QDR Jackson Heights Running Festival
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Jackson Heights Mile & Relay QDR
This community running event in Jackson Heights takes place around Northern Playground and Travers Park in Queens, New York. The program includes multiple race formats and a post-run community photo at Travers Park.
Race distances and formats include:
- 1 Mile
- 5K
- 5K Relay
- 1 Mile Relay
- Kids Dash
- Kids Mile (18 & under)
- Jackson Heights Competitive and Community Champions heats
The 1 mile course runs south on 94th Street, then makes a single right turn onto the south road of 34th Avenue. Runners pass 91st, 86th, and 81st Streets en route to the finish near 76th Street. There is a slight incline around 82nd Street followed by a steep downhill for nearly the final 400 meters.
Logistics note that registration is not yet open. Bib pickup options include early pickup when announced, race day pickup at Travers Park beginning 60 minutes before each heat, and shipped bibs for virtual participants. Runners may pick up bibs for others. Baggage must be checked at least 30 minutes before a heat at Travers Park; bags left at Travers Park will be arranged for pickup in numerical order after the race.
Awards are announced for top finishers overall and by age groups in the 1 mile and for top finishers in the 5K. Live online and same-day photo and video results are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
