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Jackson Heights Running Festival Sets Race Day

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Jackson Heights, NY

The 2026 Jackson Heights Running Festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, at Northern Playground, 33-61 94th Street. The schedule begins with the 5K and 5K Relay at 8:30 a.m., followed by adult heats, a Kids Dash at 11:30 a.m., and the Jackson Heights Competitive, Community Champions and Kids Mile at noon. A community photo is planned at Travers Park at 12:30 p.m. The organizer says a 25-minute full closure of 34th Avenue is approved for the new 5K, with traffic reopening after the cutoff. The race page notes that schedules may change.

This local community update for Jackson Heights, NY is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Jackson Heights, NY area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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