
Planet NY Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Race Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Forest Hills, NY
The Experience
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
9:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Flushing Meadow Corona Park, Forest Hills, NY, 11375
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
76°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
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