NYCRUNS Frozen Bonsai 5K
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Event Overview
The NYCRUNS Frozen Bonsai 5K is a running event held in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. It is scheduled for March 7, 2026.
Course Details
The event features one distance: a 5K. The course is USATF-certified and consists of just under one full loop of Prospect Park, finishing with a sprint up Center Drive. The race starts on Well House Drive and uses a pace-based corral system with assignments (AA through F) noted on each runner's bib.
Facilities & Services
The event hub is the Festival Area in the Nethermead, accessible via Center Drive or paths off Well House Drive. Services available here from 7:00 AM include bib pickup, gear check using a provided clear bag, portable bathrooms, and shirt pickup. Bagels with spreads and fresh fruit are provided post-race, and water and electrolyte drinks are available on the course and at the finish. Participants receive a finisher medal and a tech shirt.
Results & Awards
Results are posted online and emailed post-race. Overall awards (based on gun time) go to the top three male, female, and non-binary runners. Age group awards (based on chip time) are available in categories from 9 and under to 70 and over.
Registration & Logistics
Registration pricing is tiered, with a 20% discount for NYCRUNS members. The event is accessible by public transit, with the closest subway stations being Prospect Park (S, Q trains) and 15th St-Prospect Park (F, G trains). Closest bus stops are for the B68 and B16 lines. Citi Bike stations are nearby, but bike parking in the festival area is prohibited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
