NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon
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NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon
The NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon takes place on April 25, 2027 in Brooklyn, NY. The course begins in North Brooklyn neighborhoods including Williamsburg and Greenpoint and finishes in Prospect Park, running along the East River waterfront and under the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges and passing historic concourses such as Fulton Street and Flatbush Avenue. Organizers expect approximately 30,000 runners.
The USATF-certified course is electronically timed using the MYLAPS Bibtag system. Timing split points, course clocks, nine fluid stations, portable bathrooms, and medical support are located along the route. Prospect Park Track Club will provide pace teams between 1:30 and 3:00. The race uses multiple start waves and assigns waves and corrals based on runner pace.
Every participant receives an official participant shirt at the pre-race Expo or via optional Bib & Shirt mailing (cost $35; not available for international addresses) and a collector's finisher medal. Post-race refueling includes water, electrolyte fluids, a New York State apple, and a bagel. Bag check is available at the Expo only and requires a single clear bag (18" x 24") which organizers can provide. Race photos are delivered by email; eligible images include a free download label.
Registration details include member discounts (10%) and tiered pricing: through October 28 Members $139.50 Non-members $155; through December 17 Members $148.50 Non-members $165. NYCRUNS Members may defer entries to 2028 if deferral is requested at least 10 days before the race; later deferrals receive 50% off the 2027 entry fee. VIP packages and Finish Line Viewing Area passes are available for purchase. Handcycle and Wheelchair divisions are supported.
Awards are given to the top three male, female, and non-binary overall finishers by gun time, with age group awards for standard age brackets from 19 and under through 80 and over. Prize money is awarded to top finishers and has time and membership eligibility requirements, including qualifying times for prize money and the Local Elite program: men under 1:20:00 and women and nonbinary under 1:30:00 (gun time), plus NYCRUNS membership and recent event history. Standard race policies apply: no refunds or transfers, strollers and dogs are not allowed, earbuds that hinder awareness can lead to disqualification, confetti cannons are prohibited, and time limits require runners to remain on pace to receive course support and an official finish time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
