Lousy T-Shirt Race
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NYCRUNS Lousy T Shirt Race - Prospect Park
The NYCRUNS Lousy T Shirt Race is a 5K held in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY on June 16, 2026. A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to Prospect Park Alliance, the nonprofit that provides staff and resources to maintain and restore Prospect Park.
The course covers just under one full loop of the park with a final sprint up Center Drive. All NYCRUNS courses are USATF certified. The Festival Area is located in the Nethermead and can be reached via Center Drive or the walking paths off Well House Drive; the race finishes on Center Drive near the Festival Area.
Start corrals are assigned by pace and located on Well House Drive; corral letter is printed on the bib and is based on the pace listed in the participant dashboard. Bibs are distributed on race day using a unique QR code that becomes available the week of the race; NYCRUNS members may receive mailed bibs at no extra cost and non-members may add paid mailing if registered at least 30 days in advance and to U.S. addresses only.
Event amenities include a bag check with a provided clear bag (18 x 24 inches), portable bathrooms, hydration on course and at the finish, post race refreshments, and a participant shirt available for pickup on race day. Photos and official results will be posted after the event. Awards are offered to the top three male, female, and non-binary overall finishers by gun time and to the top three in each age group by net or chip time (age groups include 9 and under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over). Handcycle and Wheelchair divisions are included and entries follow account designation.
Standard policies apply: no refunds and no transfers, members may withdraw for race credit, strollers and dogs are not allowed, earbuds that hinder awareness may lead to disqualification, celebratory confetti cannons are prohibited, and the race enforces time limits with possible removal from course for runners who fall behind pace. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
