Queens Marathon
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Queens Marathon & QDR Half Marathon 2026
The Queens Marathon & QDR Half Marathon event takes place on May 3, 2026 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Corona, New York. The event is organized by Queens Distance Runners and will concentrate race activity into a single race day in the park.
Distance options for the spring event include:
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles
- 10K 6.2 miles
- 5K 3.1 miles
The full marathon will remain on ice for the spring while organizers plan for a possible return in the fall. Registration is handled online and registration materials note that a participant’s name may be printed on the race bib three weeks before race day. Memberships with Queens Distance Runners and QDR+ provide race specific discount codes and pricing varies by event and options. Registration fees are non refundable and are applied toward race expenses.
The event has award categories for top three overall finishers in male, female, and non binary divisions, plus top three in age groups including 29 & under, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60+. The course is based at Flushing Meadows Corona Park and is accessible via the 7 train to Mets Willets Point, approximately a ten minute walk from the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
