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Brooklyn Half Marathon

May 16, 2026 · 7:00 AMBrooklyn, New York, United States

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Race Day

65°F

55–70°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

200ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change −30 ft

Participants

30K

World-class event

Crowd Rating

9/ 10

Legendary crowd support

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The Lowdown

The Brooklyn Half Marathon, known since 2016 as the RBC Brooklyn Half for title sponsor Royal Bank of Canada, is organized by New York Road Runners (NYRR) and has run since 1981. It starts in Prospect Park, winds through central Brooklyn, and finishes on the iconic Coney Island Boardwalk after a long stretch down Ocean Parkway. Long considered the unofficial kickoff to New York City's summer racing season, the 2026 edition on May 16 drew a record 30,341 finishers, making it the largest half marathon in United States history. Entry is available through NYRR's 9+1 guaranteed-entry program, a non-guaranteed drawing, and charity or international entry programs; 2026 fees were $100 for NYRR members and $120 for non-members. No 2027 date has been announced yet.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: 9+1 guaranteed entry
Non-guaranteed entry drawing
NYRR Team for Kids / Team for Climate charity entry
International entry program
Eligibility: Open to runners 18 and older
Guaranteed entry available via NYRR's 9+1 program (9 qualifying NYRR races + 1 volunteer event)
Required Documents: Government-issued photo ID for bib pickup at the NYRR RunCenter or race expo
Cancellation & Refund Policy: 2026 entry fees were non-refundable
NYRR offered a separate deferral/cancellation process detailed on its event cancellation page

Questions about the Brooklyn Half Marathon 2026

When is the Brooklyn Half Marathon 2026?

This edition ran on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The 2027 date is to be confirmed.

What is the Brooklyn Half Marathon time limit?

4 hours.

What is the Brooklyn Half Marathon course like?

200 ft of total elevation gain. It passes Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza and Ocean Parkway.

What is the weather like at the Brooklyn Half Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 13–21 °C (55–70 °F).

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