On April 27th, over 25,000 runners will take part in America's fastest growing race, the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon. It's more than a race, it’s the ultimate Brooklyn experience. From hip and historic neighborhoods to world-class riverfront views to the energy created by the city’s most bustling borough, it’s pure Brooklyn.

The NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon started in 2011 as the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon with a few hundred runners in Prospect Park. In 2018, the half marathon was added with a large part of the course moving on to the streets of Brooklyn. After a two-year pandemic forced hiatus, the event returned in 2022 with a new, USATF-certified Brooklyn street course that transformed the event into a 13.1-mile authentic Brooklyn experience. In 2023, the event became a standalone half marathon with 11,735 finishers, and then in 2024 the race exploded into a sold-out event with a record 21,726 finishers.

The Course

The one-of-a-kind course starts in hip North Brooklyn and winds around the waterfront taking you under the historic Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges while delivering eye popping views of Manhattan.

From there, the route heads through downtown Brooklyn, up the historic concourses of Fulton Street and Flatbush Avenue before passing through Grand Army Plaza, ending in Prospect Park with a celebratory finish.

The USATF Certified course will be electronically timed using the MYLAPS Bibtag system. There will be timing (split) points and clocks throughout the course. Hydration stations, medical support, and restrooms will be available at the start, the finish, and along the course.

Half Marathon Course Map

The Amenities

Swag - Every runner will receive our limited edition 2025 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon race shirt which you'll pick up at the race week Expo. Once you've accomplished your goal, a 2025 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon finisher medal will be bestowed upon you at the Finish Line.

Post-Finish - After crossing the Finish Line, runners will refresh and refuel with more hydration options, Brooklyn's best bagel (with a shmear of course), fruit, and more fun goodies!

Photos - Runners will receive a complimentary finish line photo and can purchase additional photos from the entire run along the course.

Bag Check - Runners will be able to check personal items at the race week Expo and pick them up after the race at the Festival Area in Prospect Park. 

Run For A Cause - Runners can make their miles matter more by running for one of our many Cause Partners who are making a difference in Brooklyn and beyond.