Celebrate the end of 2026 with the Queens New Year's Eve 5K, taking place on December 31, 2026. This race offers runners and walkers an opportunity to traverse the scenic paths of Corona Park under the glow of holiday lights, setting a positive tone for the new year ahead. Participants will gather at the starting line near the Queens Museum Building on Meridian Road, where parking is available. The event kicks off promptly at 7 PM, with all participants encouraged to arrive early and enjoy pre-race festivities. Before the race begins, runners can grab some refreshments from All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water, ensuring they are fueled up for their final miles of the year. The course itself winds through Corona Park’s picturesque trails, offering stunning views as dusk turns into nightfall on New Year's Eve. As you run or walk alongside fellow enthusiasts, take in the festive atmosphere that fills the air with anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead in 2027. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to ring in the new year by setting your goals early and making a positive start to your fitness journey. Be sure to pick up one of the commemorative Queens New Year's Eve T-shirts, which are available at the event. Join us for an unforgettable evening that combines physical activity with community spirit as we bid farewell to 2026 and welcome in the new year together. The race is rain or shine, so come prepared no matter what the weather forecast predicts. See you there!
Races Offered
Bib Mailing*
Dec 31, 2026
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Distance —
5K
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Type —
Running
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91 days remaining
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$ 10.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Queens.
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-1.0° / 6.0°
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-5.5° / 2.0°
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Avg sunshine hours
5h 54m
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Avg rainfall
4.4 mm
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Avg snowfall
0.3 cm
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Avg wind speed
11.2 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Low (2.0)
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Humidity
72.1%
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Sunrise
08:11
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Sunset
17:29
About Queens
Learn more about the host city, Queens.
Queens is the largest by area of the five boroughs of New York City, and the second most populous, with a population of 2,405,464 as of the 2020 census. Since 1899 the borough is coextensive with Queens County, the second-most populous county in New York state, behind Kings County (Brooklyn). If Queens were its own city, it would be the fourth most-populous in the United States, after the other four boroughs of New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Queens is the fourth-most densely populated borough in New York City and the fourth-most densely populated U.S. county.
