NOTICE
Following New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement to ban
gatherings of over 500 people, and with the cases of COVID-19 growing by the
day, it is our decision to host the 2020 Queens Marathon and Inaugural QDR
Half Marathon to Sunday, November 15th. This date is tentative and will be
decided on following the lift on the ban of large gatherings.
We were in constant communications with the Office of the Mayor, the
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, and local police precincts on a daily
basis following all their recommendations. We were prepared to implement
highly aggressive strategies in an effort to save the races, but ultimately
could not guarantee a fully sterile environment for our runners, volunteers,
and staff.
This decision is especially difficult as the event was destined
for success never before achieved in a Queens Distance Runners event. We
were ready to welcome and support 1,000 runners (most whom we know on a
first-name basis), over 300 volunteers, dozens of in-kind sponsors, and
numerous new race amenities. We thank everyone who worked tirelessly to
ensure timely arrival of crucial race materials, including the warehouse
workers who worked overnight to produce the finisher medals. As such, and in
accordance with the Terms & Agreements of the event, we will not be able to
issue refunds to registered runners. As always, the race fees went to
providing the best experience for everyone; this included working with the
Queens Museum for bib pickup, local restaurants for deals, and post-race
amenities.
All runners who wish to safely run on March 22nd or in the
following days will automatically be included in our Virtual Run option. We
will also automatically transfer all participants to our tentative November
15th make-up date.
To post your time in the virtual run please follow the following
steps:
2) Search for your name and click ‘update’
3) Enter your time, upload a selfie and/or picture of you on your
running app, that’s it!
We all know very well that even though running is an activity
performed alone, it is a social sport where we support one another to bring
the best out of each other. In this time, we want everyone to stay safe and
healthy so we can continue to support the running community for races to
come. We deeply thank you for your understanding. We look forward to our
date of redemption in November as we proactively assist our communities in
the immediate and near future.
Queens Distance Runners
8AM Start Rain or Shine
Interested in Volunteering? CLICK HERE!
The crown jewel park of Queens, Flushing Meadows Park, arguably represents the Queens Distance Runners and the Borough of Queens. Without any hills, it is home to several paths that encourage fast running.
Organized annually every Spring, the Queens Marathon is a looped course, which we fully use to our advantage to create an atmosphere where the Runner and the Spectator work together. Friends of Queens Distance, Dozens of the New York City Area Running Clubs and the general public take a patch of the course and support participants throughout the course of the event.
QDR 2020 Calendar of Events
Click Here to Register at this separate link!
COURSE
BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFIER & USATF Certified
6.57 Miles per loop and generally removes many of the tight turns from last year, making it the most runner friendly course we have ever put together!
COACHING Powered by Coach Medina NYC
Train for your Best Queens Marathon with Coach Medina NYC!
Dr. Luciano Medina, Level III USTAF and IAAF V Elite Coach
Mrs. Marie-Ange Brumelot, Professional Distance Runner and Olympic Trials Qualifier
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ANNOUNCER John Wagner “The Voice of Queens”
Establishing a familiar face with a voice that has earned him the nickname “The Voice of Queens”, has set the standard on what your play by play will sound like on March 22nd.
John, hailing from Glendale, has been a member of Queens Distance since 2015 and has since been a reliable source for commentary. In addition, John gladly volunteers his time towards Achilles International Queens and fundraising for Queens Centers for Progress, and more.
His knowledge of Queens is out of this world, and the man with the Voice of Gold will be ready on March 22nd.
RACE DAY DJ Provided by DJ Strategy Productions
Official Race Day Music will be provided all race long by Strategy Productions. Strategy Productions can be found at numerous weekly social events. Edward Benscome is a native of Corona, Queens and is on point at each and every Queens Distance Runners Race Event!
PACERS Organized by the Queens Distance Runners
The 2019 Queens Marathon boldly arranged over 20 Pacers for the benefit of any runner seeking to achieve their goal. While many pacers will come from the Flushing Meadows Park-hardened Queens Distance Runners, on March 22nd you’ll bear witness to a spirited collection of runners from the Greater New York City Running Community that will be prepared to shoulder the dreams of your race day.
If you are interested in Pacing the Queens Marathon/QDR Half Marathon, please email
queensmarathon@qdrunners.org at your earliest convenience.
RACE PHOTOGRAPHY Horse and Duck Photo
Horse & Duck Photo will place themselves along the course, capturing your very best moments of the race!
BAG CHECK
On Race Day, you will be able to check in your bag at our Race Hub, located less than 200 Meters from the Start and Finish Line. You may check in one bag and it must be handed to the Volunteer Team with the Baggage Tab located on your Bib
BIB PICKUP
Queens Museum
**It is strongly recommended to pick up your Bib and Packet on Friday or Saturday to avoid very congested lines on Race-Day**
Friday, March 20th - 4PM-8PM
Saturday, March 21st - 11AM-4PM
Sunday, March 22nd - 6:30AM-7:30AM
FEES
Early bird pricing
FULL $50 (Member of QDR/$42.19 - QDR+/$26.20)
HALF $35 (Member of QDR/$26.20 - QDR+/$18)
After Early bird pricing QDR & QDR+ Members receive:
QDR $20 off Full / $10 off Half
QDR+ $30 off Full / $15 off Half
Midnight Nov.16 FULL $70 / HALF $40
Midnight Dec.7 FULL $90 / HALF $45
NEW YEARS DAY (Midnight Dec.31) FULL $105 / HALF $50
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY (Midnight Feb.1) FULL $120 / HALF $60
WHERE TO PARK
QUESTIONS
Please send all inquires to queensmarathon@qdrunners.org
Facebook @QueensDistance & Instagram
@QueensDistance
Interested in Volunteering? CLICK HERE!
RESULTS & PHOTOS
LIVE online/email/text results. LIVE Split Point Tracking throughout the race
FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics. Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats
QDR 2020 Calendar of Events
Click Here to Register at this separate link!
