From freezing vibes in December to Summer, the Bayside 5K is BACK!
Fresh off the most successful race ever Launched by Queens Distance Runners, the Fall edition of the Queens Marathon/QDR HalfMarathon and 10K, we’re humbled and thrilled to bring the Bayside 5K to BELL BLVD, 35TH AVENUE AND CROCHERON PARK.
This is more than a race—it’s the next chapter of bringing our events to our neighborhoods for our families and communities to enjoy!
ALL CURRENT STUDENTS OF BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL AND CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE ENTRY! EMAIL QDRUNNERS@GMAIL.COM FOR YOUR CODE!
QDR has plenty of history in Bayside, from planting our roots on the Joe Michael’s Mile 5K in 2013, to the Inaugural Bayside 5K back in the Summer of 2018 exclusively in Crocheron Park, and then bridging them together with our 30K Tune-Up in 2019, this street race continues to grow.
COURSE- TWO LOOPS. Heading north on Bell Blvd (traffic is CLOSED) and makes a RIGHT turn on 35th Avenue. You'll see the turnaround point along Crocheron Park, then returns to Bell Blvd where you will loop back to complete one more lap for your 5k.
📍 Start and Finish: Bell Blvd—Bayside’s bustling hub!
🏁 Course: A two-loop 5K weaving through Bell Blvd, 35th Ave, and the picturesque Crocheron Park.
Let’s make the Bayside 5K a family tradition to remember!
Bib Pickup Options
EARLY BIB BIB - Saturday: 10AM–11AM @ Stretch Bayside (38-46 Bell Blvd)
RACE DAY- Sunday: 8AM–9AM @ One Station Plaza (Bathrooms Available)
Giveaway: QDR Summer Towel (while supplies last!)
Proxy pickup allowed
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:00 AM: Bib pickup begins at OSP
8:30 AM: Volunteers + NYPD set the course — warm-up with caution
9:05 AM:Race Start
10:00 AM: Awards Ceremony + Brunch @ One Station Plaza
Post-Race Recovery by StretchLab Bayside
All runners get a FREE 30-min Normatec session (worth $30!) at StretchLab Bayside — just show your bib!
Exclusive Bib Deals from Local Bayside Businesses
Show your bib to unlock discounts in Bayside! Enjoy Bell Blvd!
🥂 OSP: Happy Hour all day + $2 off drinks
💎 Abaev Jewelers: $300 off engagement rings
🍷 New Golden Wine & Liquor:10% off wine
🍽️ Papazzio, Bourbon Street, Golden K, Spanglish, Mr. Pollo:15–20% off food
(Full list sent in confirmation email)
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