How to get into the Brooklyn Half
- 2027 guaranteed entryJan 2027, expected
- 2027 lotteryJan 2027, expected
- ResultsJan 2027, expected
- Race dayMay 22, 2027
Every way into the Brooklyn Half
| Route | Who it's for | When | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing | Anyone without guaranteed entry, in three pools: NYC metro, rest of US, international | Expected January 2027. In 2026: applications Jan 6 to 19, drawing Jan 23 | Free to apply. $105.75 for NYRR members, $126.90 for non-members, charged only if selected |
| Member second-chance drawing | NYRR members not picked in the main drawing, membership active from the day before applications open | Same day as the main drawing. Entered automatically | Membership $63.45 a year, then $105.75 if selected |
| Virtual 6 | Runners 18 or older who register for and finish six NYRR virtual races at the Virtual 6 rate in 2026 | Races run Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2026. Claim in the January 2027 window | Six virtual race fees, then the entry fee |
| Time qualifier | A half marathon under the NYRR age standard in the 12 months before applications open (men 18 to 34: 1:21:00, women: 1:32:00) | Non-NYRR times: apply in the first week of the drawing window | $105.75 or $126.90 |
| Deferral from 2026 | 2026 entrants who cancelled by May 15, 2026, unless they had already deferred from 2025 | Claim in the January 2027 window | 2027 entry fee again |
| Charity | Anyone who joins NYRR Team for Kids | Open now. Pledge due Apr 21, 2027 | $750 raised, plus a $78 sign-up fee and the entry fee |
| Tour operator | Runners who live outside the US, through an NYRR International Tour Operator | Through the operator | Package only. From US$995 per runner with the entry (Destiny2Sport, 2027) |
| Philanthropic membership | NYRR Philanthropic Members at the Miler, 5K and 10K levels | Any year of membership | 5K level $5,287.50 (pay the entry fee), 10K level $10,575 (entry included) |
Brooklyn Half registration: a drawing
The Brooklyn Half has used a drawing for non-guaranteed places since 2022. NYRR has not posted the 2027 entry page yet: its How to Gain Entry page still describes 2026. For 2026, applications ran January 6 to 19, 2026, and the drawing was January 23. Expect January 2027 for the race on Saturday, May 22, 2027.
As at the NYC Half, places are drawn in three pools: residents within 60 miles of New York City, other US residents, and non-US residents. It is free to apply, and the fee is charged only if you are selected: $105.75 for NYRR members and $126.90 for non-members for 2027, the same as 2026.
NYRR members who apply are also entered in the member-only second-chance drawing, held the same day. The membership must be active the day before applications open and stay active through drawing day. Individual membership is $63.45 a year, and members pay $21.15 less for the race.
Brooklyn Half lottery odds
NYRR does not publish how many people apply to the Brooklyn Half drawing or how many are drawn, for any year. It is the largest half marathon in the US: 30,341 finishers on May 16, 2026, as reported. NYRR expected about 27,000 runners in 2022, the first year of the drawing.
Brooklyn Half guaranteed entry
Virtual 6 is the Brooklyn Half's version of 4 out of 6: register for and finish six NYRR virtual races at the Virtual 6 program rate between January 1 and December 31, 2026, and you can claim one 2027 Brooklyn Half entry. Places in the program are limited and sold first come, first served, and you must be 18 or older.
Time qualifiers use the same standards as the NYC Half. A qualifying time at an NYRR half or the NYC Marathon in the window is guaranteed. A time from another certified half marathon gets one of a limited number of places, fastest first by age and gender. For 2026 the window was January 6, 2025 to January 5, 2026, and non-NYRR applications were open January 6 to 11, 2026. Runners who miss the cut go into the drawing.
