Rockaway Beach Half Marathon
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Event overview
The RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH FATHERS DAY HALF MARATHON AND 5K takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Rockaway Beach, NY (Beach 94th Street on the boardwalk). The event is presented by the Rockaway Track Club and offers both a half marathon and a 5K. Entry fees listed are $69.90 (half marathon, incl. $4.90 fee) and $43.40 (5K, incl. $3.40 fee). The race webpage notes that registered participants receive a T-shirt and a medal.
Course and logistics
- Half Marathon
- 5K
Both the half marathon and 5K start and finish on Beach 94th on the boardwalk. The half marathon consists of two identical loops that run west from Beach 94th, include a U-turn near Beach 124th Street east to 54th Street, then return to Beach 94th and repeat. The 5K is an out-and-back course from Beach 94th west to Beach 124th Street and back to the 94th finish. Both courses are USATF certified. Public parking is available in the lot on Beach 94th. Water and Gatorade are provided at multiple aid locations; there are at least four water stops on each loop of the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
