Brooklyn Free Clinic 5K Run/Walk
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Brooklyn Free Clinic 5K Run/Walk
The Brooklyn Free Clinic 5K Run/Walk takes place on November 7, 2026 in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, and benefits the Brooklyn Free Clinic, which provides free healthcare to uninsured patients. The event is limited to 400 registrants.
The course is a 5K 3.1 mile loop that finishes at Center Drive. Water is provided on course at mile 2. After the event participants gather in the Nethermead for post race refreshments and music; the Nethermead is accessible via Center Drive or the walking paths off Well House.
Amenities listed for participants include a shirt, a finisher medal, post race nutrition, bag check for bib holders, live results by web text or email, free finish line photos, and a personalized bib when registration is completed at least three weeks before race day.
Registration notes state that fees are used for race expenses and are non refundable. Fees may vary with additional options such as donations. Bib and shirt pickup is arranged for SUNY Downstate students and employees through departments or the Student Center; other registrants may pick up on race day at Center Drive if they did not pick up earlier. A separate six week BFC running clinic is scheduled at Prospect Park from September 22 to October 28, 2026 and is open only to SUNY Downstate employees and students; the clinic offers an optional 1 mile pace test and uses volunteer coaches. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
