Registration Open for LaGuardia Community College’s 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk Through LIC on October 18

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual LaGuardia Community Run/Walk, a 5K race through Long Island City taking place on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Hosted by LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, the event welcomes runners and walkers of all fitness levels, ages 7 and older, and raises funds for the College’s Office of Immigrant Student Empowerment (OISE), which supports immigrant and immigration-impacted students through individualized guidance, advocacy, referrals, leadership development opportunities, and community-building programs.

“The LaGuardia Community Run/Walk has become a wonderful tradition that brings together students, alumni, employees, neighbors, and friends in support of an important cause,” said President Kenneth Adams. “As we celebrate the event’s fifth year, we’re proud to strengthen community connections while raising support for immigrant students.”

The USATF-certified course begins and ends at the corner of 47th Avenue and 29th Street in Long Island City, at the entrance to the LaGuardia Community Greenway, a pedestrian-only block known as LaGuardia Community College Way and home to New York City’s largest street mural, designed by Fernanda Contreras (LaGuardia’26, Fine Arts). Participants will run to the Long Island City waterfront and back.

Racers can join a team or create a team on the registration page.

An Activities Plaza adjacent to the Greenway will feature music, raffles, and information tables hosted by local businesses, sponsors, and College departments. Organizations hosting tables include Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, Ridgewood Savings Bank, LiveOnNY, Primerica, and CampusMesh.

Participants will receive a race T-shirt, while supplies last, and an electronic finisher certificate with their photo and race time.

Registration costs $28.63 for adults and $13.10 for students and children. Pricing includes processing fees. Early registration is encouraged.

Medals will be awarded to the top three male, female, and nonbinary finishers overall, as well as the top three finishers in each age category. Race results, photos, and finish-line videos will be available online following the event.

The race’s principal sponsor is Boyce Technologies, Inc., a Long Island City-based company whose CEO, Charles Boyce, serves as Chair of the LaGuardia Community College Foundation Board of Directors.

The LaGuardia Community College Select Vocal Ensemble will perform the national anthem at the race under the direction of Professor Lisa DeSpain.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 (Rain or shine)

Time: 5K begins at 9 a.m.

Bib Pick-Up: Begins at 8 a.m. at the Activities Plaza in the LaGuardia Community College Parking Lot. (GPS: 28-11 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101)

Start/Finish Line: LaGuardia Community Greenway, 29th Street and 47th Avenue in Long Island City, Queens, NYC

Registration & Information: 2026 LaGuardia Community 5K Run/Walk

Contact: Community organizations and businesses are invited to register in advance to host a table at the Activities Plaza. There’s no cost to do so. Contact LaGuardiaRun@lagcc.cuny.edu or (718) 730-7739 to reserve space today.

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LaGuardia Community College (LAGCC), a Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 associate degrees and academic certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to prepare New Yorkers for transfer to senior colleges and rewarding jobs and careers. An institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of the underserved. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students from Queens, NYC and beyond.

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