NYRR Half-Marathon Series Presented by Continental Airlines
Saturday, July 24 / Distance: 13.1 / Time: 7:00 a.m. / Flushing Meadows Corona Park / S, Q, C [[Key]]
Update: The weather forecast call for warm temperatures during the Queens Half on Saturday. NYRR wants to remind runners to use common sense and listen to your body while running the race. Respect your limits, moderate your pace and distance if needed, and know the signs of heat-related problems. Remember, your health and safety always come first. [Read Our Heat Tips]
This ain't your father's Queens Half! We've got a new course in a new location (starts in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) easily reached by car and public transportation. This third race in the NYRR Half-Marathon Series Presented by Continental Airlines is all new (except the name, of course)! Don't miss it! [Register Now]
Be one of the first 75 runners to sign up for the Queens Half-Marathon Presented by Continental Airlines, and receive access to the Continental Airlines VIP Hospitality Tent before and after the race on July 24, 2010.
Course
All courses are subject to change. Check back here the day before the race for final confirmation.
Start inside Flushing Meadows Corona Park, just east of the Unisphere. Run west and around the Unisphere on a park pathway and continue east toward Perimeter Road on a parallel park pathway. Turn right onto Perimeter Road. Turn left at the park entrance/exit near 58th Road and continue north in the northbound lanes of College Point Blvd to the turnaround at 31st Avenue. At the turnaround, continue south in the southbound lanes of College Point Boulevard and reenter Flushing Meadows Corona Park via the entrance/exit near 58th Road. Turn right onto Perimeter Road and continue past the Aquatic Center and the National Tennis Center. At the intersection, turn right onto Shea Road and continue north in the northbound lanes to the turnaround near the Citi Field. Continue around the roundabout and south on Shea Road, which becomes Perimeter Road. Continue on Perimeter Road and turn right onto the Meadow Lake Promenade. Complete one clockwise loop of Meadow Lake and cross over the Long Island Expressway via Amphitheatre Bridge (pedestrian bridge within the park). Continue north, turn left, and run over the Grand Central Parkway via the southern Zoo Bridge. Continue past the Queens Zoo and toward the New York Hall of Science. At the traffic circle near the Hall of Science, turn right and enter the access road that leads back around to the northern Zoo Bridge. Turn left onto the northern Zoo Bridge and continue past the back of the National Tennis Center. Fork to the right on the park pathway, turn right again onto another park pathway, and run around the Unisphere. Continue east on a parallel park pathway to the finish line near the Fountain of Planets.
Click here to view the course map.
Number Pickup/Registration
Entrants are required to pick up their numbers, scoring chips, and race souvenirs at New York Road Runners (9 East 89th Street) on:
• Thursday, July 22, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 23, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
On Saturday, July 24, near the start between 5:30-6:30 a.m.
Note: Participants must be at least 12 years old. T-shirts will not be available for distribution after the start of the race. PowerBar Gels will be distributed at pre-race registration ONLY.
Directions
Subway: Take the 7 Train to Mets-Willets Point station.
Car: For complete directions, including parking, click here.
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 2011 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.
Only the 1st place male and 1st place female will be awarded on site. Age group awards will be distributed from NYRR office on Tuesday, July 26, 2010. [Awards breakdown]
Participant Photos
brightroom will be photographing all race participants. Make sure your
race number is clearly visible on the front of your shirt so you can
be easily identified. Please click
here to register with brightroom
to be informed when your photos are ready.
Online Training
No matter what your goal or distance, NYRR and Training Peaks can be with you every step of the way as you prepare to go the distance. Sign up now for a training plan from coach Andrew Kastor for the marathon, half-marathon, 10K, or 5K. [More]
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering at this race, click here.
Travel
Book flights, hotels, car services, and more through the Official Travel Partner of NYRR, Anthony Travel. You get convenience, guaranteed rooms, and great rates from a travel agency who understands the priorities of runners. Call 800.736.6377 or e-mail: nyrr@anthonytravel.com
Continental Airlines is proud to be the Official Airline of the NYRR Half Marathon Series. With over 260 destinations, Continental provides extensive service throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, and offers the most worldwide nonstops from the New York area. Book your flight today at continental.com.
Entry Fees
| Members* | Jr/Sr Members* | Non-Members | |
| On or before July 9 | $25 | $10 | $40 |
| July 10-23** | $30 | $15 | $45 |
| Event Day** | $35 | $20 | $50 |
No refunds, exchanges, or transfers on entry. No credit cards accepted after number pickup begins. Cash or check only.
* Members: You must provide your NYRR member number on event day to receive your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.
**All NYRR races are capped. Price and entry is subject to availability.
Register Now
Online and fax registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, provided race capacity has not been reached.
Online Application
Sponsors
The NYRR Half-Marathon Series is made possible by the support of our sponsors.
Race Scoring
[D-Tag Instructions]
[Scoring and results procedures]
Baggage Facilities
Free baggage facilities will be provided as a convenience. If you are planning to use this baggage service, bring a single, inexpensive bag and leave your valuables at home. New York Road Runners is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found is located in the volunteer tent on race day. Items can also be turned-in or claimed at NYRR's front desk on the next business day following the race.
Rules of Competition
All NYRR races are organized and directed under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with City of New York, Parks & Recreation and NYRR rules. Failure to do so may result in offenders being disqualified and possibly banned from NYRR events, including the ING New York City Marathon. [Click here for rules.]
Babystrollers / Babyjoggers are not permitted on the race course.
