🎅🏿 Merry Christmas to all & to all a PR! 🦌

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the course, not a creature was stirring, not even a horse; Come down to Queens and run with care, in hopes that some great fun, swag and treats from All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water would be there.

'Twas the Night Before 5K
& FREE Kiddie Dash!
December 15, 2024
10AM Start
FREE Kiddie Dash 9:30AM
Rain or Shine

PARKING: Queens Museum, Building, Meridian Road
WALK TO QUEENS THEATER

GET A FINISHER 'MEDAL' ORNAMENT & TWAS' THE NIGHT SHIRT!

'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 & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

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

As there are FINISHER MEDALS there are no additional award medals.

Top 1 F/M/X: Overall

Top 1 F/M/X: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

BENEFITS

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!

5K = 1 Loop
View the USATF Certified Course Map HERE
Start Line: North side of Queens Theater.

BATHROOMS
Porto-Johns located near finish line and NYC Parks building/bathroom on the East side of the course near Ave of Commerce & Ave of Progress (left side of the map below)

Munsee Lenape/Matinecock/Canarsie Lands / Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens*

PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Please view the site map above for parking areas if you are driving in. 

Public parking can be found at the Queens Theater or Queens Museum.

For Public transportation please check out this link.

GETTING YOUR BIB

Virtual: Your bib will be mailed directly to you as soon as the race gear arrives, which may be close to the race date. 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 near the Queens Theater!

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.

QUESTIONS

[email protected]

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 12/15 - 12/22TRACKING 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!

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