The 'Olympics' Are Coming To Forest Park This Summer

QUEENS, NY — Paris is hosting the 2024 Olympic Games, but this summer the "Queens Olympics" are coming to Forest Park.

Queens Running Collective, a coalition of the borough's running groups, is hosting the second annual running-focused Queens Olympics on Saturday, Aug. 13 in Forest Park.

The family-friendly track meet will feature individual and relay races for children and adults alike, ranging from a kids 100 meter dash to a 1 mile adult race plus several different relays.

People of varying running abilities are welcome to participate in the event, which is free for children and costs $10 per adult, organizers said.

Participating athletes can sign up as individuals or a team and will have the chance at checkout to select which event — or events — they plan to race in, according to the running coalition.

Like the Olympic Games, the top three finishers in each event will win medals. All participating children will get a medal, too.

The games will begin at 9 a.m. and wrap up around 11 a.m., directly followed by a community celebration at Neir's Tavern in nearby Woodhaven.

Find out more about the Queens Olympics, which will be held at Victory Field in Forest Park, and sign up for the games here.