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See below for last years race info too.

🌞 Don't Let the Summer Run Out! 🏃‍♂️

Get in a Last Bash at the Beach with a beautiful Rockaway Beach boardwalk 5K/10K. Enjoy the boardwalk's beachin' views on a certified route! End the season on a runner's high with a sweet tee and quality treats courtesy of All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

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Last Bash at the Beach 5K & 10K
September 6, 2026
9AM Start
Rain or Shine

7215 Beach Front Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Nearby street Parking available - Public Transportation is encouraged!

GET A BEACH 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 and turn around. Public water fountains are also available on the boardwalk approximately every quarter mile.

High Quality Refreshments provided by All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

AGE GROUP ONLINE RECOGNITION

There will be no awards but if you want to see how you stack up, these standings will be posted online and texted/emailed to you.

Top 1 M/F/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

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO 10K PARTICIPANTS:

You must run through the finish line mats for EACH loop for accurate split times and synced split and finish line photos.

Bathrooms. Public bathrooms located by start & finish and public bathrooms on course.

Water stops on course (public water fountains every quarter mile. One volunteer water stop stationed at the 5K Turnaround) and provided at finish line.

5K = Out & Back
10K = 2 Loops

Click Here or On the Map to Enlarge It

Munsee Lenape & Canarsie Lands / Rockaway Beach, NY*

GETTING YOUR BIB

In-Person: See event staff starting 1 hour before the event. Register 3 weeks in advance for a personalized bib. Bib number required for pickup; use Self Lookup or Bib Lookup if needed. Last-minute registrants (within 24 hours) will receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds.

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

Nearby street Parking available - Public Transportation is encouraged!

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.

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!