NSRF Brooklyn St. Patrick's Half Marathon
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Brooklyn St. Patrick's 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
The event offers three distances:
- 5K, one loop out and back along the shore
- 10K, two loops out and back along the shore
- Half Marathon, four loops with two U-turns
Runners follow a boardwalk course on Veterans Memorial Pier / Canarsie Lands in Brooklyn, with views of the Verrazzano Bridge. The 5K and 10K use the 5K U-turn point; the Half Marathon includes a second U-turn near the start/finish and requires passing both turnaround checkpoints each loop for accurate splits and finish times. A hydration station is positioned at the Half Marathon U-turn closest to the start/finish and at the start/finish for Half Marathon participants.
Wheelchair participants are welcome; the course includes several tight 180-degree turns that may affect wheelchair racing.
On-site amenities include an informal bag check area, bathrooms within a few minutes' walk, hydration at the finish area, and refreshments provided by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water. Participants receive a race tee and a finisher medal. A virtual option allows competitors to log a time and up to five photos during the event period; race items begin shipping on the event start day.
Bibs can be mailed for a fee if registration is completed at least ten days before the event, and in-person pickup is available from event staff on race day. Bibs should be worn mid-torso, visible and secured with four pins or equivalent.
Top finishers receive age-group recognition across overall and multiple age categories. A portion of proceeds benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3); donations and fundraising directly support the foundation. Live online, email, and text results are provided along with same-day finish line photos and video. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
