Prospect Park, Brooklyn

November 10, 2024

Half starts @ 9:30 am, 10K @ 9:32, 5k @ 9:50

Brooklyn is NYC’s most populous borough and has a rich running culture. Whether you are a New Yorker or not we’re excited to have you in the heart of Brooklyn, Prospect Park, for a race that has quickly become an annual experience that represents this community’s great running culture.

Greek Shelter or Peristyle
Entrance at Park side avenue & Ocean Ave.
Brooklyn, NY

– Q TRAIN – Parkside Avenue Station. Walk 8 minutes to meeting point.  MAP LINK

– 2 & 5 TRAINS – Winthrop Street Station. Walk 20 minutes to meeting point. MAP LINK

-G & F TRAINS – 15th Street – Prospect Park Station. Walk 15 minutes to meeting point. MAP LINK

Check the MTA planner for train schedule.  In google maps search for The Peristyle.

Note 1 – The park is open to pedestrians and cyclists.   You must give them the right of way.  This is not a closed course.  You need to remain in the runners lane and never go into the lane for cyclists.

You will START on East Drive, approximately 1/3 of a mile east of the MEETING POINT. East Drive is the car free inner loop in Prospect Park. There is a pedestrian only lane on the inner curb of the loop.

You begin by running northeast on East Drive, for approximately 1 mile until you get to top of the highest incline (approximately 80-foot incline over a third of a mile). At the top you follow the course as it curves to the left and onto West Drive.

You continue for the second mile on a relatively flat segment of the course passing the open fields on your left until you get to beginning of the largest decline on the course (approximately 80 feet).

You continue onto a very flat segment for the third mile on West Drive and then back onto East Drive always following the course as it slightly curves to the left.

There is a road that intersects the Drives, Center Drive. To assure that you do not turn onto this road and stay the course we will have volunteers placed at both intersections.

Support stations with water, Gatorade, and HUMA power gels will be located at THREE POINTS on the course. You will access these 3 times for every loop. We suggest that you bring your own nutrition and water if you need to limit your contact. The beverages will be in compostable paper cups that you must discard appropriately at trash containers along the course or at the next water station. When you take a beverage or gel from the support station, please exit the area immediately so that other participants can access the space.

Half Marathon runners will complete their loop 4 times.

10 K runners will complete their loop 2 times.

5 K runners will complete their loop once.

RESULTS and SPLITS PER LOOP are posted in our results page.

The splits are uploaded live allowing your friends at home or at the finish to track your time per loop.

We take video and pictures every time you complete a loop.  Images of you crossing the finish line will be posted shortly after the race.

Yes!   The start is chip timed= your time will start the moment you go over the mat.   However, if you arrive late we cannot adjust your time especially if that affects the awards ceremony.

You must arrive on time and start within 2-3 minutes of your wave start.

We recommend that you limit personal items for storage during the event. We will place your items in a clear plastic bag with a large number that matches your bib. This will allow us to see whether the personal item is recovered by the participant with the matching ID. We will direct you to the location where your bag is located after you finish.  We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.  You need to arrive at least 90 minutes before in order to complete the bag check-in before your start time.

* Free high quality pictures  available on smugmug  & FLASHFRAME.  LIVE  chip timing.  Race tracking with Race Map.

* High quality technical shirt. – Must sign up 2 weeks prior.

* Finisher commemorative medal

*  Huge acrylic awards for Top 3 Overall in each distance.

* Awards ceremony.  Award medals for age groups.

* Bag check-in, porta potties

* water,   sports drink – gatorade, huma.

Large acrylic awards in  EVERY DISTANCE will be given to the top three male and female runners overall.

Medal awards for age groups will be awarded to the top three in each of the following age groups:

HALF, 10K & 5K: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69.

Our awards ceremony banner is customized to every race.

  You will need picture I.D. to pick up your bib.

SATURDAY 11 AM – 3 PM – CANCELLED!

RACE DAY  ONLY– 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM – At the Meeting Point. See below. Be there no less than 50 minutes before your start time to pick up your bib and timing tag and get to the starting point. CHECK TO SEE YOUR BIB NUMBER HERE. MEETING POINT: The Peristyle is located on East Drive just off Parkside Avenue. Pick up your bib, drop off any valuables, and use the portable toilet. SEE MAP.

You must arrive on time and start within 2-3 minutes of your wave start.   Your final time will be calculated from the time you cross the timing matt for the start and finish.  However, if you arrive late we cannot adjust your time especially if that affects the awards ceremony.

You must be able to complete the half marathon in 3 hours or less.

You must wear your  Bib on the outside of your clothing on your stomach in order to be guaranteed a time.

Race numbers are required to participate – no bandits please.

All participants must sign both the USA Track & Field waiver and the City Tri Runs waiver form.

You must be at least 14 years old to participate.

You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge.

You must show photo ID to receive your race number and timing tag.

Coaches, baby-joggers, bikes, dogs, in-line skates, skateboards or dogs will not be allowed on the course.

If you attempt to sell your race number, you may be banned from future racing.