RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH THANKSGIVING HALF MARATHON AND 5K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Distance
- RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH THANKSGIVING 1/2 MARATHON · RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH THANKSGIVING 5K
From the Organizer
THANKSGIVING HALF MARATHON OR 5K
Saturday 21st November 2026
8:00am check in at Healy's Pub
108-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd,
Rockaway Park, NY, United States, New York
Bib Tag, T-Shirt, pick up and late registration.
9:00 am Start of all Races.
Start Line & finish are on 108th on Boardwalk.
USATF certified Half Marathon course
Start on boardwalk beach 108 street
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
52°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New York Jfk Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rockaway Park, NY
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH THANKSGIVING HALF MARATHON AND 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH THANKSGIVING HALF MARATHON AND 5K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH THANKSGIVING HALF MARATHON AND 5K?
- RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH THANKSGIVING HALF MARATHON AND 5K is a running race held in Rockaway Park, New York on November 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH THANKSGIVING HALF MARATHON AND 5K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Rockaway Park, New York at Healy's Pub 108-07 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Park, NY, United States, New York, Rockaway Park, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH THANKSGIVING HALF MARATHON AND 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH THANKSGIVING HALF MARATHON AND 5K
Nov 21, 2026