Planet NY Half Marathon
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Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
The Planet NY event takes place in Flushing Meadow Corona Park, Forest Hills. The tree-lined course offers views of the city skyline and the Unisphere. Runners can participate in one of three distances:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
The course is designed as a loop system where the Half Marathon involves four laps of a 3.27-mile circuit. The 10K runners complete two loops of 3.1 miles, while 5K participants run a single loop. Support stations are positioned approximately every mile, providing water, Gatorade, and gels. Public restrooms and portable toilets are available along the route.
Participants receive a technical T-shirt with a full-color logo, a personalized bib number, and a die-cast finisher medal. Timing occurs in real-time for every loop, allowing for tracking by family and friends. Video and images are typically uploaded within two hours of the race completion. Post-race snacks include fresh baked bagels with various spreads and organic peanut butter.
Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three in age groups ranging from 14-19 up to 70-74. Parking lots are located within five minutes of the start at Ederle Promenade. Public transport options include the 7 train and LIRR at the Mets-Willets Point stop or the E, M, and R trains at the 67th Street Station.
The event supports B-Local NYC, a non-profit organization focused on social impact and the B Corp movement in New York City. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
