The New Yorker Half, 10K, and 5K Shake Out

About the Event

Shake it before the Marathon! The course is in Flushing Meadow Corona Park, right next to the iconic Unisphere. The course is in one of NYC's most beautiful parks and goes around a lake, landmarks, and unforgettable views. The course for Half Marathon athletes is a flat and fan friendly 3.275 Mile loop that Half Marathoners will run 4 times. The course for 10K and 5K athletes is a 3.1 Mile loop that 10K athletes will run twice and 5K athletes will run once. Every loop will be timed in real time! It’s a great way to keep up with your racing in the most incredible city in the world. Join us!

RACE DAY
Show up ready to run approximately 45 minutes prior to the start. If you do not have your bib follow directions from staff.
START TIMES
9:30 A.M. - HALF MARATHON
9:45 AM - 10 K RACE
9:45 AM - 5 K RACE
LOCATION:
Start location is by the Unisphere.
COURSE VIDEO LINK

COURSE SUPPORT:

Traditional water and gatorade support stations with paper cups. Also, power gels handed out to keep you going.

Trash recepticals and volunteers on the course for all trash.
AMENITIES
Technical T-shirt, die cast finisher medal, plaque awards for top 3 overall and in age groups of 3.
TIMING

Every loop is timed in real time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race.
AWARDS
Overall Top three awards to male and female winners
Age group awards for age groups of 19 & under, and for age groups 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$75.00

VIRTUAL ONLY - HALF

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$50.00

10K Race

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:35

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$60.00

VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:35

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$50.00

5K Race

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:40

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$50.00

VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:40

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$50.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Forest Hills.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.3° / 12.4°

wb_sunny 0.3° / 8.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.0 /

water_drop 65.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.3° / 12.4°

wb_sunny 0.3° / 8.5°

air 12.0 km/h

water_drop 65.9%

About Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a neighborhood in the central portion of the borough of Queens in New York City. It is adjacent to Corona to the north, Rego Park and Glendale to the west, Forest Park to the south, Kew Gardens to the southeast, and Flushing Meadows–Corona Park and Kew Gardens Hills to the east.