# Sri Chinmoy 5K, Half-Marathon & Relay (May) - **When:** Fri, May 7, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT - **Where:** Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York, NY, 11375 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-110045-sri-chinmoy-5k-half-marathon-relay-may ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/NewYork/SriChinmoyHalfMarathonMay?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description Join us on Saturday, May 8, 2027, 8AM, for the Sri Chinmoy 5K, Half-Marathon & Relay featuring a scenic, flat and fast loop through the historic landmarks and sights of Flushing Meadows Park. USATF certified course. Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the NYC Parks Department.   AMENITIES: Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, custom finisher medals, free finisher photos, and our famous post-race pancake breakfast!  The giveaway this year is a packable backpack   THE COURSE A scenic, mostly flat, accurately measured USATF certified loop starting at the north end of Meadow Lake, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere, Fountain of the Planets, Queens Zoo, New York State Pavilion and Queens Museum of Art.  5K = 1 loop, Half-Marathon = 1x 5K loop + 3x  5.37K loop.   REGISTRATION AND FEES: Want to race this one for FREE?  It's easy - register here on RunSignup, then refer friends and family to earn your registration back!  How it works >> Prices now include all processing fees.  What you see is what you'll pay: Through April 10:  $30.60 5K or Relay*, $51.20 Half-Marathon Through April 28:  $35.75 5K or Relay*, $59.45 Half-Marathon Through May 6, 12 noon: $40.90 5K or Relay*, $66.65 Half-Marathon No race-day registration.  Entries are non-transferable. *Per team member.  To register for the Half-Marathon Relay, please follow instructions on our race page.   RACE PACKETS Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($8.25), to avoid the lines on race day and have your bib and giveaway delivered to your door before the race.  Option available for US addresses only, through April 28.  Option not available for Half-Marathon Relay.  All packets will ship out on April 30 For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 7:00-7:45AM.   THE GIVEAWAY:  PACKABLE BACKPACKS! The giveaway this year will be a Sri Chinmoy Races 20-liter packable backpack.  Guaranteed if registered three weeks before the race. For participants registered after the cutoff, extra giveaways will be available after the race, distributed on a first-come first-serve basis. Choose a backpack color (while supplies last):  Medium Blue, Light Blue, Lake Green, or Purple   AWARDS Men’s and Women’s awards categories: 5K & Half-Marathon: Under 50: Top 3 50-59: Top 2 60 & over: First Place Half-Marathon Relay: First place each for top men's team, women's team, and mixed team Awards ceremonies: 5K:  8:50 a.m. Half-Marathon & Relay: 10:15 a.m.   POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST! Hot pancakes are even more enjoyable when they’re earned, and we’re cooking them up fresh for everyone on race day! TIME LIMITS 5K: 1 hour (20 minute/mile pace) Half-Marathon: 3 hours 15 min (15 minute/mile pace)   AGE RESTRICTIONS 5K & Half-Marathon Relay:  Open to ages 13 & up Half-Marathon:  Open to ages 16 & up   RESULTS Results will be posted on our website within 24 hours   ABOUT US: From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Team’s inauguration in 1977 by its founder and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy. Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,500 races a year in 27 countries across 4 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the world’s longest certified road race – the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race (yes, 3,100 miles, it’s not a typo). We love running and putting on races – we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors. Read more >> --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-110045-sri-chinmoy-5k-half-marathon-relay-may](https://runthis.run/event/rs-110045-sri-chinmoy-5k-half-marathon-relay-may) — data from Run This (runthis.run).