DISTANCE: Approximately 5.5 miles / 8.9 kilometers

LOCATION: Start at the Vernon Blvd Jackson Ave 7 train subway stop facing 51st Ave.

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

HIGHLIGHTS:
Gantry Plaza State Park
Pepsi-Cola Sign
Queensboro Bridge
Socrates Sculpture Park
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Astoria Park

TIP: Make time to stop for food, coffee, or beer at one of the many delicious establishments along this route. Remember to stay in the designated running lane when available. There are cyclists and pedestrians along the route, so stay alert.

STRAVA: Queens Waterfront

Points of Interest

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#1: 51st Avenue View of Empire State Building

#2: Hunters Point South Park

#3: Gantry Plaza State Park

#4: Gantry Plaza Gantries

#5: Pepsi-Cola Sign

#6: Rockaway Brewing Company

#7: Big aLICe Brewing Company

#8: Queensboro Bridge

#9: Queensbridge Park

#10: Ravenswood Generating Station

#11: Roosevelt Island Bridge

#12: Rainey Park

#13: Socrates Sculpture Park

#14: Hallet's Cove

#15: Blackwell Island Lighthouse/View from Astoria Waterfront

#16: East River Whirlpools

#17: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

#18: Randall’s Island

#19: Hell Gate Bridge

#20: Astoria Park

#21: Astoria Park Pool

#22: Astoria Park Running Track

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