Event FAQ
General Information
When is the 2024 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon?
The 2024 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
When and where is the Expo?
The NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon Expo will take place at ZeroSpace at 345 Butler Street in Gowanus on Friday, April 26 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I find information about race day street closures or other important updates?
Information about street closures are on the race website.
Is there a phone number to call on race day in case of an emergency?
Yes. The phone number to call in case of emergency is (646) 290-5353. This number is also on bibs and credentials
Where should I look for any race day updates?
Check the website, our social media channels, or the FREE App.
Is there an app for the 2024 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon? Can runners be tracked?
Yes. Check out our tracking site here or download the app at the Apple App Store or Google Play and track runners, get important info, use the interactive course map, and more.
How can I check my results?
Preliminary results are in the App. Soon after the race ends, results can be found on the NYCRUNS results page.
Will there be photos available of runners participating in the race?
Yes. All runners will receive an email from our official photography partner, MarathonFoto, a few days after the race.
Will there be age group awards at the 2024 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon?
Yes, check out the group award details here.
Is prize money being awarded to the top finishers?
Yes, check out the prize money details here.
Is there a lactation area at the start, and can my lactation equipment be transported to the finish?
Yes. Please visit the medical tent at the Pre-Start Staging Lot to use a lactation area and to have your lactation equipment transported to the lactation tent adjacent to the medical tent at the Post-Finish Area.
Can I order NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon event gear?
Yes. You can order our new collection of race essentials online here, featuring sleek tees, cozy hoodies, breathable tanks, and cool caps. Plus, you can pre-order your customizable finisher items. Or wait until you pick up your race bib and t-shirt at the Expo and shop there.
Can I transfer my entry/bib to someone else?
All runners must wear the bib that was assigned to them. Due to safety and security protocols, and per our rules of participation and competition, the sale and/or transfer of a race entry/bib is strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning from future events of any individuals involved.
Start
Where is the start line located?
The start is located on the edge of McCarren Park on Nassau Avenue at the intersection of Lorimer Avenue & Manhattan Avenue. Runners must enter the McCarren Park start area from North 12th Street and Bedford Avenue. Check out the start area map here.
What do I do when I get to the start?
All runners will pass through security, including a metal detector, to enter the start corrals. You will need to show your race bib to gain entry.
What can (and can't) I bring to the start?
No bags are allowed. Weapons of any kind, flammable liquids, fireworks, toxic chemicals, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, blankets, or any other item that security deems dangerous are strictly prohibited and will be confiscated.
All backpacks and over-the-shoulder hydration vests are strictly prohibited, and runners will not be able to enter the start area with them. Runners will be permitted to enter the start area and run with hydration/fuel belts and handheld water bottles of one (1) liter or less.
If I wear additional layers of clothing to stay warm while waiting at the start, can I leave some clothing in my corral once my wave starts?
Yes. There will be clothing collection bins along the corrals in the start area.
Are you offering bag check at the start?
No. Bags much be checked at the Expo. Bags checked at the Expo will be available at the Post Finish Festival.
Can I pick up my bib and t-shirt at the start?
No. If you need a bib, you must go to the Expo.
When should runners arrive at the start?
Runners arrive at different times depending on which wave they will start in. There will be four (4) waves. Check Wave start time details here.
What if I show up early for my Start Wave?
You will not be able to pass through security until the Wave start time that's identified on your bib.
Can I start in a later Wave or Corral than what’s assigned on my bib?
Yes.
Course
What are the course details for the 2024 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon?
You can check out the course map here.
Will medical care be available to runners at the event?
Yes. We have medical stations at the start, on the course, and at the finish.
How will I know if there is a safety issue on course?
The NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon will be using the event flag system to communicate any changes in event safety status. Check out the event flag system details here.
Will there be water and other amenities along the course?
Yes. Water, Lemon Lime Nuun Endurance, and restrooms will be available approximately every 1 - 2 miles.
What is the course time limit?
The NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon finish line will close at 12:30 PM (which is a 4:00 pace for runners starting in Wave 4). Runners who do not cross the finish line prior to 12:30 PM will not be recorded as official finishers and may not receive full on-course support from aid stations and traffic safety personnel or receive a finisher medal. A sweep vehicle will follow behind the last runners in the race and will provide transportation to the finish for participants who are unable to maintain the required pace. Runners who wish to continue running after the sweep vehicle passes them and the streets begin to open will be directed to the sidewalks.
Will there be pacer groups on the course?
Yes. The Prospect Park Track Club will be providing pace teams for runners looking to run a pace of 1:30 to 3:00. Check out Pacer Group details here.
Can I run with headphones?
Earpieces and headphones are permitted for use on the course; however, we recommend runners use those devices with care. Participants must be always alert to their surroundings and will need to hear important announcements made at the start, on the course, and at the finish.
Can I run with my GPS watch device?
Yes.
Can I run with a backpack, hydration vest, fuel belt, or other water container?
All backpacks and over-the-shoulder hydration vests are strictly prohibited, and runners will not be able to enter the start area with them. Runners will be permitted to enter the start area and run with hydration/fuel belts and handheld water bottles of one (1) liter or less.
Finish
Where is the finish line located?
The 2024 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon finish line is located on Center Drive in Prospect Park. Check out the map of the finish area here.
Where should my friends and family meet me after the race?
Due to security and space constraints, finish line access is restricted to those holding finish line passes only. There will be no direct access to the finish line. Finish line passes may be purchased here.
We suggest athletes reunite with family and friends outside of Prospect Park. However, there will be a family reunion area adjacent to the post-race festival in the Nethermead (a short distance from the finish). For those coming to the Nethermead, please do not bring bags to this area as they will be subject to search and refusal. No weapons or any kind, flammable liquids, fuels, fireworks, toxic chemicals, explosives, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, blankets, or any other item that security deems dangerous to participants, spectators, staff, or volunteers are allowed.
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