Sorry, Online Registration is Closed
Due to an unfortunate event, this race has been canceled.
All registrants have received a refund.
🍉 Queens Tastiest Race is Here! 🍉
Join us this June for a tasty summer event. Choose between a 5K or a 10K & run or walk the beautiful mixed road and hard packed trail at Forest Park. Enjoy some awesome tasty treats at the end of the race thanks to
our sponsor: All Round Foods!
The Watermelon Trails 5K & 10K Queens
June 25, 2023
9AM Start Rain or Shine
FREE Kiddie Fun Run 8:30AM
FOREST PARK
Woodhaven Blvd, Forest Park Dr.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
For public transportation please check out this link
WATERMELON TRAILS TEE!
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.
AWARDS
Watermelons to:
Top 1 M/F Overall
Top 1 M/F Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
BENEFICIARY
Never Stop Running Foundation is a 501(c)3: Supporting athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement as well as encouraging and promoting Olympic development for local emerging elite and post-collegiate runners.
COURSE
Paved & Trail Run! Gorgeous wide closed roads within Forest Park, enter the trails and enjoy the shade and friendly paths.
Enter off of Woodhaven Boulevard and walk a few minutes towards Victory Field (the blue track) and the start/finish/staging area and check in are right there!
5K = 1 Loop
10K = 2 Loops
Munsee Lenape/Canarsie Lands / Forest Park, Queens*
BATHROOMS
Restrooms located near finish line.
PUBLIC TRANSPORATION - Click HERE
GETTING YOUR BIB
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.
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)
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
Upload your times & photos beginning 6/25 - 7/2
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!
