Brooklyn Half Marathon
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RBC Brooklyn Half 2026
The RBC Brooklyn Half takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Brooklyn. The 13.1-mile course travels from the tree-lined roadways of Prospect Park to the Coney Island boardwalk. The event includes a finish after-party at Maimonides Park and an official race expo in Prospect Park.
The RBC Brooklyn Half Expo Presented by New Balance is scheduled at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside with race number pickup across three days: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before the race. The Expo is open to the public and features race-week activities such as the RBC Hype Zone, a runner wall, and runner essentials for purchase. The Expo site is located near local subway lines.
A Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half runs May 9–17 with two entry options: a Medal option and a Love of Running option, each offered with different member and non-member pricing. A free Boardwalk Kids Run is available for children ages 2 to 18; registration is required.
Race amenities include 10 fluid stations offering Gatorade Endurance Formula and water, plus a Maurten Gel Depot at mile 6.8 (limited supply). NYRR provides lactation accommodations and pump transport, a NYRR Pace Team offering paced groups at various target times with no fee, and prize money awarded equally across men, women, and nonbinary categories. Entry for the in-person race is closed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
