
RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH HALF MARATHON OR 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Far Rockaway, NY, with entry fees from $45 to $65.
From the Organizer
ROCKAWAY BEACH MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K
Saturday 24th 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
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
62°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New York Jfk Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
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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RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH HALF MARATHON OR 5K
Oct 24, 2026