5K on the Beach

Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT

Location: Rockaway Park, NY; Rockaway Beach Blvd, 11694
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

A fast 5K on the Rockaway Boardwalk, complete with an ocean dip and after-party, making for a memorable summer evening.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join friends at Brooks for an evening 5K on the Rockaway Boardwalk in Rockaway Park, NY. This Friday night race, a summer favorite, offers a fast course and a unique post-race ocean dip. Celebrate your finish at a lively after-party. With limited space and a focus on community, it's a welcoming event for all, featuring timed waves for different goal paces. Secure your spot for a memorable summer night.

What to expect

Run a fast 5K course along the Rockaway Boardwalk in the evening.
Enjoy a refreshing post-race dip in the ocean.
Celebrate your finish at a lively after-party.

Standout details

Post-race ocean dip
Lively after-party
Timed waves for different goal paces
Exclusive 5K on the Beach giveaway

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Fri, Jul 17, 7:05 PM EDT · From $47.64
Opens Mar 18, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Fri, Jul 17, 6:30 PM EDT · From $47.64
Opens Mar 18, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Fri, Jul 17, 7:30 PM EDT · From $47.64
Opens Mar 18, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

From the organizer

On Friday, July 17, we are teaming up with our friends at Brooks and heading back to the beach for another night of Friday night racing on the Rockaway Boardwalk. This race is one of our favorite nights of the summer, with a fast course, a post-race dip in the ocean, and a can't miss after party. All our welcome, but space will be limited so make sure to sign up today to guarantee your spot on the starting line!

This year's event will include three waves -- the Open Wave at 6:30pm, the Men's Wave (estimated sub 21:00 goal time) at 7:05pm, and the Women's Wave (estimated sub 23:00 goal time) at 7:30 pm. Please make sure to include your goal time at registration to ensure you are placed in the correct wave.

Every registered runner scores an exclusive 5K on the Beach giveaway! Stay tuned for the reveal

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