Lousy T-Shirt Race
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Event overview
The NYCRUNS Lousy T-Shirt Race takes place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY. The event is a 5K road race that benefits the Prospect Park Alliance; a portion of proceeds will be donated to that nonprofit. The race has a history dating back to 2011 and includes a race-day shirt distributed to participants.
Course and logistics
The 5K course covers just under one full loop of Prospect Park with a final sprint up Center Drive. The course is USATF-certified. Start corrals use a pace-based system labeled AA through F, with assignments shown on the race bib; the corrals are located on Well House Drive. The festival area is in the Nethermead and can be accessed via Center Drive or walking paths off Well House Drive. The race finishes on Center Drive, returning runners to the Festival Area.
Amenities, bibs and accessibility
Bag check is available with a single clear bag requirement; race staff may search bag contents. Portable bathrooms will be on site. Water and electrolyte fluids are provided on course and at the finish. Post-race refreshments include an ice pop, an apple, and pretzels. Race shirts are distributed on race day only and sizes are not guaranteed. Bib pickup on race day requires the participant’s race QR code; mailed bibs are available for members or as an add-on for non-members if registered at least 30 days before the event and shipped to a U.S. address. Handcycle and Wheelchair divisions are supported; division status is managed in the participant profile.
Results, awards and policies
Results will be emailed and posted online after the race. Overall awards (by gun time) are given to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers. Age-group awards (by net time) are given to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers in each listed age group from 9 and under through 70 and over. Standard no-refunds, no-transfers policy applies; NYCRUNS members have race-credit withdrawal options. Strollers and dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
