NSRF 'Twas the Night Before 5K

DEC

12

2026

A USATF certified 5K through Flushing Meadows Corona Park on December 12, 2026, with a free kiddie dash, finisher ornament, race shirt, and a virtual participation option.

Sat 12 Dec 2026

Queens County, New York

Website

5 kilometers

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'Twas the Night Before 5K

'Twas the Night Before 5K takes place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens on December 12, 2026. The event offers an in-person USATF certified 5K course that makes one loop of the park, passes the Unisphere twice, and circles the Fountain of the Planets, with start and finish near the Queens Theater. Parking is available at the Queens Museum and walk access to the Queens Theater is noted.

Participants receive a finisher "medal" ornament and a race shirt. Bathrooms are a few minutes' walk from the start and finish; porta-johns are located near the finish and near the NYC Parks building. Hydration is provided at the finish line. An informal bag-check area will be available in the staging area. Refreshments are supplied by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water.

A virtual 5K option allows participants to submit times and up to five photos between 12/12 and 12/20; virtual entrants may have race items mailed. Bib mailing is available for a fee if requested at least ten days before the event. Registration fees are nonrefundable. A portion of proceeds benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.