NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon
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NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon
The NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon takes place in Brooklyn, NY on April 25, 2027. The USATF-certified course starts in North Brooklyn neighborhoods including Williamsburg and Greenpoint, follows the East River waterfront under the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges, runs along historic concourses such as Fulton Street and Flatbush Avenue, and finishes in Prospect Park. The event recorded 28,052 finishers in 2026 and is listed with over 28,000 runners for 2027.
Timing is electronic using the MYLAPS Bibtag system. Timing split points, clocks, nine fluid stations, bathrooms, and medical support are located along the route. Pace teams are provided by the Prospect Park Track Club for target times between 1:30 and 3:00. The event includes a participant shirt (picked up at the race week Expo or mailed for an added fee), a finisher medal, post-race water and electrolyte fluids, NY State apples, and a bagel.
Logistics note that bib and shirt pickup and bag check are handled at the pre-race Expo only; bib transfers are prohibited. Start waves and corrals are assigned based on runner pace. Handcycle and Wheelchair divisions are supported and will receive arrival details prior to race day. Awards and prize money are offered with specified eligibility criteria and age group categories. Membership discounts, deferral benefits, VIP packages, finish line viewing passes, and event policies on strollers, dogs, earbuds, and confetti are detailed in the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
