Rockaway Beach Half Marathon
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Run Rockaway Beach Firecracker Half Marathon & 5K
The event on July 3, 2027 takes place on the boardwalk at Beach 94th Street in Far Rockaway, NY. It features two distance options and offers day of race registration. Packet pickup and check in occur on Beach 94th, with both the start and finish located on the boardwalk at 94th.
The boardwalk course is described as having no hills and ocean views along the route. The 13.1 Miles half marathon consists of two loops starting from Beach 94th west to Beach 124th, a U-turn east to 54th Street, return to Beach 94th, and a repeat of that loop. The 3.1 Miles 5K is an out and back course along the boardwalk from Beach 94th to Beach 124th and back to the finish at 94th. The half marathon includes at least four water stops per loop. Public parking is available in a lot on Beach 94th. Participants receive a T-shirt, a medal, and snacks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
