Run RO Ckaway Beach Half Marathon Or 5 K

Run RO Ckaway Beach Half Marathon Or 5 K takes place at Far Rockaway, in Queens, New York, on October 24, 2026, with the half marathon (13.1 miles) and the 5K both starting at 8 a.m. The two events run separate courses, one aimed at experienced racers and one at more casual participants. Check-in opens early in the morning, finishers receive a shirt and a medal, water and sports drinks are available along the route, and public parking is available nearby.

Racing on the coast in October usually means flat ground and a headwind somewhere, so plan to run by effort and tuck in behind other runners on the exposed stretches. The half is a fair first attempt at the distance for anyone who has been running consistently for a few months, and a 12 week build with one long run each week is enough. The 5K keeps the morning short if you want the finish line without the mileage.