NSRF Great Easter Basket 5K & 10K
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Great Easter Basket 5K & 10K NSRF
The event is a spring running event at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. It offers timed road race options and a free kids run. The event supports the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; 100 percent of donations benefit that foundation.
Distances
- 5K, USATF certified course, one loop
- 10K, USATF certified course, two loops; runners must cross the finish area each loop for accurate timing
The course passes the Unisphere twice and circles the Fountain of the Planets, with start and finish near the Queens Theater. Bathrooms are a few minutes walk from the start and finish; additional porta johns are located near the finish and the NYC Parks building on the east side of the course. Hydration is provided at the finish line.
On site services include an informal bag check area, event refreshments provided by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water, and event pacers for both distances. Pacer guidance is available for 5K runners roughly from 20 minutes to 30 minutes and for 10K runners roughly from 40 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes. A bunny tee and finisher medal are provided; finishers receive medals and online age group recognition is listed for multiple age categories including overall and 14 and under through 90 plus.
Bib options include in person pickup near the Queens Theater on race day and a mailed bib option for ten dollars if registration is completed at least ten days in advance. Parking is listed at the Queens Museum building on Meridian Road with a walk to the Queens Theater. A virtual participation option allows entrants to log a time and up to five photos during the event week with items shipping beginning on the first day of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
