QDR Spring Marathon Tune-Up
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NYC Kids RISE Spring Marathon Tune-Up QDR 2026
The NYC Kids RISE Spring Marathon Tune-Up is a running event held in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens. Organized by Queens Distance Runners, the event serves as a preparation race for the spring marathon season and supports the NYC Kids RISE scholarship initiative for local youth. The race proceeds help fund college and career pathways for third graders in the borough.
Participants can choose from several distances:
- 30K Run/Walk
- 20K Run/Walk
- 10K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Timed Run/Walk
The event takes place rain or shine. Packet pickup is located at the Queens Unisphere, which is a short walk from the parking area at the Queens Museum on Meridian Road. Runners who register at least three weeks before the event date receive a personalized bib with their name printed on it. Registrants must know their bib number for pickup, which can be found via an online lookup system.
Registration for this event is processed through donations. Participants receive a registration code after contributing to the designated scholarship fund. The event features live online results, email and text notifications, and same-day finish line photographs and video. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
