{"id":6482,"date":"2025-10-17T15:16:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/6482\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T15:16:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:16:45","slug":"october-runs-in-queens-feature-halloween-5k-and-day-of-the-dead-half-marathon-qns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/6482\/","title":{"rendered":"October runs in Queens feature Halloween 5K and Day of the Dead half marathon \u2013 QNS"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"halloween\"\t\t\t<\/p>\n

A group of costumed runners past the start line of the 2024 Hell on Earth Halloween 5K in Forest Park. <\/p>\n

Photo by Charly Hustle<\/p>\n

\t\t Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Queens<\/a> for more local events \u2014 or submit your own<\/a>!<\/p>\n

The spooky season is in the air, and Halloween-themed races are in full motion this month. As the autumn temperatures settle in, now is the perfect time to plan out a race (or two) with your running tribe. Celebrate the Day of the Dead with a race event dedicated to the Mexican tradition or wear your best costume at an annual 5K.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re competing for trophies or enjoying the fall vibes, October races offer the best leaf-crunching, wind-sweeping atmosphere. Wear your best running jacket and scroll through these brisk runs in the borough.<\/p>\n

LaGuardia Community 5K Run\/Walk<\/a> \u2013 Long Island City<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, Oct. 19<\/p>\n

\"\"A crowd of runners sprinting past the start line of the 2024 LaGuardia Community 5K Run\/Walk in Long Island City. Photo via Elitefeats<\/p>\n

Run through Borden Avenue and Skillman Avenue at this scenic 5K. Hosted by LaGuardia Community College<\/a>, this race will provide a jump start to your morning exercise. The registration fees are $28.63 for the 5K and virtual 5K, and $13.10 for students and participants
aged seven to 17. Please note that the 7 train will be out of service this weekend due to track maintenance.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s beneficiary is Finca La Florecita<\/a>, an urban farm preserved by LaGuardia Community College students and faculty. A post-race entertainment section will be available to runners and spectators. All 5K participants receive a commemorative t-shirt.<\/p>\n

Run Rockaway Beach Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K<\/a> \u2013 Rockaway Beach<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 25<\/p>\n

Catch some autumn waves at this Rockaway Beach race event, featuring the 5K, half-marathon and marathon. Please note that there are two separate waves for the marathon \u2014 the first wave starts at 6:30 a.m. and the second wave starts at 8 a.m.<\/p>\n

Organized by the Rockaway Track Club<\/a>, these cardio events offer fun strides for everyone, whether you\u2019re an experienced or novice runner. The registration fees are $48.70 for the 5K, $69.90 for the half-marathon and $101.70 for the marathon. Online registration ends on Friday, Oct. 24, at 4:59 p.m. for all races.<\/p>\n

Day of the Dead 5K & Half Marathon<\/a> \u2013 Corona<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, Oct. 26<\/p>\n

\"\"A runner dressed in a skeleton costume running from the Unisphere at the 2023 Day of the Dead 5K & Half Marathon in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Photo via Elitefeats<\/p>\n

As the registration page<\/a> says, \u201c\u00a1Correr Nunca Muere!\u201d or \u201cRunning Never Dies!\u201d Ring in the Day of the Dead with a 5K or half-marathon through the panoramic Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Original, well-made costumes are also encouraged, as runners will be voting on the
best costume. All proceeds will benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation<\/a>, a nonprofit that supports athleticism across all levels.<\/p>\n

\"\"A runner dressed in a bee costume at the 2024 Day of the Dead 5K & Half Marathon in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Photo via Elitefeats<\/p>\n

The registration fees are $47.26 for the in-person 5K, $49.33 for the virtual 5K, $75.20 for the in-person half-marathon and $80.38 for the virtual half-marathon. Please note that there will be a price increase on Race Day. To receive a race bib via mail, add $10.35 to the registration fee. Runners will receive a T-shirt and a medal.<\/p>\n

Hell on Earth Halloween 5K<\/a> \u2013 Richmond Hill<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, Oct. 26<\/p>\n

At this festive 5K, running through Forest Park Drive for three miles will send chills down your spine. The registration fee is $35, but please note that there will be a price increase after Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11:59 p.m. The fee is $25 for participants under 12. All runners receive a custom beanie, medal, and treats. To enhance your Halloween race experience, wear a costume.<\/p>\n

24th Annual Totten Trot 5K Run\/Walk<\/a> \u2013 Bayside<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Sunday, Oct. 26
\n\"\"A pair of runners at the 2024 Hell on Earth Halloween 5K in Forest Park. Photo by Charly Hustle\n<\/p>\n

Sprint down Fort Totten at this costume-friendly 5K, where cash prizes are awarded to the top three male and female winners. The registration fee is $38.98, but the price will increase to $44.15 on Race Day. The event will welcome the return of the 501st Legion\u2019s Empire City Garrison<\/a>, an all-volunteer costuming organization that focuses on Star Wars.<\/p>\n

The race proceeds will benefit the Bayside Historical Society<\/a>, a community institution that collects and preserves the storied history of Bayside. All participants can enter an array of raffles for a chance to win gift certificates from restaurants and other small businesses. The
overall male and female winners will also receive the following cash prizes: $100 for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A group of costumed runners past the start line of the 2024 Hell on Earth Halloween 5K in…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6483,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[5808,2096,5809,245,5810,5811,5812,9,24,63,122,124,123,5813],"class_list":["post-6482","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-queens","tag-24th-annual-totten-trot-5k-run-walk","tag-day-of-the-dead","tag-day-of-the-dead-5k-half-marathon","tag-halloween","tag-hell-on-earth-halloween-5k","tag-laguardia-community-5k-run-walk","tag-laguardia-community-college","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-queens","tag-queens-headlines","tag-queens-news","tag-run-rockaway-beach-marathon-half-marathon-and-5k"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6482","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6482"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6482\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6483"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}