Citizens Queens 10K
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Citizens Queens 10K9+1 Credit 4 Out of 6 Credit Finisher Medals Club Points Scored Prize Money
Join us in celebrating "The World's Borough" at the Citizens Queens 10K in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, June 20.
Citizens is thrilled to return for the third consecutive year as the title sponsor of the fourth race in the NYRR Five Borough Series. Experience the park that draws visitors from all five boroughs, featuring historic pathways, scenic trails, and exciting activities. And stay for the post-race festivities, delicious treats, and more!
This race serves as a 9+1 qualifier for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon and as a 4 Out of 6 program qualifier for the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half.
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The Member-Only Standby List for the Citizens Queens 10K is full. If you already submitted your name to the Member-Only Standby List for this event, you could be selected from the standby list and sent a non-complimentary invitation code up to 48 hours before the event date.
Active NYRR Members can read about the Member-Only Standby List here.
When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.
All event information is subject to change.
Kids of all abilities and ages 2 to 18 are welcome to join the Flushing Meadows Kids Run at the Citizens Queens 10K race-day fun. Registration is required and completely FREE—made possible by the generosity of our community. Visit the event webpage to sign up and learn more.
Check out our training resources that'll help you prepare for race day.
- In-person Group Training, geared toward local New York City runners who enjoy running with others
- Virtual training through NYRR x Runna, the world's top-rated running coach app, to train anywhere, anytime
- Free training guides and tips through our Runner Resources
NYRR offers Protecht, a refund program that provides registration fee protection on all paid events. This includes races and Group Training, and it will protect NYRR x Runna fees if it is an add-on to a race. To learn more, click here.
If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a NYRR event, please follow the process explained here. To request to register a support runner, the runner must fill out the following form. All requests must be placed by runners at least two weeks prior to the event.
NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.
To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.
We at New York Road Runners believe running should be accessible to everyone. To help, we created NYRR Race Free to provide race fee assistance to those who qualify financially.
In 2026, we will offer 1,000 spots in the NYRR Race Free Program and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including entry for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Accepted NYRR Race Free participants will receive up to 6 complimentary entries to our weekly races and the opportunity to access training for free.
The 2026 application period is now closed. We invite you to apply for the 2027 NYRR Race Free program, which is expected to open in October 2026. Please visit the NYRR Race Free page for updates.
- Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
- Runners can register as woman, man, or nonbinary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
- If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please reach out to our Runner Services team for assistance. Please be sure to include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.
- This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.
- This race is a 4 Out of 6 program qualifier.
Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues). Please check back closer to race day for race number pickup details.
Check back closer to race day for details.
Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.
Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.
Check back closer to race day for details.
Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed. Only clear bags may be checked at bag check, we are unable to check opaque bags of any size.
NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.
Check back closer to race day for details.
For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.
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Live, unofficial results/runner tracking will be available in the NYRR App during the event. Please note: Runner tracking is available at all scored races.
After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.
Awards will be presented on site to the top three finishers in the overall men, women, and nonbinary divisions. Runners who place in the top three of their age group will be able to claim an award in the days following the race by filling out our Age-Group Awards Claim Form.
All prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and nonbinary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for prize money and time bonuses, including Top Queens Finisher, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least March 13, 2026 through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 42 minutes or faster.
| Individual Prize Money | |
|---|---|
| 1st | $800 |
| 2nd | $600 |
| 3rd | $300 |
| 4th | $200 |
| 5th | $100 |
NYRR Member Division Top Queens Finisher
The top man, woman, and nonbinary finisher from Queens, based on Net Time, who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements will be awarded $500. Residency is determined by zip code at the time of registration. Cumulative with overall prize money, if applicable.
NYRR Member Division Time Bonuses
| $100 |
Race winner who meets the NYRR Member Division requirements and breaks the existing event record, based on Gun Time. Bonus is available to the race winner, only, and they must break, not tie, the mark: Men: 29:21, Julius Arile Lomeriyang, 2012 Women: 33:16, Etaferahu Temesgen, 2015 Nonbinary: 33:16, Jacob Caswell, 2022 |
| $100 |
Top three finishers who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and complete the course in under the following standards, based on Net Time: Men: 31:00 Women: 36:00 Nonbinary: 36:00 |
In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.
The 4 Out of 6 program allows NYRR members who meet the eligibility requirements to gain guaranteed entry to the United Airlines NYC Half.
Eligibility for entry to the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half will be guaranteed for NYRR members who complete four qualifying events in 2026 and have an active membership by the last qualifying event of the 2026 4 Out of 6 program (the NYRR Staten Island Half on October 11, 2026).
The following races in 2026 will count toward the 4 Out of 6 program qualification for the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half (Please note all dates are pending permit approval and subject to change):
- NYRR Manhattan 10K (February 1)
- Virtual United Airlines NYC Half Medal (Dates TBD)
- United Airlines NYC Half (March 15)
- Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half Medal (Dates TBD)
- RBC Brooklyn Half (May 16)
- Citizens Queens 10K (June 13)
- New Balance Bronx 10 Mile (TBD)
- NYRR Staten Island Half (TBD)
If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.
No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.
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