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 distance is:
- 5K
The course covers just under one full loop of Prospect Park with a final sprint up Center Drive. All NYCRUNS courses for this event are USATF-certified. A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the Prospect Park Alliance, the nonprofit that helps maintain and restore Prospect Park.
Awards will be given to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers overall by gun time. Age-group awards will be given to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers by net time in the listed age categories. Race photos will be available after the event.
Logistics and amenities
The Festival Area is located in the Nethermead and can be reached via Center Drive or the walking paths off Well House Drive. Bibs and shirts are distributed on race day at the Festival Area; shirt sizes are not guaranteed. NYCRUNS members may have bibs mailed if they meet the mailing criteria and deadlines.
On-site amenities include bag check with a single clear-bag requirement, portable bathrooms, water and electrolyte fluids on course, electrolyte fluids and canned smartwater at the finish, and post-race refreshments (ice pop, apple, pretzels). Start corrals are pace-based and assigned by letter; corral assignments appear on the bib. Handcycle and Wheelchair divisions are included in this event. Transit options listed for the event include nearby subway lines (S, Q; F, G), local bus routes (B68, B16), and Citi Bike stations near the park. Parking is limited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.