RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH HALF MARATHON (TUNE UP) AND 5K

SPRING MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 5K

Spring Ahead of the pack with the Rockaway Track Club for a great welcome back to the beach season on 11th of April 2026

6:30 am Bib Tag, T-Shirt Check in at Beach 94th. Amphitheater

8:00am Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k Start.

Marathon is 4 loops

Half Marathon is 2 loops from Beach 94th

5k is an out and back course.

Public Parking in Lot on Beach 94th

There are at least 4 water stops for each of the 2 loops for the half marathon

USATF CERTIFIED COURSES

MARATHON https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=3700

HALF https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=3698

5K https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=3692

Welcome to Atlantic Duathlon

Atlantic Duathlon returns to Rockaway Beach in Queens for a fast, fun, and spectator friendly race on the iconic oceanfront boardwalk. Whether you are racing your first multisport event or tuning up for the season, this is a perfect early spring challenge.

Race Date and time

Saturday, April 18

8:30 AM start

10:30 AM cut off

Awards 10 minutes after top 3 Women finish

Race Location

Shore Front Pkwy and Beach 84 St

Far Rockaway, NY 11693

Course overview

Both run segments take place on the boardwalk: 3 miles each. Strava record is here

Bike segment is 2 laps on the boardwalk for a total of 11.6 miles. Strava record is here.

Transition is located near the Beach 84 St bus stop.

The course is flat, smooth, and fast with ocean views from start to finish.

Registration for Duathlon

Check in opens 1 hour before race start and closes 20 minutes before start.

No racing license required.

Online registration is strongly encouraged.

Day of registration is available with a 20 USD late fee.

Registration for Individual Time Trial Registration for Atlantic TT is available at: BikeReg.com/AtlanticTT

Race numbers for Duathlon

Jersey number on the front.

Bicycle number on seat post or top tube.

Helmet number on the front.

Manual timing. Timing chips from other races may remain on bike.

Race numbers for Individual Time Trial

Jersey number on the right side.

Bicycle number on seat post.

Manual timing.

Race results

Draft duathlon results will be posted as soon as the final athlete finishes, no later than 9:45 AM.

Final online results, including transition breakdowns, will be posted within 48 hours.

Time Trial results are posted within 10 minutes after the final rider finishes.

Awards

All duathlon participants receive a running jersey.

Medals for top 3 Men and top 3 Women.

Winner merchandise for the champions.

Finisher medals for all duathlon finishers.

Age group awards may be added depending on registration numbers.

Photos

Race photo galleries are typically published within 48 hours on the Verrazano Team Facebook page.

Archived galleries for 2024 events are linked below.

Photos from 9/28/25:

by @PhotoVelo.co are here

by @BikerJun are here

Photos from 4/19/25:

Here by Jun Aishima @bikerjun

Photos from 10/13/24:

Pre Race by Robert Lai @laichungleung

Run by Robert Lai @laichungleung

Bike by Robert Lai @laichungleung

Finish Line by Robert Lai @laichungleung

Podium by Robert Lai @laichungleung

Photos from 4/27/24:

Pre-race photos here

Bike photos here

Run and finish photos here

Podium photos here

Bikes

Any bike works. TT, road, hybrid, gravel, and folding bikes are all welcome.

Check wind forecast if using deep wheels.

No rental bikes on site.

Parking: Free public parking is available at Beach 94th street.

Water/Restrooms/Trash: Water and trash bag will be available at check in table. Stationary restrooms will be open by 7am.

About Us

Verrazano Team is a NYC based club organizing multisport and cycling events throughout the city. Our goal is to create safe, well organized, and welcoming races that support local athletes, juniors, and newcomers to multisport.

ROCKAWAY TRACK CLUB Presents MOTHERS DAY HALF MARATHON 5K & 1 MILE WALK

8:00AM BIB TAG & T-SHIRT PICK UP

9:00AM RACE START

9:00am Half Marathon, 5k & 1 mile walk 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

INCLUDES Water and Gatorade will be available at ample locations.

T-SHIRT/ MEDAL

Reclaim Your Health. Reclaim Your Narrative.

In East New York, our health is often reduced to a statistic. With a 40% obesity rate—the highest in New York City—many of our neighbors have been defined by their medical charts. We are told we are "diabetic," "hypertensive," or "at-risk."

This May, Rare Fitness invites you to join a movement that proves we are more than a medical label. The "I am not my diagnosis" 5K is not just a race; it is a community-wide declaration of health, resilience, and identity. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, beginning your fitness journey, or are a seasoned athlete, this event is designed for you.

Why We Run Founded by Jalen Smalls (NASM-CPT, Precision Nutrition Coach), Rare Fitness was built on the belief that professional-grade fitness and nutrition education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their zip code or financial status. We are taking our mission to the pavement to fight obesity and cardiovascular disease together.

What to Expect

The Experience: A high-energy 5K (3.1 miles) route through the heart of our community.

The Gear: Every registered participant receives a commemorative "I am not my diagnosis" shirt.

Community Spirit: Form a "Church Team" or "Community Group" to compete for the Largest Team award!

By participating, you aren't just crossing a finish line—you are helping Rare Fitness continue to provide low-to-no-cost wellness programming for all of Brooklyn.

Don't let a diagnosis define your future. Register today and show the world who you really are.

The 2026 5 Towns 5K Run/Walk for Israel presented by The Israel Chesed Center

The run/walk will be presented by the Israel Chesed Center. The Israel Chesed Center is the Five Towns' community response to the Simchat Torah Massacre. It supports chayalim, displaced persons and medical volunteers to name just a few of their projects. It has grown to be the largest Israel local support organization in the USA.

All registrants will receive a t-shirt . Bib pick up and day of race registration will be held from 8 am to 9:30 am at the North Woodmere Park Administration bldg. It is located at the Northeast end of the parking lot.

Registration 5K Race

Pre-Registered - Before 5/26//2026. . . . . . . . . . . .$36

After 5/26/2026. . . . . . . . . . . . $40

Day of Race - 6/07/2026 . . . . . . . . . . . $45

Course

North Woodmere Park

Awards

Top 3 Overall Male and Female

Top 3 Male and Female in the following age divisions :

9 and Under, 10 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49,

50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79, 80 to 84, 85 & Over