NSRF Day of the Dead 5K & Half Marathon
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About the race
Day of the Dead 5K & Half Marathon takes place in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens. The event offers two main race distances and a free kiddie dash held near the common finish area.
The course uses a USATF certified 5K loop that passes the Unisphere twice and runs around the Fountain of the Planets. Start and finish are near the Queens Theater. The event structure is:
- 5K : one loop
- Half Marathon : four loops; runners must cross the finish mats each loop for accurate split times
A cutoff time of 3 hours 15 minutes applies to the half marathon, and bottle water and electrolytes are available on course for half marathon participants. Hydration is provided at the finish line for all finishers.
Participants receive a Day of the Dead shirt and a finisher medal. High quality refreshments are provided by All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water. There is an informal bag check area in the staging zone. Bathrooms are within a few minutes walk of the start and finish; porto-johns and park building bathrooms are also noted near the finish area.
Bib options include in-person pickup near Queens Theater or mail delivery for a $10 fee if registered at least 10 days before the race. Bib placement guidance and photo/results services are provided. A portion of proceeds benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. A virtual option allows participants to log time and up to five photos during the event week. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
