Join us as we celebrate our 15-year run of great races and fun vibes and throw it back to 2011. It was the year we first met Siri on our iPhone, saw England’s future King William marry his new Princess Kate, and NYCRUNS introduced a new approach to running events -- serious races that don’t take themselves too seriously. A perfect formula for good times on and off the course!
On November 20, 2011, we introduced the first-ever Brooklyn Marathon, which became the Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon, and is now the Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon (did you get all that)!
To honor the 262 runners who looped (and looped and looped and....)around Prospect Park in the first Brooklyn Marathon, we’ll be running it again (and we’re throwing in a half for good measure). Join us for the 2025 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon and celebrate 15 years of NYCRUNNING!
The half marathon course starts on East Drive and makes just under four full loops of the park before finishing with a left turn off East Drive on to Center Drive for a final push to the finish.
The marathon course starts on Center Drive, makes two lower loops of the park, then six full loops, before finishing with a left turn off East Drive on to Center Drive for a final push to the finish.
Water, electrolyte fluids, restrooms, and medical support will be available throughout both courses.
All NYCRUNS courses are USATF certified.
Located in the Nethermead, 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 a bag, use the bathroom, have a question, or want to pick up your shirt before the race, please head to the Festival Area prior to the race.
NYCRUNS uses a pace-based corral system. Start Corrals are assigned by letter, AA-F. Your Start Corral assignment will be noted on your bib (see Bib Distribution below). Please be in your start corral no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the race. Corral assignments are based on the pace indicated in your NYCRUNS Dashboard under Profile. You can update your pace at any time. The Start Corrals for the half marathon are located on East Drive. Start Corrals for the marathon are located on Center Drive.
Bag Check (opens at 6:00 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.
Restrooms (open at 6:00 AM) - Available in the Festival Area and at all water stations throughout the course.
Hydration - Water and electrolyte fluids will be available on the course with electrolyte fluids and cans of smartwater at the finish.
Post Race Refreshments - After the race, you'll refuel with fresh fruit and Brooklyn's best bagel (with a schmear, of course).
Swag (shirt distribution begins at 6:00 AM) - Every runner will receive a well-earned Finishers Medal upon completing the race as well as an official race shirt which can be picked up before or after the race. Just show your personal race QR code (see below for QR Code details) and bag your swag (shirt). 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.
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.
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 marathon and half marathon. Age group awards will be made available for both races to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers in each of the following age groups: 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 both the half marathon and marathon courses, 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.
| Marathon | Members | Non-Members |
| Through 9/3 | $100 | $125 |
| Through 10/8 | $108 | $135 |
| Through 10/22 | $116 | $145 |
| Through 11/17 | $124 | $155 |
| Until Online Registration Ends | $132 | $165 |
| Half Marathon | Members | Non-Members |
| Through 8/20 | $72 | $90 |
| Through 9/24 | $80 | $100 |
| Through 10/22 | $88 | $110 |
| Through 11/12 | $100 | $125 |
| Until Online Registration Ends | $108 | $135 |
Go to the Festival Area in the Nethermead if you need to pick up your bib, shirt, and/or check your gear. Bathrooms are located there as well.
Mass transit is always the best way to get to NYCRUNS events. Check MTA Trip Planner for up-to-date mass transit information.
To get to the Festival Area and the Marathon Start on Center Drive, take the B or Q train to Prospect Park or the F or G train to 15th St-Prospect Park. If you're taking the bus, ride the B68 to Prospect Park Southwest/11th Avenue or the B16 to Ocean Ave/Lincoln Road. Citi Bike stations are located at Prospect Park Southwest/16th Street and Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue. If you're getting a ride, use 101 Prospect Park Southwest as your target destination.
The Half Marathon Start is on East Drive, which is a 15-20 minute walk from the Festival Area. If you don't need to pick up your bib and/or check a bag, you can take the 2 or 3 train to Grand Army Plaza which is just a short walk away from the half marathon start.
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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.