NSRF The Awesome 80's Half Marathon & 5K
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NSRF The Awesome 80s Half Marathon & 5K
This event is held in early July at Prospect Park in Brooklyn and centers on an 80s theme. Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon: 4 loops of the USATF certified 5K course.
- 5K Run/Walk: 1 loop of the USATF certified 5K course.
Start and finish areas are at the Grecian Center, also called the Peristyle; the 5K start is located south of Duck Island adjacent to St. Pauls Place, about 365 meters northeast of the finish line. The half marathon uses the same loop repeated four times; runners must begin their final lap by 2:05 hours and the overall cutoff is 2:45 hours.
Amenities include a cassette tee and finisher medal, hydration at the finish, refreshments provided by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water, restroom access a few minutes walk from the start and finish, and an informal bag check area for personal belongings. Finish line results and same day finish photos are available online.
A virtual participation option allows entrants to log times and upload up to five photos during the event window; virtual bibs and mailed items begin shipping prior to the event. A portion of proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation and 100% of donations and fundraising directly impact NSRF.
Age group recognition is awarded to top male, female, and nonbinary finishers overall and across multiple age brackets starting at 14 and under and extending to 90 plus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
