{"id":272626,"date":"2026-06-20T14:20:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T14:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/272626\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T14:20:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T14:20:01","slug":"citizens-queens-10k-2026-live-results-flushing-meadows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/272626\/","title":{"rendered":"Citizens Queens 10K 2026 \u2013 Live Results – Flushing Meadows"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Citizens Queens 10K returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, June 20, 2026 \u2014 the fourth race in the NYRR Five Borough Series, celebrating “The World’s Borough” and its unmatched cultural diversity. A sold-out field of 12,000 runners tours the park past its most iconic landmarks: the Unisphere, the giant steel globe built for the 1964 World’s Fair; the Queens Museum; and the scenic Meadow Lake. The course is flat, paved park roads starting and finishing near the Fountain of the Planets. Citizens returns for its third consecutive year as title sponsor. Nearly 1,000 youth ages 2 to 18 join the free Flushing Meadows Kids Run. The post-race festival \u2014 open to the public from 8 a.m. to noon \u2014 features live DJ music, a popsicle truck, brownies from Queens Night Market vendor Dilena’s Dolcini, and high-profile raffles including an item signed by Eli Manning, tickets to the New York Giants 2026 home opener, tickets to The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park (presented by Citizens), and entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Charity beneficiary: Pursuit, a Queens-based nonprofit helping low-income New Yorkers launch careers in technology and AI.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\uddfd Race qualifications \u2014 The Citizens Queens 10K counts as a 9+1 qualifier for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon and as a 4 Out of 6 qualifier for the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half. NYRR members completing the 9+1 program earn guaranteed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon. Live unofficial tracking available on the NYRR App. Official results: results.nyrr.org.<\/p>\n

Prize Money<\/p>\n

Equal prize money for men, women, and nonbinary. Top Queens finisher (NYRR Member Division): $500. Eligibility: valid paid NYRR membership since at least March 13, 2026 + finish in 42 minutes or faster. $100 time bonus for breaking the event record (gun time).<\/p>\n

Course Description<\/p>\n

Start\/Finish: Meridian Road near the Fountain of the Planets, Flushing Meadows Corona Park.<\/p>\n

Mile 1: Start on Meridian Road between the Avenue of Discovery and the Avenue of Research. Follow Meridian Road \u2192 left onto Meadow Lake Road West \/ Meadow Lake Promenade \u2192 Meadow Lake Drive West \u2192 bear right onto Meadow Drive.<\/p>\n

Mile 2: Right on Meadow Drive \u2192 around Meadowlark Circle \u2192 cross the Amphitheater Bridge \u2192 Avenue of Asia \u2192 right back toward Pacific Avenue \u2192 left \u2192 left on Meridian Road.<\/p>\n

Mile 3: Follow Meridian Road \u2192 right onto New York Avenue \u2192 immediate left onto Hall of Science Bridge \u2192 continue to finish area near Fountain of the Planets.<\/p>\n

Course features: Flat, paved park roads \u00b7 Unisphere \u00b7 Queens Museum \u00b7 Meadow Lake \u00b7 Amphitheater Bridge \u00b7 1964 & 1939 World’s Fair sites.<\/p>\n

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10K

\nAdult Race<\/p>\n

Sat. June 20, 2026 \u2014 Flushing Meadows Corona Park \u2014 Wave starts<\/p>\n

10K \u00b7 Flat paved course \u00b7 Wave\/corral start (by pace) \u00b7 12,000 runners \u00b7 9+1 NYC Marathon qualifier \u00b7 4\/6 NYC Half qualifier \u00b7 Equal prizes men\/women\/nonbinary \u00b7 NYRR results \u00b7 raceresult<\/p>\n

KIDS RUN

\nAges 2\u201318<\/p>\n

Sat. June 20, 2026 \u2014 Flushing Meadows Corona Park \u2014 FREE<\/p>\n

Flushing Meadows Kids Run \u00b7 FREE for all ages 2\u201318 \u00b7 All abilities welcome \u00b7 New Balance lunchbox (while supplies last) \u00b7 Finisher medal \u00b7 Rising NYRR youth program \u00b7 Registration required<\/p>\n

POST-RACE

\nFESTIVAL<\/p>\n

Sat. June 20, 2026 \u2014 8:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 noon \u2014 Open to the public<\/p>\n

Live DJ \u00b7 Popsicle truck \u00b7 Dilena’s Dolcini brownies (Queens Night Market) \u00b7 Eli Manning signed item raffle \u00b7 NY Giants 2026 home opener tickets \u00b7 Free Shakespeare in the Park tickets \u00b7 TCS NYC Marathon entry giveaway \u00b7 Charity: Pursuit (Queens tech nonprofit)<\/p>\n

Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park (start\/finish: Meridian Road near Fountain of the Planets), Queens, New York City, NY 11368. Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026. Distance: 10K (6.2 miles). Course: Flat paved park roads \u00b7 Wave\/corral start by pace. Capacity: 12,000 adult runners \u2014 sold out. Start format: Waves and corrals by anticipated finish time. Bib pickup: NYRR RUNCENTER, 320 West 57th St (Tues. May 19 onwards) \u00b7 Citizens Woodside Branch (Wed. June 17 + Thurs. June 18, 10 a.m.\u20134 p.m.). Race-day bib pickup: Available for runners from outside NYC. Bag check: Clear bags up to 17″\u00d720″\u00d77″. Live tracking: NYRR App (unofficial, real-time). Official results: results.nyrr.org\/event\/26QUEENS\/finishers. Prizes: $800\u2013$100 (top 5) equal across men\/women\/nonbinary \u00b7 Top Queens finisher $500 \u00b7 Eligibility: \u226442 min + NYRR membership since March 13, 2026. Awards: On-site top 3 overall \u00b7 Age group awards claimable after event. Qualifications: 9+1 \u2192 2027 TCS NYC Marathon \u00b7 4 Out of 6 \u2192 2027 United Airlines NYC Half. Series: NYRR Five Borough Series (4th of 6). Title Sponsor: Citizens (3rd consecutive year). Charity: Pursuit (Queens tech nonprofit). Youth program: Rising New York Road Runners. Organizer: New York Road Runners (NYRR). Timing: NYRR \u00b7 results.nyrr.org.<\/p>\n

Event Overview<\/p>\n


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\n\t\t\tCitizens Queens 10K 10K SOLD OUT
\n\t\t\t10K \u00b7 Flat \/ Paved
\n\t\t\tWave starts \u00b7 Flushing Meadows \u00b7 Unisphere \u00b7 NYC Marathon qualifier \u00b7 NYRR
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\n\t\t\tFlushing Meadows Kids Run AGES 2\u201318 FREE
\n\t\t\tMultiple distances
\n\t\t\tFree \u00b7 All abilities \u00b7 New Balance lunchbox \u00b7 Finisher medal \u00b7 Rising NYRR
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\n\t\t\tPost-Race Festival PUBLIC
\n\t\t\t8 a.m. \u2013 noon
\n\t\t\tOpen to all \u00b7 DJ \u00b7 Food \u00b7 Eli Manning raffle \u00b7 NYC Marathon entry giveaway
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\n\t\t\tNYRR 2026 Flushing Meadows Corona Park \u00b7 Queens NYC \u00b7 Five Borough Series #4 \u00b7 Citizens title sponsor \u00b7 12,000 runners \u00b7 Pursuit charity \u00b7 NYRR results
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