DISTANCE: Approximately 3.8 miles / 6.0 kilometers

LOCATION: Start on the boardwalk outside the 7 train's Mets–Willets Point subway stop.

BEST TIME TO RUN: Early morning or early evening. During the day, there is limited shade and lots of foot traffic.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Fountain of the Planets
Meadow Lake
New York State Pavilion
Astro-View Observation Towers
Unisphere
Citi Field

TIP: Be mindful of other runners, pedestrians, and cyclists. Catching sunrise or sunset over the Unisphere is magical, so remember to bring your phone to take pictures.

STRAVA: Flushing Meadows–Corona Park

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#1: Mets–Willets Point

#2: Passerelle Pedestrian Bridge

#3: Flushing Meadows–Corona Park

#4: Fountain of the Planets

#5: Avenue of Commerce

#6: Avenues of Africa, Avenue of Asia, and Pacific Avenue

#7: Meadow Lake Bridge

#8: Meadow Lake

#9: Astral Fountain Skate Park

#10: New York State Pavilion

#11: Astro-View Observation Towers

#12: Queens Zoo

#13: NY Hall of Science

#14: Queens Museum

#15: Unisphere

#16: Rocket Thrower Statue

#17: Citi Field

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FLUSHING MEADOWS-CORONA PARK

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