
From the Organizer
On Friday, July 17, we are teaming up with our friends at Brooks and heading back to the beach for another night of Friday night racing on the Rockaway Boardwalk. This race is one of our favorite nights of the summer, with a fast course, a post-race dip in the ocean, and a can't miss after party. All our welcome, but space will be limited so make sure to sign up today to guarantee your spot on the starting line!
This year's event will include three waves -- the Open Wave at 6:30pm, the Men's Wave (estimated sub 21:00 goal time) at 7:05pm, and the Women's Wave (estimated sub 23:00 goal time) at 7:30 pm. Please make sure to include your goal time at registration to ensure you are placed in the correct wave.
Every registered runner scores an exclusive 5K on the Beach giveaway! Stay tuned for the reveal
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New York Jfk Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
8,516,202
as of 2023
Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 5K on the Beach presented by Brooks, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K
4 miles away
RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC HALF MARATHON (TUNE UP) AND 5K
4 miles away
CATCH A CURE FAMILY 5K WALK/RUN
Less than a mile away
RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH HALF MARATHON OR 5K
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5K on the Beach presented by Brooks
Jul 17, 2026