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See below for last years race info too.

🐰 This run is ear-resistable! 🥚

Spend Easter morning running or walking with family and friends! This annual Spring event takes place at iconic Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Choose between a 5K or a 10K and go home with some cute and cuddly swag and some treats by All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

THE GREAT EASTER BASKET 5K & 10K

April 5, 2026
9:30AM START
FREE Kiddie Run 9AM Start
Rain or Shine

FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

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

GET A BUNNY TEE AND GREAT EASTER MEDAL!

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 & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

5K Pacers ranging from 20min through 30 min

10K Pacers ranging from 40 min through 1:05

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+

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

10K = 2 Loops
10K runners MUST run through the finish line each loop for accurate results.
View the USATF Certified course map HERE

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO NON-5K 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 on the East side of the course near Ave of Commerce & Ave of Progress.

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

PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

For Public transportation please check out this link.

GETTING YOUR BIB

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.

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)

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

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.

QUESTIONS

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RESULTS & PHOTOS

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