote for a best costume.
- 5K
- Half Marathon
- Free Kiddie Dash
A portion of event proceeds benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Virtual participants can upload times and up to five photos between October 26 and November 2. Virtual race items begin shipping on the event start day.
Course and logistics
The 5K course is USATF certified. The 5K is one loop of the course; the Half Marathon is four loops of the same 5K route. Half Marathon runners must cross the finish-line mats each loop for accurate split and finish times. The Half Marathon has a cutoff time of 3:15 hours and course support is provided based on that pace. A hydration station with bottled water and electrolytes is available on course for Half Marathon runners only.
Start and finish are near the Queens Theater. Amenities include an informal bag check area, portable toilets near the finish, bathrooms a short walk from the start and finish, and refreshments provided at the finish area. Public parking is available at the Queens Theater or Queens Museum. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.