The Run Rockaway Beach Half Marathon (Tune Up) & 5K is a popular fall road race held along the scenic boardwalk at Beach 94th Street in Far Rockaway, Queens. The event offers two race distances: a half marathon, consisting of two fast and flat loops along the oceanfront, and a 5K, featuring a shorter out-and-back course perfect for beginners or speed-focused runners. Race-day amenities including a t-shirt, chip timing, finisher medal, and on-course hydration stations stocked with water and Gatorade. Organized by the Rockaway Track Club, the event is ideal for runners tuning up for a fall marathon or simply enjoying a scenic, coastal run. With easy access to public transportation and plenty of local eateries nearby, the race offers both performance and atmosphere in one memorable seaside experience.
Race Date:
27 September, 2025
The Run Rockaway Beach Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile race held along the flat and breezy boardwalk of Far Rockaway, Queens, offering runners a fast, two-loop course ideal for fall marathon preparation. This coastal half marathon features chip timing, hydration stations, and finisher medals for all participants.
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The Run Rockaway Beach Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile race held along the flat and breezy boardwalk of Far Rockaway, Queens, offering runners a fast, two-loop course ideal for fall marathon preparation. This coastal half marathon features chip timing, hydration stations, and finisher medals for all participants.
The Run Rockaway Beach Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Run Rockaway Beach Half Marathon takes place in Far Rockaway, New York, United States of America.
Runna classifies the Run Rockaway Beach Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The Run Rockaway Beach Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile race held along the flat and breezy boardwalk of Far Rockaway, Queens, offering runners a fast, two-loop course ideal for fall marathon preparation. This coastal half marathon features chip timing, hydration stations, and finisher medals for all participants.
The Run Rockaway Beach Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Run Rockaway Beach Half Marathon takes place in Far Rockaway, New York, United States of America.
Runna classifies the Run Rockaway Beach Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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