Youth track clubs run on volunteer coaches and shoestring budgets, and races like this are the budget — every bib directly funds kids' training, travel and meets. The course is a runner's treat besides: dead-flat boardwalk with ocean air, the kind of route where 5K PRs happen by accident. October mornings at Rockaway are crisp and gorgeous; do a good thing at race pace.
What to expect
A morning boardwalk out-and-back with club kids and families running alongside community entrants; a cheerful, medal-ceremony finish scene. Done before brunch.
Good to know
- Start area is near Beach 108th — the Rockaway ferry lands right there
- A shuttle to Beach 105th also works
- Registration supports the club; check their pages for signup
- Flat boardwalk course — bring your fast shoes
- October ocean wind is real; layer for the start line
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Who benefits from the race?
The Awesome Power Track Club's youth athletes — entry fees fund the program's coaching and competition costs.
Can kids run it?
Yes — club races are family events, and young runners on course are half the fun.
