Brooklyn half

More than 25000 runners take to the streets of Brooklyn and cross the finish line during the annual race. The entire family can participate in the activities on the race day.

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Race Info

Race numbers will only be available at the pre-race party, no BIBs will be issued on the morning of the race. The pre-party will be held at Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Unofficial results will be available in the app during the competition. The official results will be published after the completion of the competition. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female and non-binary finishers. Runners in the top 3 places in their age group will be able to receive an award in the days following the race. To be eligible for prize money, competitors must complete the course in 1 hour 30 minutes or less. All prizes are determined by chip time. To be eligible for prize money in the non-binary category, an athlete must be identified as a non-binary athlete at the time of registration. Winners of the men’s, women’s and non-binary runners who break an existing event time record will receive a $100 bonus. 

May is usually mild to moderately warm in Brooklyn, which is also the rainiest month of the year. May 20 average low temp: 58ºF, May 20 average high temp: 69ºF.

Race Date

April 27, 2025.

Location

•  Start: Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY US

•  Finish: Stillwell Ave, Brooklyn, NY US 11214

Directions

Distances

  • Half marathon (13.1 miles)

Starting Time

  • 7:00 AM – half marathon

Entry Fees

  • $130 and up – half marathon

Course Map

You can find the course map and description here: nycruns.com. Fast and mostly flat (except for some hilly sections), the race follows a point-to-point course.

Registration

To join the Brooklyn half, register online at nycruns.com.

Official Race Website

Additional race information can be found at brooklynhalfmarathon.com.

Social Media

If you are looking for more details about this race, follow its page on Facebook.

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