QueensWay 5K 2026 — Woodhaven, NY

Date
October 4, 2026
Location
Woodhaven, NY
Venue
FORREST PARK
Start Time
9:10 AM
Sunrise
6:53 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
QueensWay 5K - FREE ENTRY!, 1 Mile - FREE ENTRY!
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QueensWay 5K Date: Sunday, October 4 RAIN OR SHINE! Race number pickup / registration opens at 8:00am Opening Cermony: 9:00am Race Start Time: 9:10 a.m. End Time: 1 p.m. Location Victory Field, Forest Park Woodhaven Blvd &, Myrtle Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418 Event Description In Queens, there’s a 3.5-mile stretch of abandoned railway that once ferried people to the Rockaway Beach peninsula. It has sat idle for nearly 60 years, mostly as a dangerous dumping ground—until now. Trust for Public Land is working alongside local residents, community partners, the City of New York, and organizations like Friends of the QueensWay to transform this forgotten space into the QueensWay: a 47-acre green corridor that will connect neighborhoods, expand access to the outdoors, and bring vital green space to Central Queens. Join us for the QueensWay 5K and be part of the movement to bring this vision to life. Stick around after the run for a lively finish line festival featuring local community partners, music, food, and more! Sponsorship Want to sponsor the QueensWay 5K? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. For questions or more information, please contact Ashley Roelofs, NY Trails Program Coordinator, at ashley.roelofs@tpl.org . To learn more about the QueensWay or to donate to Trust for Public Land, please visit https://www.tpl.org/our-work/queensway-project

Course & Travel Notes

The QueensWay 5K takes place in Woodhaven, New York on October 4, 2026, with a 9:10 AM start time, giving runners plenty of daylight after sunrise at 6:55 AM. The venue sits at a modest 52 feet elevation, and early October weather typically features highs around 65°F and lows near 50°F, with rain possible on about 30% of days in the month. Travelers can fly into John F. Kennedy International Airport, which is only 5.4 miles from the race venue, making for a quick and convenient transfer to Woodhaven.

⛰️ 52 ft elevation☀️ Typically 65°F / 50°F · 30% chance of rain✈️ John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) — 5.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is QueensWay 5K 2026 — Woodhaven, NY?

QueensWay 5K 2026 — Woodhaven, NY takes place on October 4, 2026. The race is held in Woodhaven, New York.

Where is QueensWay 5K 2026 — Woodhaven, NY held?

QueensWay 5K 2026 — Woodhaven, NY is held at FORREST PARK in Woodhaven, New York.

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