The 13.1-mile course starts in North Brooklyn, winds around the East River waterfront under the historic Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges, before heading through downtown Brooklyn then up the historic concourses of Fulton Street and Flatbush Avenue. A short down and back along Eastern Parkway leads runners back through Grand Army Plaza into Prospect Park for the race's final miles and celebratory finish.
The USATF-certified course will be electronically timed using the MYLAPS BibTag system. There will be timing (split) points at the 5K, 10K, halfway, 15K and 20K marks.
There will be nine (9) Fluid Stations with cups on tables approximately 1.3 miles apart. Tables will be set up with cups of Thirst Quencher Lemon-Lime Gatorade followed by water in white cups.
Bathrooms will be located near all Fluid Stations.
Our medical team will be positioned at six (6) Medical Stations along the course, along with Medical Staff on bikes throughout the course. If you’re in need of medical assistance, stop at a Medical Station, ask the nearest race staff member for help, or call the Race Day Emergency Phone Number (which is on the front of your bib) at 929-276-7899.
We’ll be using the Event Alert System (EAS) which features colored flags that communicate course conditions (Green, Yellow, Red, Black). Keep an eye on the flags along the course to stay aware of any changes that might occur during the race. Check out the NYCRUNS Event Alert System details.
Due to street re-openings, the race has a time limit of 3:30:00 (16:00/mile pace). You must start in the wave you are assigned to. The Finish Line will close at 12:30 PM. Timing and race scoring will end when the Finish Line is closed. Runners who are not officially scored will not appear in the race results and may not be able to receive post-race support.
We’ll follow behind the final runners in the race with a vehicle that will provide transportation to the finish for participants who are unable to maintain the required pace of 16:00/mile (if they wish to get a ride to the Finish Area). Runners who wish to continue running at their slower pace will be directed to the sidewalks with no event support so the streets can be opened. Check the NYCRUNS time limit details.