Course
Two loops along the beachside boardwalk, starting and finishing at Beach 94th Street on the Boardwalk. The course is flat and USATF certified, with water stations on each loop.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySat 31 Oct 2026
About
The Other NYC Marathon Rockaway Ocean Marathon is a full marathon race held on the scenic Rockaway Beach Boardwalk in Far Rockaway, NY. It offers runners a unique ocean-side experience as an alternative to the NYC Marathon, with a supportive community atmosphere.
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RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH MARATHON, HALF MARATHON OR 5K
Beachfront boardwalk course with Atlantic views
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