The Queens NYC Chiller is a running event held on December 27, 2026, in Flushing, New York, featuring a half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The race starts at 9:30 AM near Avenue of the Americas. Entry fees range from $45 to $85 depending on registration timing and distance selected. This post-Christmas race date offers an opportunity to log miles during the holiday season while potentially avoiding peak summer heat. Whether you're targeting a half marathon distance or prefer the shorter 5K or 10K options, you'll want accommodation within reasonable travel distance of Flushing. Given the early morning start time, proximity to your hotel becomes especially practical for runners needing to get to the starting area before dawn.
From the Race Organizer
Location & Information About Join us on December 28th for these inaugural holiday season races, the Queens NYC Chiller Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K . The runner's designed course, named The Rocket , uses long tree lined promenades with vistas of the city, massive Unisphere and Rocket Thrower installations, and all that makes Flushing Meadow Corona Park the heart of this amazing community. The course for Half Marathon athletes is a fast 3.27 mile loop that they complete 4 times. 10K athletes run most of the same course with a short cut off so that they complete 3.1 miles for each loop, thus completing 2 loops to finish. 5K athletes run this same course once. Each loop is chip timed real time, with digital mapping, and live streaming. It's a wonderful way to keep up with your racing in the most incredible city in the world. Join us! Race Details Packet Pick-Up: BIB Pick Up is on race day only! 30 - 60 min. before your start time. Look for an email from the Race Director on the week of the event that includes the official start time. The start time will be determined on the week of the event and is based on the weather forecast. Amenities •Free pictures and video available on results page. LIVE timing. •High-quality technical shirt. •Commemorative Finisher Medal. •Huge medal awards. •Baggage check-in and toilets will be provided. •Water stations every 1.5 miles: gels, sports drink. •Your friends can watch your progress and you can get all the info that you need by using RaceMap on our live page. •Portable toilets are located at the start. There will also be portable and public toilets located on the course. You can access these prior to, during and after the event. Timing RESULTS and SPLITS PER LOOP are posted LIVE on our results page that links to raceresult. We use the latest German engineered technologies and equipment specifically designed to score and track your run. We place timing devices at the U-turns of our course to assure that all runners complete the course. In addition, you must start in the correct wave within the first 1-2 minutes of the start of your wave/category to be included in the awards ceremony. Late arrivals will be timed and included in the results if your finish time does NOT affect the awards ceremony. If you arrive late you still need to inform the timer before you start. You MUST wear your BIB on your front torso to assure that you get timed. You will get timing splits each time that you run past the START and at two additional locations. Your time will be posted online at the following RESULTS PAGE. You can share this with your fans so that they see your splits as they happen.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Flushing, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K 2026 — Flushing, NY?
Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K 2026 — Flushing, NY takes place on December 27, 2026. The race is held in Flushing, New York.
Where is Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K 2026 — Flushing, NY held?
Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K 2026 — Flushing, NY is held at Avenue of the Americas in Flushing, New York.
Where can I find hotels near Queens NYC Chiller Half • 10K • 5K 2026 — Flushing, NY?
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