Sorry, Online Registration is Closed
World AIDS Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K
December 1, 2024
10AM Start - Rain or Shine
Rockaway Beach Playground
7215 Beach Front Rd, Far Rockaway, NY, 11692
AMENITIES
- All participants will receive a dryfit t-shirt painted by a Kenyan artist with a matching medal!
- Water/sports drink every 1.5 miles
- Snacks by Glen Wolther of All Round Foods
- All participants receive $25 in restaurant gift certificates to: Remys of Hewlett $10, The Cabana of Long Beach $5, Lido Kosher Deli of Long Beach $5, and Runyon's of Seaford $5
- LIVE / Text / Email Results
- FREE Finish Line Photos
- Personalized Bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance
- BAG CHECK: there will be a place to check items, but we cannot guarantee security (please do not bring valuables)
- Bathrooms will be open at 67th street and 86th street
- Ramada Inn of Rockville Centre is offering 15% discounts to all participants; you must book your reservation via 516-678-1100
AWARDS
Trophies + $20/$25 gift certificates or a pound of Starbucks coffee to:
5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon
- Top 3 M/F Overall
- Top 3 M/F Overall Masters (40+)
Marathon ONLY
- Top 3 M/F Senior Masters (60+)
Teams
We will have two raffle prizes: a photo by award winning runner and photographer, Long Island's own Ronald Friedman, and a $100 gift certificate to SaVinos of Lynbrook, to be eligible you must have at least 3 team members, photo & certificate goes to Team Captain.
Whichever team. including virtual runners, gets the most registration dollars receives:
- 1st place: A $500 donation
- 2nd place: A $400 donation
- 3rd place: A $300 donation
The donation will be made to a 501 (c) (3), but not to a school, place of worship, scholarship, or political cause.
BENEFICIARY
Proceeds will benefit the Foundation's work in Kenya and St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Harmony HealthCare Long Island and Campaign Against Hunger.
BIB PICKUP
In-Person: Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.
- Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number!
- You must know your bib number in order to pick up your bib. If you do not know your bib number there will be a Self Lookup area.
- If you register more than 24 hours in advance, your bib number will be texted or emailed to you at least 2 hours prior to bib pickup.
- If you register within 24 hours of bib pickup please bring your confirmation email, either on your phone or printed, in order to be assigned a bib.
Virtual (if applicable): Are shipped to you! Shipping window ranges from one week prior to the event to one week post event.
COURSE
5K starts running WEST until the West Turnaround and heads back to the Finish line.
10K runs the 5K route twice.
Half Marathon runs to the West Turnaround, through the finish, runs to the East Turnaround, through the finish to complete one loop. They run the entire circuit twice.
Full Marathon runs the entire circuit four times.
Please click here for the USATF Certified Map
PARKING
Off street parking is available.
There is a small lot adjacent to ramp at boardwalk at 73rd street.
QUESTIONS
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 12/1 - 12/13
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!