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See below for last years race info too.

⚡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

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RESULTS & PHOTOS

LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
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