EVENT INFO

⚡AIN'T NO BOD LIKE A DAD BOD 💪

Your body is a temple; get out for a 5K or 10K on the Boardwalk at Rockaway Beach and show it off! This gorgeous, scenic out and back will have you feeling good! Finish up with some yummy treats from All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water!

Dad Bod 5K & 10K
June 21, 2026
9AM Start - Rain or Shine

Rockaway Beach
7215 Beach Front Rd, Far Rockaway, NY, 11692

GET A DAD BOD TEE!


REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

Total may vary, based on additional options, such as donations.

EVENT
EARLY BIRD
MAY 31
RACE DAY
IN PERSON 5K
$38.98*
$42.08*
$44.15*
IN PERSON 10K
$44.15*
$47.26*
$49.33*
VIRTUAL 5K
$44.15*
$44.15*
$44.15*
VIRTUAL 10K
$49.33*
$49.33*
$49.33*

*Includes processing fee

  • Register 3 weeks in advance to get your name on your bib!

  • Register 3 weeks in advance to get your name on your bib!

  • Includes Shirt and Name on your bib!

  • Includes Shirt and Name on your bib!

Not a Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) member? Join HERE!

$4.15
$44.15

Teal & Steel Membership – save on this race and more!

Enjoy exclusive perks for beginners, walkers, racers, and lifelong runners.

Learn more here.

PARTICIPANT INFO

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL DONATION?

100% of donations 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.

Suggested Amounts
$0.00
$44.15

JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM

Would you like to join or create a team?

TEAM ROSTER


READ & INITIAL

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, race fees are used for race expenses and cannot be returned.

In consideration of accepting this entry, I understand and agree to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and waive, release and hold harmless Never Stop Running Foundation Dad Bod 5K & 10K, Rockaway Beach, The Borough of Queens, elitefeats inc., and any volunteers and all race sponsors and their agents, employees and representatives for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities and causes of action related to my participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I further grant permission to any of the foregoing organizations to take and use photographs, video, and recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above-named organizations and persons harmless of any claims which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant as well.

Add Purchase Protection for a small fee and get a 100% refund of your event purchase if you're prevented from attending due to a qualifying unforeseen circumstance. See all that's covered.

Purchase Protection will give you a 100% refund should you encounter:

Sudden illness or injury
Death in the family
Transportation Failure
Employment Obligations
Acts of Nature
Crime & Home Emergency

Get a 100% refund of your original event purchase, including taxes and fees, if a qualifying unforeseen circumstance prevents you from attending. Certain exclusions apply. Not valid for events, attendees, or travel outside the USA. Purchase Protection is not insurance and is charged separately. Read full terms and conditions.

$44.15

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Location Information

  • Rockaway Beach Playground
  • 7215 Beach Front Rd, Far Rockaway, NY, 11692 US
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⚡AIN'T NO BOD LIKE A DAD BOD 💪

Your body is a temple; get out for a 5K or 10K on the Boardwalk at Rockaway Beach and show it off! This gorgeous, scenic out and back will have you feeling good! Finish up with some yummy treats from All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water!

Dad Bod 5K & 10K
June 21, 2026
9AM Start - Rain or Shine

Rockaway Beach
7215 Beach Front Rd, Far Rockaway, NY, 11692

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

For public transportation please check out this link.


GET A DAD BOD SHIRT!


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 and 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 RECOGNITION

Recognition for the following:

Top 1 Overall M/F/X

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

COURSE

Out & Back Loop = 5K
2 Loops = 10K

*IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO 10K PARTICIPANTS: please run through the finish line mats on EACH loop for accurate split & finish times.

BATHROOMS
Porto-Johns located near finish line and public restrooms available along the boardwalk.

HYDRATION
Water available at the turn-around and at the finish line - 10K will pass by water stations twice each. There are public water fountains throughout the course.

Munsee Lenape & Canarsie Lands / Rockaway Beach, NY*

GETTING YOUR BIB

In-Person:
Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time at the finish line on Beach 72nd St.

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)

PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Rockaway Beach - Public Transportation

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

A portion of event 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.

100% of donations and fundraising directly impacts NSRF:

QUESTIONS

[email protected]

RESULTS & PHOTOS

LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats


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!

SPONSORED BY

UPCOMING COACHING



*Proud partners with Rising Hearts and the Running on Native Lands Initiative. As we continue to host, and work with non-profits, on endurance events to raise awareness for community projects we will, in conjunction, take this opportunity to recognize and support Indigenous Peoples and communities by staying committed to acknowledging the lands we have access and privilege to run on. To help build more inclusive spaces and communities or to learn more: Running on Native Lands Toolkit. 

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