RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC HALF MARATHON (TUNE UP) AND 5K
Run Rockaway Beach NYC Half Marathon offers a flat, fast course with ocean breezes and a festive finish.
Race Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Far Rockaway, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Location
- Far Rockaway, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 740
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Run Rockaway Beach NYC Half Marathon, first run in 2020 and now in its 6th year, offers a unique seaside racing experience. This event, which typically sees around 204 finishers, draws participants from across the nation, making it a notable destination for runners seeking a coastal challenge.
The course is a certified, flat, two-loop affair starting and finishing on the boardwalk at Beach 94th Street. Runners head west along the scenic boardwalk, with the Atlantic Ocean as a constant companion, before looping back. The minimal elevation gain makes it a prime candidate for personal bests, with a typical winning time around 78 minutes.
While repeat-runner loyalty is modest at about 3%, the growing field size indicates a strong draw. Participants can expect ample aid stations offering water and Gatorade, a commemorative t-shirt, and a finisher's medal, all contributing to a well-supported race day atmosphere.
Race-provided description
ROCKAWAY BEACH HALF MARATHON & 5K (TUNE UP) Saturday 26th September 2026 Beach 94th Street on Boardwalk 7:00 am Bib Tag, T-Shirt, and check 8:00 am Start of all Races. Start Line & finish are on 94th on Boardwalk. Both Start & finish are on 94th on Boardwalk. Half Marathon is 2 loops from Beach 94th west, U-turn on beach 124 St east to 54 street U-turn west and back to Beach 94th street and repeat. 5k is an out and back course. Start on Beach 94 street, go west to Beach124 street, U turn east back to finish on 94 street. INCLUDES Water and Gatorade will be available at ample locations. T-SHIRT/ MEDAL
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
BEACH 94TH ST ON THE BOARDWALK, Far Rockaway, NY, 11693
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick426 years running
~140 finishers a year
growing or steady
3% returning runners
2 timing sources · 6 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:18:01
typical high 71°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
60°
Afternoon (High)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.3"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 740 finishers actually crossed the line across 6 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
740
Median time
2:10:39
Latest turnout
204
States
1
Turnout by year
2017–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC HALF MARATHON (TUNE UP) AND 5K?
The RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC HALF MARATHON (TUNE UP) AND 5K is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC HALF MARATHON (TUNE UP) AND 5K take place?
It takes place in Far Rockaway, New York.
What distances does the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC HALF MARATHON (TUNE UP) AND 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles.
Is the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC HALF MARATHON (TUNE UP) AND 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC HALF MARATHON (TUNE UP) AND 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC HALF MARATHON (TUNE UP) AND 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 740 runners who have completed the RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC HALF MARATHON (TUNE UP) AND 5K.
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