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Yonkers Today
By the People, for the People
Rockaway Track Club Hosts Annual Spring Marathon
Over 400 runners gather for the club's annual spring running event on the Rockaway boardwalk.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:34pm
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The Rockaway Track Club's annual spring marathon brings a burst of energy and community spirit to the iconic boardwalk.Yonkers TodayThe Rockaway Track Club hosted its annual spring marathon on Saturday, April 11, with over 400 runners gathering on the Rockaway boardwalk for the event. The race featured 5K, half marathon, and full marathon distances, with runners from as far as Canada, Ireland, Italy, England, France, and Austria participating.
Why it matters
The Rockaway Track Club's spring marathon is a beloved annual tradition that brings the local community together and attracts runners from across the region and around the world to experience the unique Rockaway beachfront setting.
The details
The race began at 8 a.m. with Brendon Pickering leading the pack of runners to the first turnaround at Beach 124th Street. Pickering went on to win the 5K with a time of 17:21. In the half marathon, Pat Killgallen finished first with a time of 1:18:01, while Edward Rice-Howell won the full marathon with a time of 2:55:14.
- The race began at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
- Runners reached the first turnaround at Beach 124th Street less than 20 minutes after the start.
- The first runner, Brendon Pickering, crossed the finish line at Beach 94th Street with a chip time of 17:21 to complete the 5K.
- The half marathon winner, Pat Killgallen, finished with a chip time of 1:18:01.
- The full marathon winner, Edward Rice-Howell, finished with a chip time of 2:55:14.
The players
Brendon Pickering
The winner of the 5K race with a chip time of 17:21.
Pat Killgallen
The winner of the half marathon with a chip time of 1:18:01.
Edward Rice-Howell
The winner of the full marathon with a chip time of 2:55:14.
Rockaway Track Club
The organizer of the annual spring running event held on the Rockaway boardwalk.
Jim McVeigh
A Rockaway Track Club organizer who welcomed runners to the event.
What they’re saying
“We're so blessed to be here; we're so blessed to have a wonderful day today. A beautiful, beautiful, beautiful day. It's a perfect day for a great race.”
— Jim McVeigh, Rockaway Track Club Organizer
“You guys are making it all worthwhile for us here in Rockaway. We hope you come back as often as possible, especially with this great weather coming up. We're so happy to have you all here.”
— Jim McVeigh, Rockaway Track Club Organizer
What’s next
Rockaway Track Club's next running event will take place on Saturday, May 9, at the boardwalk on Beach 94th Street. Runners can register at rockawaytc.org.
The takeaway
The Rockaway Track Club's annual spring marathon is a beloved community event that brings together local runners and visitors from around the world to experience the unique Rockaway beachfront setting and celebrate the joy of running.
