"Fall" in love with Brooklyn's backyard during prime running season at the NYCRUNS Falling Leaves Half Marathon. Work this race into your autumnal marathon training or just take in the gorgeous fall foliage along the Prospect Park loop course. This is one of our most popular events with some very cool bling (Medal Alert!) waiting for you at the Finish Line.
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The half marathon course is comprised of just under four full loops of the park and a final sprint up Center Drive. This means that you will pass Center Drive three times and then make one final left turn to the finish.
All NYCRUNS courses are USATF certified.
Half Marathon Course Map | USATF Certification
Located in the Nethermead, the Festival Area opens at 5:30 AM and can be accessed via Center Drive or the walking paths off Well House Drive. If you need to pick up your bib, pick up your shirt, check a bag, or have a question, please head to the Festival Area prior to the race. The race finishes on Center Drive which takes you right back to the Festival Area in the Nethermead.
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 are located on Well House Drive.
Bag Check (opens at 5:30 AM) - You can check your gear in a single clear bag, which we can provide you with (18" x 24") if you don't have one.
Bathrooms - Portable bathrooms will be available in each corral and just past each fluid station along the course.
Course Hydration - Water and Gatorade will be available in cups at Fluid Stations along the course.
Post Race Refueling - Water, Gatorade, an apple, and a bagel (with a schmear, of course) will be available in the walk off after you finish the race.
Participant Shirt (distribution begins at 5:30 AM) - On race morning, you'll pick up your official race tech shirt (before or after the race). In order to cut down on waste, we try not to over order and sizes are not guaranteed. If you have your heart set on a size, we recommend picking up your shirt before the race.
Finisher Medal - After you cross the Finish Line, you'll be presented with your well-earned Finisher Medal.
Photos – During the registration process, you can pre-purchase a discounted photo package at checkout. Following the race, you’ll receive an email with a link to your race photo gallery. All NYCRUNS events include a free photo. The eligible image will be identified and labeled as “Free Download” in your gallery. Simply select the Free Download banner on the photo to begin the download process. You can also view your photos after the race by visiting the MarathonFoto website, selecting your race, and searching by your bib number.
NYCRUNS Members receive FREE bib mailing. If you're not a NYCRUNS Member, you can purchase bib mailing at checkout for an additional $25.
Membership must be active the day of this race. If you need to renew your membership to keep your membership active on race day, your membership will extend for a year from your original renewal date. Become an NYCRUNS member at checkout and immediately receive this free bib mailing benefit.
Bibs can only be mailed if you register 20 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.
If you're bib is not being mailed to you, you'll pick it up race morning in the Festival Area beginning at 5:30 AM. Bibs are only available for pick up on race morning. You’ll need to show your unique QR code to pick up your bib (and shirt). 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.
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.
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 10% 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. Registration closes the day before the race, or earlier if maximum capacity is reached.
| Date | Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|
| Through June 14 | $81 | $90 |
| Through July 26 | $90 | $100 |
| Through September 13 | $99 | $110 |
| Through October 11 | $112.50 | $125 |
| Until Registration Ends | $121.50 | $135 |
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). 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): 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.
NYCRUNS members can qualify for the NYCRUNS Local Elite Athlete Race Entry Program and earn future complimentary entry into all NYCRUNS events (with the exception of the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon) for a one-year period from the date of the race where qualification is achieved. A limited number of complimentary entries will be available for each race that qualified runners can secure on a first-come basis.
This is a qualifying race for the NYCRUNS Local Elite Athlete Race Entry Program. Qualifying guidelines are as follows:
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The standard no-refunds, no-transfers policy applies. NYCRUNS members can withdraw for race credit.
For safety and security reasons and per NYCRUNS policy, only you can run with the bib that’s assigned to you. Please familiarize yourself with our complete rules of competition.
If you check a bag, NYCRUNS reserves the right to search the contents in your bag at any time.
The use of celebratory confetti cannons is strictly prohibited.
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, for safety purposes you may be directed off the course by a Race Marshal.