Sri Chinmoy Thanksgiving Day 5K & 10K

Registration & Fees

*** THIS RACE IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT ***

There will be no further opportunities to register, online or in-person.  View a list of our other upcoming races here >>

Register online through RedPodium (a small processing fee applies).  Registration also available through RunSignup and Active, but processing fees are higher.

Same entry fee for 5K and 10K

$25 through Oct. 31
$30 through Nov. 18
$35 through Nov 26, 12 noon (or until race sells out!)

No race-day registration.  Entries strictly cannot be transferred to another person.

Remember: Register early and save yourself a few bucks, guarantee yourself a race shirt, and make things easier for us!

RACE START

9:00AM sharp for ALL runners in both the 5K and the 10K

KIDS RACE

Fun for the little ones, too!  There will be a Kids Race at 8:40 a.m., for children under 13.  Each child will be issued a mini race bib and receive a finisher medal and a small gift.  The course distance will be 400 meters or less, and there may be two separate heats, depending on the number of children and their ages.

Kids Race registration fee is $3 if pre-reserving a spot in advance (use "Kids race reservation" button further up), or $5 if registering for the first time on race-day.  In either case, you will need to pay the fee in cash on race-day, anytime from 8:00 a.m. onward.
Please note that children under 13 are not eligible to run the 5K or 10K.

The Course

A scenic, mostly flat and fast USATF certified 5K loop starting at the north end of Meadow Lake, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere, Fountain of the Planets, Queens Zoo, New York State Pavilion and Queens Museum of Art.  5K = 1 loop, 10K = 2 loops.
USATF course certification NY16032JG, NY16033JG.

Race Packets

Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($6.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race. Option available to US addresses only, through Nov. 16.  All packets will ship out Nov. 18.
For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 7:30-8:30AM.

TIMING / WEARING YOUR BIB

We will be using RaceResult chip timing this year.  For best read-rates, and to ensure you are included in the results, be sure to pin your bib visibly on your stomach, facing out, right side up.  This will also ensure a high tag rate for photos your are in, for you to download / share after the race.  Do not fold, crease, crumple, tear or cut your bib in any way as this can damage the chips on the back.

If you would like to avoid pinning your bib to your jacket or top, use of bib magnets or a bib belt is recommended

Race Shirts

*Race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by Nov. 14.
Shirt sizes are Unisex or Women's Fitted: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and Unisex 2XL

BAG CHECK

Bag check will be available at Race-Day Central starting at 7:45AM.  We cannot accommodate large bags / backpacks, and we cannot be responsible for any valuables.  Thank you for understanding.

Awards

Men’s and Women’s awards categories:

For 5K and 10K:
Under 50: Top 7
50-59: Top 3
60-69: Top 2
70 & over: First Place

Custom medals for all finishers

Awards Ceremony at 9:50 AM for 5K, 10:15 AM for 10K

Award rankings are based on gun times (not chip times)

Post-Race Pancake Breakfast

Pancakes are more enjoyable when they are earned, and we're cooking them up fresh for everyone on race-day!  

NOTE:  Due to the large field this year, pancakes will only be served to registered runners with a bib (this includes children in the Kids Race).  Each runner will receive one large pancake, plus toppings - maple syrup, whip cream + more!

Time Limits

5K: 1 hr
10K: 1 hr 30 min

Age Restrictions

Participants in the 5K must be 13 or older to compete, 15 or older for the 10K

Race Results

Results will be posted within 24 hours, and emailed to all finishers.

Course Records

5K:  Men:  15:34 Rich Ryan, Nov. 24, 2022.  Women:  17:44 Laura Nicholson, Nov. 23, 2023

10K:  Men: 35:22 Anthony Pena, Nov. 24, 2022.  Women:  40:11 Mara Kennedy, Nov. 25, 2021

Cancellation Policy

We live in uncertain times.  If we are forced to cancel this event owing to circumstances beyond our control, including, but not limited to:

• New or modified COVID-19 regulations/restrictions imposed by park officials or city or state governments;
• Unsafe conditions in the park, such as excessive snow or ice on the roadways, or other severe weather related conditions;

the event will be converted to a virtual one.  Registered participants will still receive race giveaways and finisher medals in the mail upon completion of the virtual race, and trophies will be mailed to winners as per the awards breakdown above.

Race Credit / Refund Policy

Please view our policy here before submitting a request for refund or credit.

Visit us in Queens!

Stop by for a visit!  Enjoy food, shopping & more, in a peaceful atmosphere:

Dining:
Annam Brahma Restaurant  (718) 523-2600
Smile of the Beyond (Breakfast & Lunch)  (718) 739-7453
Panorama of My Silence-Heart Cafe  (718) 206-4960

Shopping:
Guru Health Foods  (718) 291-7406
Divine Robe Supreme (Clothing and gift boutique) (718) 523-2082
Guru Stationery (Stationery and gift shop) (718) 523-3471

Services:
The Manifestation-Glow (Full service design & printing) (718) 380-5259
Victory-Factory (Screen printing supplies)  (718) 454-2255