Sri Chinmoy New Year's Day Half-Marathon
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Event overview
The Sri Chinmoy New Year’s Day race is a Half-Marathon held on January 1, 2026 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, New York. The event is organised by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the NYC Parks Department. Perks listed by the organiser include free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, custom race shirts, custom finisher medals and free finisher photos. A post-race pancake breakfast is provided for participants. Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
Course and logistics
The course is a USATF certified loop (certification #NY22047DNB). The layout uses a short start loop plus ten main loops of roughly 1.27 miles each and passes the Unisphere, Queens Museum of Art and the Fountain of the Planets. Mile signs are placed along the course and all laps are counted. There is one main aid station on course offering water and sports drink. Packet shipping is available for a fee and on-site packet pickup is offered. The nearest subway station is Mets-Willets Point on the 7 line. The organiser notes several small free parking lots near Race-Day Central.
Registration, limits and policies
Registration fees vary by date, with fees listed up to $60. There is no race-day registration and entries cannot be transferred to another person. A 3-hour time limit applies (minimum pace requirement noted by the organiser). Results will be posted on the race webpage within 24 hours. If the event is cancelled for reasons beyond control, it may be converted to a virtual event with shirts, medals and awards mailed to registered participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
