QDR Spring Forward 10 & 5 Miler
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About the race
The Spring Forward 10 & 5 Miler is a spring road race held on Forest Park Drive in Woodhaven, Queens. The event takes place in March and is listed as rain or shine. The course is USATF certified and uses a 2.5-mile out-and-back loop on Forest Park Drive along Woodhaven Boulevard and Metropolitan Avenue.
Distances:
- 5 miles two 2.5-mile loops
- 10 miles four 2.5-mile loops
The route follows the right lane of Forest Park Drive, passes Victory Field Track, crosses above Myrtle Avenue, and turns around near Metropolitan Avenue to complete each loop. The event offers finishers' medals, live/text/email results, free finish-line photos, and same-day video and photos. Personalized bibs are available for those who register at least three weeks in advance.
Awards are given for the top three overall finishers in male, female, and non-binary categories and for top three in age groups (19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+). A Queens Crew Cup awards the top three overall in male, female, and non-binary divisions for both distances.
Public transit access includes the Q53 stop at Myrtle Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard. Parking is available near the Forest Park Bandshell. Baggage service is provided on race day. Registration status may be listed as not yet open. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
