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'Twas the Night Before 5K

Name: 'Twas the Night Before 5K
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-12
Location: Queens

Queens, New York, United States

calendar_today 12 Dec, 2026

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sell $10.00

About the Event

Celebrate the holiday season with a festive 5K run and free Kiddie Dash on December 12, 2026. The race begins at 9:30 AM for the kids' dash and 10 AM for the main event in Queens, New York. Participants can enjoy a scenic route through the heart of the city while taking in the Christmas spirit.
The day promises to be filled with fun activities and treats from All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water. Runners will receive special holiday-themed swag including a finisher's ornament medal and a festive 'Twas The Night Before 5K shirt, perfect for commemorating this joyous event.
Parking is available at the Queens Museum Building on Meridian Road, or you can walk to the starting line near Queens Theater. Join us in making memories that will last long after the holiday season has passed.
Participants are encouraged to come out and enjoy a morning of running and celebration regardless of weather conditions. The event promises an atmosphere filled with cheer as runners gather early for pre-race festivities before hitting the streets of Queens together.

Races Offered

Bib Mailing*

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

69 days remaining

sell

$ 10.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Queens.

thermostat Temperature

-1.0° / 6.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

-5.5° / 2.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 54m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.3 cm

air Avg wind speed

11.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:11

nightlight Sunset

17:29

About Queens

Learn more about the host city, Queens.

Queens, coextensive with Queens County, is the largest by area of the five boroughs and counties of New York City, New York. Located near the western end of Long Island, it is bordered by the borough of Brooklyn to its west, and by Nassau County to its east, and shares maritime borders with the boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as with New Jersey. Queens is the most linguistically diverse place in the world, as well as one of the most ethnically diverse.

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