FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
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The following are actual questions we have been asked. If you have a question and do not see it here, feel free to contact us.
Q: Are strollers permitted in this race?
Q: Can I use JFK Airport's AirTrain to get to the race area?
Q: I am not exactly a professional runner. Can I still participate in this race?
Q: Are wheelchairs allowed in this race?
Q: What happens if it rains on race day?
Q: What is the official measurement of the race course?
Q: Can family members/friends/colleagues come to watch me participate in the race? Do they have to register if they're not participating in the race?
Q: Being that the race takes place on a runway, is it a completely flat 5k?
Q: Are dogs allowed in the race? / Can I bring my dog with me to watch the race?
Q: Are strollers permitted in this race?
A: Yes! It could take up to an hour if you are a fast walker in the 5k race. Here are photographic examples from previous races:
Most importantly, make sure to dress your children appropriately and bring a lot of fluids for them (as well as for yourself). Check the weather before you attend the race.
Q: Can I use JFK Airport's AirTrain to get to the race area?
A: Yes, you can. See Port Authority of NY&NJ's website for information on how to get to AirTrain from various points around the airport. Here is the direct link to an excellent AirTrain map (pdf file).
When you are on an AirTrain, get off at Station C (Federal Circle). It is a car rental and hotel pick-up station. Walking to Bldg. 14 is not recommended due to distance and traffic hazards. There is a bus service from Station C that will take you to the Bldg. 14 area. The bus runs approximately every 20 minutes. So be sure to make plans accordingly and in advance.
Here is the map showing locations of Station C and Bldg. 14.
Q: I am not exactly a professional runner. Can I still participate in this race?
A: Of course! This race is for all ages and types of people. You do not even have to run; you can power-walk or just plain walk and enjoy the unique airport scenery around you. Or, you can run at the beginning and if you tire in the middle of the race, you can always revert to walking. If you happen to feel that you must quit in the middle of the race for any reason, you can do so.
Q: Are wheelchairs allowed in this race?
A: Yes, people in wheelchairs are welcome to participate.
Q: What happens if it rains on race day?
A: The race will still go on. Although the race has never been cancelled during its long history (since 1972), there always remains the possibility in the event of an airport emergency, such as aircraft accident or security breach, that could cause the race to be cancelled. Please keep an eye on the main page of this website. Any new developments will be posted as soon as possible.
Q: What is the official measurement of the race course?
A: It is 3.1 miles.
Q: Can family members/friends/colleagues come to watch me participate in the race? Do they have to pay the registration fee if they're not participating in the race?
A: Due to security, spectators are contained within an area where they can view the start/finish line. There is no charge for people who come to watch the race, including the participants' family members/friends/colleagues.
Q: Being that the race takes place on a runway, is it a completely flat 5k?
A: Yes. Please take a look at our photograph gallery to see photographs of the race enviroment.
Q: Are dogs allowed in the race? / Can I bring my dog with me to watch the race?
A: We are sorry, but absolutely no dogs are allowed to be brought to the race or spectator area. In general, non-boarding dogs are not allowed to be brought to JFK Airport. JFK Airport is not conductive for walking your dog as well; in fact, it can be dangerous.
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