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Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - 2026

Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - 2026

The Planet NY Half Marathon offers a fast, scenic loop through Flushing Meadow Corona Park.

Race Date

Sep 19, 2026

Location

Forest Hills, NY

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location
Forest Hills, New York
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, VIRTUAL ONLY - HALF, VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K, VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyBeginner Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunitySpectator SupportGreat SwagWell Organized

Course

Fast FlatShadedWell Marked

The Experience

CityTri's Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K transform Flushing Meadow Corona Park into a vibrant race venue each September. Runners navigate a fast, tree-lined loop, catching glimpses of the iconic Unisphere and city vistas. The half marathon course is a 3.27-mile loop completed four times, designed for speed and offering real-time tracking for each circuit.

The atmosphere buzzes with community spirit, supported by ample water stations offering gels and Gatorade, plus convenient porta-potties. This race is a great opportunity to keep up with your training in a unique urban park setting, with a technical t-shirt and die-cast finisher medal awaiting those who cross the line.

Race-provided description

Join us on September 13th to run a half marathon, 10k, or 5k on an unforgettable tree lined course with vistas of the city, Unisphere, and all that makes Flushing Meadow Corona Park the heart of this amazing community.  The course for Half Marathon athletes is a fast 3.27 mile loop that they complete 4 times.  10K athletes run most of the same course with a short cut off so that they complete 3.1 miles for each loop, thus completing 2 loops to finish.  5K athletes run this same course once.  Each loop is chip timed real time, with digital mapping, and live streaming.  Further, support B-Local NYC the non-profit that is leading the charge businesses that have a social impact.  It's a wonderful way to keep up with your racing in the most incredible city in the world. Join us! ...   RACE DAY  Packet Pick on race day only! Hours: 8:00 am to 8:45 am START TIMES: HALF MARATHON - 9:30 AM 5K & 10 K - 9:45 AM COURSE SUPPORT:  Water stations with plenty of gels, water, and Gatorade. Porta potties and public restrooms along the course.  LOCATION Unisphere (9-minute walk south of 7 train, next to Queens Museum) LOCATION LINK  AMENITIES Technical T-shirt with full color logo, die cast finisher medal, plaque awards for top 3 overall and in age groups of 5.   TIMING Every loop is timed in real time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race.     AWARDS CEREMONY Overall Top three awards to male and female winners - commemorative and specific event banner for your pictures! Age Group medals to top 3 male and female 14-19 to 65 & better POST RACE SNACKS Fresh baked bagels and spreads, organic peanut butter and butter GIVING Finally, make a difference and donate as part of the registration to Social Good in support of the non-profit B-Local NYC.  They are growing the B Corp movement, fostering an  inclusive community and building a purposeful economy in NYC.  They develop connections through intentional networking, strategic collaboration, education and resource-sharing.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Start Time

1:00 PM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Flushing Meadow Corona Park, Forest Hills, NY, 11368

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Park, Urban

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5KVIRTUAL ONLY - HALFVIRTUAL ONLY - 10KVIRTUAL ONLY - 5K

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

62°

Afternoon (High)

76°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

72%

Humidity

Race Photos

About the Organizer

Du City Tri Runs, Inc.
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Frequently asked

When is the Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - 2026?

The Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - 2026 is held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM.

Where does the Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - 2026 take place?

It takes place in Forest Hills, New York.

What distances does the Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - 2026 offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, VIRTUAL ONLY - HALF, VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K, VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K.

Is the Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - 2026 course flat and good for a PR?

The Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - 2026 is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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