QDR Get the Money 5K & 10K

Queens Distance Runners’ QDR Get the Money (QGTM) 5K and 10K is a high-energy shakeout race held in Flushing Meadows Corona Park as part of the Queens Marathon weekend. The event offers 5K and 10K Run/Walk distances, designed to warm up participants ahead of the flagship Queens Marathon and QDR Half Marathon. Start/finish is near the Queens Unisphere, with on-site bathrooms and expo activities including bib pickup.

The race weekend also supports NYC Kids Rise, with proceeds benefiting Queens students. The setup emphasizes community, timing and a festival atmosphere within the park. An expo preceding the race includes bib and shirt pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.