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Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K

Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K

Queens NYC Chiller Half Marathon offers a fast, scenic loop through Flushing Meadow Park.

Race Date

Dec 27, 2026

Location

Flushing, NY

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Location
Flushing, New York
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Yes

Highlights

Good For

PR Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat SwagWell Organized

Course

Fast FlatShadedWell Marked

The Experience

The Queens NYC Chiller Half Marathon, a runner-designed loop known as The Rocket, winds through Flushing Meadow Park. Runners will experience long, tree-lined promenades with views of the iconic Unisphere and Rocket Thrower installations, all within the vibrant heart of this New York City community. The course is a fast 3.27-mile loop, completed four times for the half marathon, promising a swift and engaging race.

This event, first run in 2023, offers a unique opportunity to race in late December, with typical race-day temperatures ranging from 30-43°F. Participants can expect professional timing, with each loop chip-timed. Amenities include a high-quality technical shirt, a commemorative finisher medal, baggage check, and toilets. Water stations are provided every 1.5 miles, offering gels and sports drinks to keep runners fueled.

Race-provided description

Location & Information

About Join us on December 28th for these inaugural holiday season races, the Queens NYC Chiller Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. The runner's designed course, named The Rocket, uses long tree lined promenades with vistas of the city, massive Unisphere and Rocket Thrower installations, 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. It's a wonderful way to keep up with your racing in the most incredible city in the world. Join us!

Race Details

Packet Pick-Up:

BIB Pick Up is on race day only! 30 - 60 min. before your start time. Look for an email from the Race Director on the week of the event that includes the official start time. The start time will be determined on the week of the event and is based on the weather forecast. Amenities •Free pictures and video available on results page. LIVE timing. •High-quality technical shirt. •Commemorative Finisher Medal. •Huge medal awards. •Baggage check-in and toilets will be provided. •Water stations every 1.5 miles: gels, sports drink. •Your friends can watch your progress and you can get all the info that you need by using RaceMap on our live page. •Portable toilets are located at the start. There will also be portable and public toilets located on the course. You can access these prior to, during and after the event. Timing

RESULTS and SPLITS PER LOOP are posted LIVE on our results page that links to raceresult. We use the latest German engineered technologies and equipment specifically designed to score and track your run. We place timing devices at the U-turns of our course to assure that all runners complete the course. In addition, you must start in the correct wave within the first 1-2 minutes of the start of your wave/category to be included in the awards ceremony. Late arrivals will be timed and included in the results if your finish time does NOT affect the awards ceremony. If you arrive late you still need to inform the timer before you start. You MUST wear your BIB on your front torso to assure that you get timed. You will get timing splits each time that you run past the START and at two additional locations. Your time will be posted online at the following RESULTS PAGE. You can share this with your fans so that they see your splits as they happen.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, December 27, 2026

Start Time

9:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Avenue of the Americas, Flushing, NY, 11354

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Park, Urban

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

+0.01 m

Separation

1.8%

Also Offers

10K5K

USATF Certified Course

NY17083JG · NYCRUNS Queens Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details10/15

USATF certified · 3 timing sources

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather2/10

typical high 43°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

30°

Afternoon (High)

43°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

76%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K?

The Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K is held on Sunday, December 27, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.

Where does the Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K take place?

It takes place in Flushing, New York.

What distances does the Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K.

Is the Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K course flat and good for a PR?

The Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.

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