RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K

Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

Location: Far Rockaway, NY; BEACH 94TH ST ON THE BOARDWALK, BEACH 94TH STREET, 11693
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Celebrate the July 5th weekend with a flat, scenic run along Rockaway Beach, featuring refreshing ocean views and a festive atmosphere.

Scenic
Festive

Join the Run Rockaway Beach Firecracker Half Marathon & 5K to celebrate July 5th weekend with a scenic race day. Enjoy the beautiful Rockaway Beach boardwalk, offering a perfectly flat course with amazing ocean views at every mile. This event provides a wonderful opportunity to run by the sea, whether you're tackling the half marathon's two loops or the 5K's out-and-back route. It's a refreshing way to embrace the holiday weekend.

What to expect

Run a flat course on the Rockaway Beach boardwalk with continuous ocean views.
Stay hydrated with at least four water stops per half marathon loop.
Receive a t-shirt, medal, and post-race snacks.

Standout details

Beautiful Rockaway Beach setting
Amazing ocean views every mile
Perfectly flat boardwalk course
T-shirt, medal, and snacks included

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sun, Jul 5, 6:30 AM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Sep 2, 2025, 4:01 AM EDT · Closes Mar 12, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Jul 5, 6:30 AM EDT · From $69.90
Opens Sep 2, 2025, 4:01 AM EDT · Closes Mar 13, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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From the organizer

WE ALSO OFFER DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION! Celebrate July 5th weekend with a Race Day at beautiful Rockaway Beach. 5K or Half Marathon. Saturday July 5th, 2026, 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. RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH FIRECRACKER HALF MARATHON & 5K Sunday July 5th 6:30am Pick up Bib Tag, T-Shirt and check in on Beach 94th. 8:00am Half Marathon and 5K Start. Both Start & finish are on 94th on Boardwalk. Half Marathon is 2 loops from Beach 94th west, U-turn on beach 124 St east to 54 street U-turn west and back to Beach 94th street and repeat. 5k is an out and back course. Start on Beach 94 street, go west to Beach124 street, U turn east back to finish on 94 street.

Public Parking in Lot on Beach 94th There are at least 4 water stops for each of the 2 loops for the half marathon

T-SHIRT/ MEDAL AND SNACKS

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