The Flushing Meadows NYC Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Flushing Meadows NYC Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K take place in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. The event utilizes a course designed to incorporate the landmarks and tree-lined paths of this historic park. All races start and finish near the Unisphere.
Course Details
Participants can choose from three distinct distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The Half Marathon course consists of four loops, with each segment timed in real time. The 10K participants complete two laps of a 3.1-mile loop, while the 5K participants complete a single lap of the same loop. This layout allows for frequent interaction with support staff and spectators throughout the event.
Support and Amenities
The course features support stations stocked with water, electrolyte drinks, and gels. Registered participants receive a technical T-shirt and a die-cast finishers medal upon completion. Digital services include live chip timing, digital tracking via a digital map, and a livestream of the finish line. Finisher videos and photographs are typically uploaded within two hours of the conclusion of the race.
Awards and Refreshments
Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. Additionally, age group medals are distributed to the top three participants in ten year increments, ranging from age 14 to 60 and above. Following the race, a variety of bagels with spreads such as cream cheese, peanut butter, and Nutella are provided for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
