Run Rockaway Beach Nyc Firecracker Half Marathon & 5k
Updated
Saturday, July 3, 2027, first start 6:30 AM, in Far Rockaway (BEACH 94TH ST ON THE BOARDWALK). Distances: 5K, Half marathon. Entry from $45 to $65; the 5K goes from $45 to $49 after March 10.
- Date
- Saturday, July 3, 2027
- Start time
- 6:30 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- BEACH 94TH ST ON THE BOARDWALK, Far Rockaway, NY 11693
- Area
- Queens, New York City
- Distances
- 5KHalf marathon
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $45 to $65 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Wednesday, March 10, 2027: 5K $45 → $49
- Registration
- Open. Opened August 1, online signup closes Saturday, July 3, 2027
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by March 10 to pay $45 instead of $49.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
WE ALSO OFFER DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION! Celebrate Saturday 3rd weekend with a Race Day at beautiful Rockaway Beach. 5K or Half Marathon. Saturday July 3rd, 2027, check in at 6:30am, Race Start 8:00am. The boardwalk venue is a perfect racecourse with no hills and amazing ocean views every mile.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.