RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH HALF MARATHON OR 5K
RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH HALF MARATHON OR 5K is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Far Rockaway, NY, with entry fees from $45 to $65.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (55 days to go)
- Price
- $45–$65
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH (RTC)
IMPORTANT RACE DATE CHANGE
Dear Participant,
We are writing to inform you of an important change to the date of our upcoming race.
Original Race Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
NEW Race Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Please update your calendar accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and truly appreciate your understanding and continued support.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the date change, please reach out to us at Run Rockaway Beach (RTC). We are happy to assist you.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for a great race day!
Thank you,
Run Rockaway Beach (RTC)
Rockaway Track Club
ROCKAWAY BEACH MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K
Saturday 31ST October 2026
Beach 94th Street on Boardwalk
6:30 am Bib Tag, T-Shirt, and check in (1 wave check in at 6:00am)
HALF MARATHON AND 5K 8:00 am Start
Start Line & finish are on 94th on Boardwalk.
Half Marathon is 2 loops from Beach 94th U- turn @ 124 St to 54th street and back to Beach 94th finish.
5k is one loop from Beach 94th to Beach 124th street U turn back to 94th street finish
Public Parking in Lot on Beach 94th
INCLUDES Water and Gatorade will be available at ample locations
T-SHIRT/ MEDAL
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
59°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New York Jfk Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Far Rockaway, NY
Population
8,516,202
as of 2023
City Elevation
-5 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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55
Days to train
- Race
- RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH HALF MARATHON OR 5K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH HALF MARATHON OR 5K
Oct 31, 2026