Also guaranteed for 2026 were runners who cancelled their 2025 entry, volunteers at the 2025 race or its pre-party, and Philanthropic Members at the Miler, 5K and 10K levels. All guaranteed places had to be claimed during the 2026 claim window, January 6 to 19, 2026, or were forfeited.
| Age | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 1:21:00 | 1:32:00 |
| 35 to 39 | 1:23:00 | 1:34:00 |
| 40 to 44 | 1:25:00 | 1:37:00 |
| 45 to 49 | 1:28:00 | 1:42:00 |
| 50 to 54 | 1:32:00 | 1:49:00 |
| 55 to 59 | 1:36:00 | 1:54:00 |
| 60 to 64 | 1:41:00 | 2:02:00 |
| 65 to 69 | 1:46:00 | 2:12:00 |
| 70 to 74 | 1:57:00 | 2:27:00 |
| 75 to 79 | 2:07:00 | 2:40:00 |
| 80+ | 2:15:00 | 2:50:00 |
Brooklyn Half charity entry
The charity route NYRR lists for the Brooklyn Half is its own Team for Kids, which raises money for its free youth programs. Registration for 2027 is open now.
Team for Kids runners pledge at least $750, due by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 21, 2027, and any shortfall is charged to the card on file on April 22. On top of that you pay a $78 sign-up fee and the race fee ($105.75 for NYRR members, $126.90 for non-members). The pledge was also $750 for 2026, with a $25 sign-up fee. The team includes coaching and a training plan.
Brooklyn Half tour operators
NYRR sells guaranteed Brooklyn Half entries to International Tour Operators for runners who live outside the US, at $150 an entry for 2026. Each operator must include a New York hotel or a round-trip flight, so a bib comes only with a package. NYRR's 2027 list has 19 operators, none in the US, Canada or Australia. UK runners have Sports Tours International and Sport Retreats. Others are in Ireland, France, the Netherlands (TUI Sports), Germany (interair), Mexico (Plaza Maratones, Costamar Travel), Brazil, Costa Rica, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Indonesia, Korea and Kazakhstan.
Sports Tours International (UK) sells a 4-night package at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge with welcome drinks, a 5 km shakeout run, an escort to the start and post-race drinks, plus the race entry at £115 for 2027. TUI Sports offers 3 to 6 nights at the RIU Plaza New York with breakfast. Destiny2Sport's 2027 deluxe package starts at US$995 per runner in a double room for 2 nights with a 4-star hotel, train transfer to the start, a pasta dinner and the after-party.
Destiny2Sport takes a $200 deposit and monthly payments. Sports Tours International charges cancellation fees set out in its booking conditions. If you withdraw from a tour entry, NYRR gives you no guaranteed place the next year.
| Operator | Country | Package from |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Tours International | UK | Package price not published, entry £115 extra |
| Sport Retreats | UK | Not published |
| Sports Tours International | Ireland | Not published |
| TUI Sports | Netherlands | Not published |
| Destiny2Sport | US office, non-US residents only | US$995 for 2 nights, entry included |
Brooklyn Half entry at a glance
Brooklyn Half entry questions
Is the Brooklyn Half a lottery?
Yes. It has used a drawing since 2022. NYRR has not posted 2027 dates. For 2026, applications ran January 6 to 19 and the drawing was January 23.
When does Brooklyn Half registration open?
Expected January 2027. NYRR has not announced the 2027 drawing yet.
How much is the Brooklyn Half entry fee?
For 2027, $105.75 for NYRR members and $126.90 for non-members, charged only if you are selected.
What are the odds in the Brooklyn Half drawing?
Not known. NYRR has never published applicant or place numbers for this race.
How do I get guaranteed entry to the Brooklyn Half?
Finish six NYRR virtual races at the Virtual 6 rate in 2026, run an NYRR qualifying time, defer from 2026, join Team for Kids, or buy a tour operator package if you live outside the US.
What are the Brooklyn Half qualifying times?
The NYRR half marathon standards: men 18 to 34 need 1:21:00 and women 1:32:00, easing with age to 2:15:00 and 2:50:00 at 80+.
Can I defer my Brooklyn Half entry?
For 2026, runners who cancelled by May 15, 2026 could claim a 2027 place and pay again. NYRR has not posted the 2027 rule yet.
Can I run the Brooklyn Half for charity?
Yes, with NYRR Team for Kids: $750 raised by April 21, 2027, plus a $78 sign-up fee and the entry fee.
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