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Stoplight Party
5K & 10K - Queens
& FREE Kids Dash to the Finish 30 Minutes before!
February 4, 2023
10AM Start Rain or Shine
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
PARKING: Queens Museum, Building, Meridian Road
WALK TO QUEENS THEATER
CHASING LOVE & PR'S. NOT IN THAT ORDER.
Taken, Undecided, Single? Come down to Lovin' Queens this February; the month of love! Bring a partner, and if you're undecided or single, get ready to mingle with other runners and walkers alike.
GET A STOPLIGHT PART-TEE!
REGISTER BY 1/14 TO GET A PERSONALIZED RELATIONSHIP STATUS BIB
AMENITIES
'Informal' bag check as elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. There will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.
Bathrooms are located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.
Hydration will be provided at finish line.
High Quality Refreshments provided by All Round Foods!
Virtual Option: Compete virtually. You have from the first day of the event and a full week to log your time and up to 5 photos! Your items will begin shipping the first day of the event. More info at the bottom of the page.
AGE GROUP ONLINE RECOGNITION
Top 1 F/M/X: Overall
Top 1 F/M/X: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
BENEFICIARY
Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.
COURSE
USATF CERTIFIED 5K Course. Traverse the scenic park; visit the Unisphere twice and run around the Fountain of the Planets! Start & Finish near the Queens Theater visiting so much of the historic and beautiful park! View the USATF Certified course map HERE
5K = 1 Loop
10K = 2 Loops of 5K Course
Start & Finish: North side of Queens Theater.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO 10K PARTICIPANTS:
You must run through the finish line mats for EACH loop for accurate split times and synced split and finish line photos.
BATHROOMS
Porto-Johns located near finish line and NYC Parks building/bathroom located just after Mile 2.
Munsee Lenape/Matinecock/Canarsie Lands / Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens*
GETTING YOUR BIB
Virtual: Your bib will be mailed directly to you beginning the Monday prior. Please allow 3-5 days to receive after signing up late. If you don't get your bib in the mail by race day, please use the live chat at elitefeats.com to confirm your shipping address (include an apartment number if applicable)
In-Person options: Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.
Have your bib mailed to you prior to the race for $10! *(must be registered 10 days in advance to get a bib mailed)
Wearing Your Bib: The mid-torso is the sweet spot for accurate results. Please be sure to wear your bib just above your belly button, right side up, for best read-rates. Do not fold, crumple or cut your bib in any way. It must be visible to onlookers and not get in the way of your arms/legs. Please use four pins, or four alternative-securing gear such as race magnets, in each corner to ensure proper placement and visibility.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
For Public transportation please check out this link
QUESTIONS
RESULTS & PHOTOS
LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats
TEAM ROSTER
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'
HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.
WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!
