Tag: running-events-in-queens

Over 250 runners chase the pot of gold at St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Half Marathon

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Mar. 18, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Over 250 runners kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on Sunday, Mar. 2, with The Queens St. Patrick’s 5K and Half Marathon. An additional five participants completed the virtual 5K. Runners from across the city toed the start line to celebrate the Irish…

Just a kid from Queens: Kevin Montalvo turns pain into purpose, uniting Queens through the power of running

Jan. 21, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin  Breaking personal records is a goal that every dedicated runner understands, and for Kevin Montalvo, the founder of Queens Distance Runners (QDR) and race director of the Queens Marathon, it’s a passion turned mission. As the mastermind behind one of Queens’ most celebrated races, Montalvo has built a community… Read more »