NSRF 'Twas the Night Before 5K
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Event overview
The 2025 Never Stop Running Foundation 'Twas the Night Before 5K is held on December 13, 2025 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, New York. The event includes an in-person 5K and a free Kiddie Dash. A portion of event proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
The course is a USATF certified 5K single loop that starts and finishes near the Queens Theater. The route passes the Unisphere twice and goes around the Fountain of the Planets. Age-group recognition is listed for the top overall finishers and for age categories from 14 & under up to 90+ (Top 1 F/M/X in each).
Logistics and registration
Registration options include in-person and virtual entries. Listed in-person fees range from about $44 to $49 depending on timing; the virtual fee is listed at $49.33. A bib-mailing add-on is available for $10.35. Registration terms note that fees are non-refundable.
On-site amenities include hydration at the finish, refreshments supplied by event sponsors, porta-johns near the finish, and nearby park bathrooms a short walk from start and finish. An informal bag check area will be available in the staging area. Virtual participants may log times and upload up to five photos during the event window (12/13 - 12/20) and will receive mailed race items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.