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Brooklyn Half Marathon: 25,000 Runners Hit the Streets
26 Apr
Summary
- Over 25,000 participants expected at the Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon.
- The race route spans from McCarren Park to Prospect Park.
- Road closures will be in effect across Brooklyn for the event.
This Sunday, Brooklyn will host the NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon, drawing an estimated crowd of over 25,000 runners. The race begins near McCarren Park, situated at the border of Greenpoint and Williamsburg. Runners will then follow a scenic route through DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, and Prospect Heights before crossing the finish line in Prospect Park.
Participants must arrive at the designated entrance on North 12th Street and Bedford Avenue between 5:15 a.m. and 8 a.m. Specific arrival times will be communicated via email to handcycle and wheelchair athletes. Live runner tracking and an interactive course map are available on the Official NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon App.
Extensive road closures are planned across Brooklyn for the race, managed at the discretion of the NYPD. While some residual showers are possible early Sunday, clearing skies and mid-to-upper 50s temperatures are expected later in the day. Race results will be published on the NYCRUNS website following the event.
