Join us for America's fastest growing race featuring 25,000 runners in 2025!
Last year, an event-record 21,727 runners took part in this classic Brooklyn running experience.
The one-of-a-kind, bucket list run starts in hip North Brooklyn and winds around the waterfront taking you under the historic Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges while delivering eye popping views of the Manhattan skyline.
From there, the route heads up the historic concourses of Fulton Street and Flatbush Avenue before passing through Grand Army Plaza and into fabled brownstone Brooklyn, finishing with a super fun post-race hang in Prospect Park.
See for yourself what the NYC running community is buzzing about!
The USATF-certified* course will be electronically timed using the MYLAPS Bibtag system. There will be timing (split) points and clocks throughout the course. Hydration stations and restrooms will be available every 1-2 miles. Medical support will be available throughout the course.
The Prospect Park Track Club will be providing pace teams for 1:30 - 3:00 paces.
Half Marathon Course Map | Certification | Elevation Map
*Pending Final Permitting
We welcome Handcycle Division and Wheelchair Division athletes at this race as well as the New Jersey Half Marathon at Newport, and all our 5K races in Prospect Park and Central Park. If your account reflects that you are in one of these divisions, you will automatically be entered into it when you register for this race. You can change your designation at any time in the Profile section of your NYCRUNS Dashboard. To ensure a safe race experience for all, Handcycle & Wheelchair Division athletes must be at the Start line ready to race at least 30 minutes before the race’s published start time.
NYCRUNS uses a pace-based corral system. Your start corral is indicated by the letter printed on your bib, AA-F. You should be in your start corral no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the race. Corrals are based on the pace indicated in the Profile section of your NYCRUNS Dashboard. You can update your pace at any time.
Swag - Every runner will receive our limited edition 2025 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon race shirt which you'll pick up at the race week Expo. Once you've accomplished your goal, a 2025 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon finisher medal will be bestowed upon you at the Finish Line. In order to cut down on waste, we avoid ordering more shirts than we need; thus, sizes are not guaranteed.
Post-Finish - After crossing the Finish Line, it's time to refresh and replenish with more hydration, Brooklyn's best bagel (with a shmear of course), a tasty apple from New York State, and more goodies!
Photos - Runners will receive an email from MarathonFoto several days after the race with information about your complimentary finish line photo and details on how to purchase photos of your entire run along the course. You can also sign up for the photo package at checkout and get them at the best price.
Bag Check - Will be available at the race week Expo only. There will be no race day bag check. If you plan on checking items, you must use one single clear bag. If your bag isn't clear, NYCRUNS will provide you with a clear bag (18" x 24"). You may not put another full bag/backpack/briefcase filled with gear inside the clear bag that NYCRUNS provides. All items must fit inside one clear bag. NYCRUNS reserves the right to search the contents in your bag at any time. Bags will be available to pickup after you finish at the Festival Area in Prospect Park.
Please see chart below. NYCRUNS members receive a 10% off on this race, race withdrawal rights, and other perks. You can become a member when you check out.
Race Credit (combined with the member discount) may be used to pay for up to 50% or $40 (whichever is greater) off the original race entry price.
| Half Marathon | Members | Non-Members |
| Through 12/12 | $139.50 | $155.00 |
| Through 1/31 | $148.50 | $165.00 |
Can't make it to the pre-race Expo to pick up your bib and shirt? Purchase Bib & Shirt Mailing and you'll receive both approximately two weeks before the race. Bibs and shirts can only be mailed within the United States. The cost for bib and shirt mailing is $35. Sign up for this benefit at check out.
The official NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon training program will help you WIN YOUR RACE! This 12-week customized program is based on your running history, racing goals and schedule. Lose the one-size-fits-all PDFs and let us help you get to the starting line healthy and ready to crush it. The program is fully automated and will kick off 12 weeks before the race.
You can sign up for the training program at check out.
Program features include:
Upgrade your NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon experience and become a VIP!
VIP ($75 added to registration fee)
All of the standard amenities plus:
VIP+ ($250 added to registration fee)
All of the standard and VIP amenities plus:
VIP++ ($350 added to the registration fee)
All of the standard and VIP amenities plus:
You can sign up for a VIP package at check out. Space is limited so don’t miss out!
The Finish line, Post-Finish and Festival Areas at the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon are all secure areas with limited access. Finish Line Access Passes are the only way for family members and friends to see you at the Finish Line and hang out with you in the Post Race Festival Area.
You can purchase Finish Line Access Passes at check out.
More information on hotels will be available at brooklynhalfmarathon.com.
You must pick up your race bib and t-shirt in-person at the race week Expo, unless you signed up for a VIP package which includes bib mailing. Bib pickup will not be available on race morning, and you may not run without a bib. Details on the dates/times and location of the race week Expo will be announced in early 2025.
Results will be emailed and the full results will be posted on our results page after the race. If you do not see your result online or receive an email with your finish time, please fill out this form.
Awards will be given to the top three overall male, female and non-binary finishers (by gun time) as well as the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers in each of the following age groups (by net time): 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 and over.
Qualified athletes will be granted complimentary entry to the 2025 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon along with access to the elite start corral by meeting the following criteria:
Athletes who meet the following criteria will be eligible for prize money:
Prizes money will be distributed as follows:
First Place: $2,500
Second Place: $1,250
Third Place: $750
Fourth Place: $500
Fifth Place: $250
Sixth - Tenth Place: $100
If you are an individual interested in volunteering at the 2025 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon, feel free to fill out this form, or check back in early 2025 for more details on specific volunteer opportunities.
If you are part of an organization and would like to organize a volunteer group at the 2025 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon, please send us a message.
For further information, visit our Volunteer page.
Please take public transportation if possible. The L train to Bedford Avenue and G train to Metropolitan Avenue are closest to the start. Please check mta.info for the most up to date information on public transportation.
Driving is not recommended due to limited street parking and the point to point nature of the course.
The standard no-refunds, no-transfers policy applies.
NYCRUNS members can withdraw for race credit. See details here.
Strollers and dogs are not allowed in NYCRUNS races.
You may be disqualified if earbuds or headphones hinder your awareness.
All NYCRUNS races have time limits. You must remain on pace to finish within the time limit to receive course support and an official finish time. If you fall behind pace and are directed off the course by a race marshal, please follow the instruction given for safety purposes.
Please familiarize yourself with our complete rules of competition.