Citizens Queens 10K

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If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a New York Road Runners event, please follow the process explained here. To request guide and support runners, email accessibility@nyrr.org at time of registration. All requests must be placed by the registered athlete 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 2,000 spots in the NYRR Race Free Program and more than 6,000 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 in September.

• 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 visit our cashless kiosk at the NYRR RUNCenter.
• 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) on the following dates: 

• Tuesday, May 19, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 20, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 21, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 22, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 23, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, May 24, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.



**The RUNCENTER will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day**



• Tuesday, May 26, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Wednesday, May 27, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 28, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Friday, May 29, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 30, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, May 31, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Monday, June 1, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 2, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.  
• Wednesday, June 3, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, June 4, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Friday, June 5, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, June 6, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Monday, June 8, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 9, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.  
• Wednesday, June 10, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, June 11, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Friday, June 12, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, June 13, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 14, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Monday, June 15, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 16, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.  
• Wednesday, June 17, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, June 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 



**The RUNCENTER will be closed June 19 for Juneteenth**

Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines. 

All participants will receive a New Balance Singlet at number pickup.

On race day, number pickup will be available beginning at 5:45 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located in David Dinkins Circle).

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. 

Race Numbers will also be available for pickup at the Citizens Woodside Branch (5120 Northern Boulevard, Woodside, NY) on the following dates:

• Wednesday, June 17: 12:00 p.m–5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, June 18: 12:00 p.m–5:00 p.m.

Race numbers will be available for pickup at the New Balance Flatiron Flagship Store (150 5th Ave, New York, NY 10011) on the following dates:

• Wednesday, June 10: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, June 11: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 17: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, June 18: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

On race day, number pickup will be available beginning at 5:45 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located in David Dinkins Circle).

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. 

This race will start in two waves:

• Corrals AA-F starts at 7:45 a.m.
• Corrals G-L starts at 8:15 a.m.

The course starts and finishes in Flushing Meadows Corona Park near the Fountain of the Planets. Runners will go on an adventurous tour of the park over the 10K distance with sights including the Unisphere, the Queens Museum, and more!

Mile 1: Start on Meridian Road between the Avenue of Discovery and the Avenue of Research. Follow Meridian Road before turning left onto Meadow Lake Road West/Meadow Lake Promenade.

Mile 2: Follow Meadow Lake Drive West and bear right onto Meadow Drive. Turn right to continue on Meadow Drive and around Meadowlark Circle. Cross the Amphitheater Bridge and continue on Avenue of Asia, then turn right onto Pacific Avenue and right onto Meridian Road.

Mile 3: Follow Meridian Road and take a right onto New York Avenue, followed by an immediate left onto Hall of Science Bridge. Turn right after exiting the bridge to loop around the Hall of Science. Take the Avenue of Science to continue onto Zoo Path.

Mile 4: Take Zoo Path across Zoo Bridge, then turn left from United Nations Avenue South onto Avenue of the States. Turn left onto United Nations Avenue North, then return to New York Avenue to head back down Meridian Road. Turn left onto Perimeter Road, once again onto Avenue of the States to the foot of the New York State Pavillion.

Mile 5: Turn right on United Nations Avenue South, then turn right to loop around Maloof Skate Park. Take another right onto United Nations Avenue South, followed by a left onto Avenue of Africa. Turn right before you reach the Unisphere to pass between the Etched Granite Pavement landmark and Fountain of the Fairs, taking a right onto Avenue of the Americas. Turn left onto United Nations Avenue North, then turn left at the Freedom of the Human Spirit statue and continue past the Unisphere.

Mile 6: Continue toward United Nations Avenue South, then make a U-turn back around the Unisphere to United Nations Avenue North. Turn left onto Avenue of the Americas, then right at New York Avenue / David Dinkins Circle, before making another right onto the Avenue of Commerce. Follow the Avenue of Commerce, turn right onto Herbert Hoover Promenade, and continue toward the Unisphere. Just before reaching the Unisphere, turn left toward Astronaut Court and proceed toward Dwight Eisenhower Promenade. Mile 6 is on Dwight Eisenhower Promenade and the finish is just before the Fountain of the Planets.

We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.

On race day, number pickup will be available beginning at 5:45 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located in David Dinkins Circle).

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.

The following race-day amenities will be provided and are subject to availability.

Course

• Water
• Gatorade

Post-Finish

• Water
• Maurten Bar
• Pretzels
• Gatorade
• Recovery bag

For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

Check back closer to race day for details.

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.

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

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 (March 7-15)
• United Airlines NYC Half (March 15)
• Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half Medal (May 9-17)
• RBC Brooklyn Half (May 16)
• Citizens Queens 10K (June 13)
• New Balance Bronx 10 Mile (September 19)
• NYRR Staten Island Half (October 11)

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.