Queens NYC Chiller Half
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Queens NYC Chiller
The Queens NYC Chiller takes place on December 27, 2026, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. The event offers three distances and runs on a shared loop around the park.
- Half - 4 loops, 3.27 mi each.
- 10K - 2 loops, 3.1 mi each.
- 5K - 1 loop, 3.1 mi.
The course follows tree-lined paths past the Unisphere and around Meadow Lake, with skyline views and shade over most of the route. The only climb is the ramp over the Long Island Expressway, which adds about 40 feet of gain each time it is crossed. All distances use the same loop until signs mark the split for each race.
Pre-race services include race-day bib pickup (45 minutes before each start), bag check, portable toilets at the start, and pre-race announcements. Water stations are placed three times per loop and provide water, Gatorade, and gels. The event uses professional chip timing; live splits and final results post to the results page as runners finish. Friends and family can follow runners with live tracking. Free race photos and personalized video are provided to participants.
Every finisher receives a medal, a technical shirt, a personalized race video, pictures, and a race certificate. Post-race food includes bagels, snacks, and drinks. Awards include plaques for the top three men and women overall in each distance and medals for the top three men and women in each age group.
Race rules note that bibs must be worn on the front torso, participants must be at least 6 years old, and the half marathon must be completed in 3 hours or less. Coaches, baby-joggers, bikes, dogs, in-line skates, and skateboards are not allowed on course. Participants must show their check-in code at bib pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
