NSRF Polar Bear Half Marathon
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Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K NSRF
The event offers two measured races set on a USATF certified circuit in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The course starts just south of Duck Island adjacent to St. Paul’s Place and finishes at the Grecian Shelter (the Peristyle). The 5K follows one loop of the circuit and the Half Marathon is four loops, totaling 13.1 miles. Runners must cross the finish line on each loop for accurate split timing and split/finish photos. Course support for the Half Marathon ends at 2 hours 45 minutes.
Distances:
- 5K one loop of the Prospect Park circuit
- Half Marathon four loops, 13.1 miles
On-site amenities include an informal bag-check area, bathrooms a short walk from the start and finish, porta-johns near the finish, finish-line hydration, and refreshments provided by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water. Live online timing, same-day finish-line photos, and live split tracking with predicted finish times are provided for the Half Marathon.
A virtual participation option allows entrants to log a time and upload up to five photos within the one-week window beginning on the event start date; virtual participants receive mailed race items when available. Bibs can be mailed for a fee if registration is completed at least 10 days before the race, or picked up in person on race day from event staff.
Results recognize top overall finishers and top finishers in multiple age categories. Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
