Queens Marathon
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Queens Marathon & QDR Half Marathon 2026
Queens Marathon Weekend takes place over two days in December 2026 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The program divides races across the weekend: the park hosts the 5K and 10K on December 5 and the full marathon and QDR Half Marathon on December 6. Organizers note that the December 6 races could move onto the streets of Queens if a street-race permit is approved.
Distances included in the event weekend:
- 26.2 miles full marathon
- 13.1 miles QDR Half Marathon
- 10K race
- 5K race
The weekend includes a season-long Queens Crew Cup challenge that awards points to local run crews and clubs across several QDR races, with standings culminating at this event. A portion of past weekend proceeds supported NYC Kids Rise by contributing to college savings accounts for third graders in Queens.
Practical details communicated for participants include parking suggestions at the Queens Museum lot and nearby park lots, and public transit access via the 7 train to Mets Willets Point, with about a ten minute walk to the site. The event lists awards for top finishers overall and in age groups for men, women, and non-binary competitors. Registration fees are used for race expenses and are non-refundable per the event terms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
