Close out your summer running season with the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Ice Cream Social Half & 5K. This year's race will be filled with good times, both on and off the course. After you cross the Finish Line and WIN YOUR RACE, the fun really starts. First, you'll be presented with your newly minted Ice Cream Social Finisher's Medal (for both Half & 5K runners), and then you'll get your choice of tasty ice cream treats (dairy or non-dairy). What could be better than refueling with a cool treat while admiring your cool medal.
The half marathon course is comprised of just under 4 full loops of the park, with a final sprint up Center Drive. This means that you'll pass Center Drive three times and then make one final left turn to the finish. The 5K course subtracts three of those loops. All NYCRUNS courses are USATF-certified.
Half Marathon Course Map | Certification
Located in the Neathermead, the Festival Area can be accessed via Center Drive or the walking paths off Well House Drive. If you need to pick up your bib, check your gear, use the bathroom, have a question, or want to pick up your shirt before the race, please head to the Festival Area in the Nethermead prior to the race. The race finishes back at the Neathermead on Center Drive.
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. The Start Corrals are located on Wellhouse Drive off West Drive, a short walk from the Festival Area.
Bag Check (opens at 5:30 AM) - If you plan on checking your gear, you must use one single clear bag. If your bag isn't clear, NYCRUNS will provide you with a clear bag (18" x 24") when you check your gear. 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.
Bathrooms (open at 5:30 AM) - Portable bathrooms will be available throughout the event.
Hydration - Water and electrolyte fluids will be available on the course with electrolyte fluids and cans of smartwater at the finish.
Post-Race Refreshments (ICE CREAM!) - In addition to water and electrolyte fluids, refuel with a bag of pretzels, an apple, and a deliciously refreshing ice cream/ice pop treat in the Festival Area after you finish.
Swag (shirt distribution begins at 5:30 AM) - The giveaway for this race will be a TECH SHIRT. Shirts may be picked up on race day only. In order to cut down on waste, we try not to over order and shirt sizes are not guaranteed. If you have your heart set on a size, we recommend picking up your shirt before the race. Every runner (Half & 5K) will also receive a very tasty looking FINISHER'S MEDAL.
Photos - Runners will receive one complimentary photo and the option to purchase additional photos. MarathonFoto will send you an email after the race with all the details. You can also sign up for a photo package at checkout.
You can pick up your bib using your race QR code in the Festival Area on race day beginning at 5:30 AM. Bibs are only available for pick up on race day. You’ll need to show your unique QR code to pick up your bib. Your QR code will be available the week of the race on your NYCRUNS Dashboard under Upcoming Races (we'll also send it to you in a pre-race email). The QR code can be added to your Apple Wallet.
If you're a NYCRUNS Member, your bib will be mailed to you at no additional cost. You can become a NYCRUNS member at checkout and receive this free bib mailing benefit. If you're not a NYCRUNS Member, you can still have your bib mailed to you by adding it at checkout for an additional $25.
Note: For NYCRUNS members and non-members, bibs can only be mailed if you register 30 days or more before the date of the event and can only be sent to a U.S. mailing address. Shirts are not mailed with bibs.
Mass transit is always the best way to get to NYCRUNS events. It's a good idea to check MTA.info on race day for any mass transit updates. The closest subway stations to the Festival Area and the Start are the B/Q at Prospect Park or the F/G at 15th St-Prospect Park. The B68 to Prospect Park Southwest/11th Avenue or the B16 to Ocean Ave/Lincoln Road are the closest stops if you're taking the bus. There are also Citi Bike stations at Prospect Park Southwest/16th Street and Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue. Parking is limited around the park but if you're getting a ride, use 101 Prospect Park Southwest as your drop off point.
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 available to the top three male, female and non-binary runners overall (gun time) in both the 5K and the Half. Age group awards will be available to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers in each of the following age groups (net/chip time) in the 5K: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over. Age group awards will be available to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers in each of the following age groups (net/chip time) in the Half: 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. Additional information about awards can be found in our help section here.
Due to the high number of turns in the half marathon course, we do not advise handcycle or wheelchair athlete participants register for this event. We’d suggest registering for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon or any of our standalone 5K races in Prospect Park or Central Park.
See chart below. NYCRUNS members receive a 20% discount 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. Race day registration (if available) is online only.
| Half | Members | Non-Members |
| Through 6/25 | $72 | $90 |
| Through 7/23 | $80 | $100 |
| Through 8/18 | $88 | $110 |
| Until Online Registration Ends | $100 | $125 |
| 5K | Members | Non-Members |
| Through 6/25 | $40 | $50 |
| Through 7/23 | $44 | $55 |
| Through 8/18 | $48 | $60 |
| Until Online Registration Ends | $52 | $65 |
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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. Please familiarize yourself with our complete rules of competition.
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.