NYCRUNS Brooklyn Ice Cream Social 5K

NYCRUNS Brooklyn Ice Cream Social 5K : August 22, 2026, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY

This event is the final 5K of the NYCRUNS Ice Cream Social Race Series, held in Prospect Park. Finishers receive a finisher medal and an ice cream or non-dairy treat after the race. The event includes a tech shirt (shirt sizes not guaranteed) and race photos delivered by MarathonFoto a few days after the event.

Course, logistics and policies

The course is just under one full loop of Prospect Park with a final sprint up Center Drive to the finish. All NYCRUNS courses are USATF-certified. The Festival Area is in the Nethermead and is accessible via Center Drive or the walking paths off Well House Drive. Bib pick-up and shirt distribution are at the Festival Area on race day. Start corrals are pace-based, assigned by letter AA-F and located on Well House Drive; corral assignment appears on each bib and is based on the pace listed in the runner profile.

On-course hydration and finish fluids include water and Gatorade, with cans of smartwater available at the finish. Portable bathrooms and a bag check are provided; bag check requires one clear bag (NYCRUNS may provide a clear bag sized 18" x 24" and may inspect contents). Post-race food includes a bag of pretzels, an apple, and an ice cream or ice pop treat. Handcycle and Wheelchair Divisions are offered; designation in the runner profile places athletes in those divisions. Results are emailed and posted online. Awards are given to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers overall (gun time) and top three in each age group by net/chip time: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. Policies include no refunds or transfers; NYCRUNS members may withdraw for race credit. Strollers and dogs are not allowed, earbuds that hinder awareness may lead to disqualification, and celebratory confetti cannons are prohibited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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