Sunday, September 14 - 7:00 a.m. • 13.1 miles
Please join us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Queen Half-Marathon!
The view from MacNeil Park, a nub of land poking out into Long Island Sound, is just one of many attractions you’ll pass during this fourth race of the Grand Prix series. Be greeted by the residents of College Point, Malba, Whitestone and Beechhurst as you cruise through the streets of New York City's largest and most diverse borough.
Course
All courses are subject to change. Check back here the day before the race for final confirmation.
Start on Poppenhusen Avenue near 119th Street, adjacent to Hermon MacNeil Park in College Point, Queens. Follow the dashed blue line as seen at ING NYC Marathon leading you back to the finish.
PowerBar® Gel will ONLY be distributed at Number Pickup/Registration, not along the course.
Number Pickup/Registration
Entrants are required to pick up their numbers, scoring chips, and race souvenir
(sizes subject to availability)
in advance. Materials may be picked up at New York Road Runners (9 East 89th Street, between Madison and Fifth Avenues) on:
• Thursday, September 11, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, September 12, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 13, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
At MacNeil Park near the start on:
• Sunday, September 14, 5:30-6:30 a.m.
Note: Participants must be at least 12 years old.
PowerBar® Gel will ONLY be distributed at Number Pickup/Registration, not along the course.
Directions
When planning your travel, keep in mind that roads near the start will close by 6:15 a.m. and will not re-open until after 10:30 a.m.
Bus Service: Bus service between Manhattan and the race will be available. Buses will leave from Fifth Avenue at East 90th Street starting at 4:00 a.m. and the last bus will leave at 5:00 a.m. sharp. Buses will return to this location after the awards ceremony. If you want to take this bus, check the appropriate box on the application. Due to high demand, bus ticket sales will end once the shuttles have sold out. All bus tickets must be picked up at registration on September 11, 12, or 13. You will not be permitted on a shuttle on race day morning without a ticket. Tickets cost $15.
By Car: From Manhattan, take 495 East, Exit 22A-E Van Wyck Expressway, merge onto I-678 Whitestone Bridge, Exit 15. Turn left on 20th Avenue. Turn right onto College Point Boulevard/122nd Street. Left onto 11th Ave, right onto College Place and end at Poppenhusen. NYPD will start closing various streets around 6:15 a.m. Roads around the Start/Finish area wil remain closed to vehicular traffic until approximately 10 a.m.
By Subway/Bus: Take the 7 subway toward Flushing to Main Street.
Outside the subway station, at the southeast corner of Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue, take the Q25 (119th Street/Fifth Avenue) bus to Poppenhusen Avenue at 119th Street. You may also take a free bus from Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue courtesy of Bronx Science Bus Service.
Time Limit
Participants will be timed up to three hours. After that time, medical facilities and refreshments will not be available. Members who finish after three hours can receive credit toward qualifying for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2009 but will not have a time listed in the race results; e-mail results@nyrr.org to get credit for the race.
Post-Race
Awards will be given in all applicable NYRR age categories. [Awards breakdown]
Entry Fees
| Members | Jr/Sr Members | Non-Members | |
| On or before August 30 | $15.00 | $8.00 | $25.00 |
| August 31 - September 13 | $20.00 | $14.00 | $30.00 |
| Event day* | $25.00 | $15.00 | $35.00 |
No refunds, exchanges, or transfers on entry. No credit cards accepted after number pickup begins. Cash or check only.
* Members: You must bring your NYRR membership card on event day to receive
your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.
Online Application | NYRR Event Calendar
Register Now
Online and fax registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9.
Online Application
Sponsors
The NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix: Queens is made possible by the support of our sponsors.
Baggage Facilities
Free baggage facilities will be provided as a convenience. If using this baggage service, bring an inexpensive bag and leave your valuables at home. New York Road Runners is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
