DISTANCE: Approximately 5.4 miles / 8.7 kilometers

LOCATION: Rockaway Beach, Rockaway Ferry Terminal

BEST TIME TO RUN: Early morning or early evening to enjoy the sunrise or the sunset along the beach.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Flight 587 Memorial Park
RIPPERS
Rockaway Beach Surf Schools
Rockaway Beach Surf Club
Jamaica Bay

TIPS: Stay in the designated running lane. There are cyclists and pedestrians in the park, so stay alert. This route offers convenient access to bathrooms and water fountains.

The NYC Ferry Rockaway route operates from Wall St./Pier 11 in Manhattan and Sunset Park in Brooklyn; a one-way fare is $2.75.

STRAVA: Rockaway Beach

Points of Interest

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#1: Rockaway Ferry Landing

#2: Tribute Park

#3: Flight 587 Memorial Park

#4: Caracas Arepa Bar

#5: Beach 90 Surf Break

#6: RIPPERS

#7: Rockaway Beach Surf Schools

#8: Beach 67th Street–Arverne By the Sea Station

#9: Rockaway Beach Surf Club

#10: Community Boathouse

#11: Rockaway Jet Ski/Thai Rock/Bungalow Bar

#12: Jamaica Bay

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