NSRF Yo Mama's So Fast 5K & Half Marathon
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Yo Mama's So Fast 5K & Half Marathon NSRF
This event takes place in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Munsee Lenape / Matinecock / Canarsie lands in Queens. The program includes race distances and a free Kiddie Dash. The course is USATF certified; the 5K is one loop and the half marathon is four loops. Half marathon participants must run through the timing mats on each loop for accurate splits. The published cutoff time is 3:15 hours.
- 5K
- Half Marathon
- Kiddie Dash (free)
On-site amenities are listed as an informal bag-check area, nearby bathrooms within a few minutes' walk, porto-johns near the finish, and an NYC Parks building restroom near mile 2. Hydration is provided at the finish line. Event refreshments are supplied by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water. Bib options include in-person pickup near the Queens Theater and mailed bibs for $10 if registered at least ten days in advance. Parking is available at the Queens Museum or Queens Theater; the start line is located on the south side of the Queens Theater.
The event offers a virtual participation option with a one-week window to log time and up to five photos; race items begin shipping on the event start day. Live online, email, and text results are provided, with same-day finish-line photos and free video. Finisher medals are awarded; online age-group recognition lists the top finisher overall plus top finishers in standard age brackets. One hundred percent of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation (NSRF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports special needs and youth running events and athlete development. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
