The Prospect Park Half Marathon 2026!

The Prospect Park Half Marathon 2026!

Race Date

Sep 20, 2026

Location

Brooklyn, NY

The Experience

The Race Guys decided that Prospect Park was deserving of its own premier running event. This 13.1 mile journey around one of the worlds most iconic parks will be as challenging as it is beautiful.  Come race in one of world's best urban parks.  The Prospect Park 13.1 will be 13.1 miles of beautiful and historic running. This hallowed battle ground of the American Revolution provides a gorgeous setting for a challenging multiloop race through the heart of Brooklyn.  Register now while you still can and be a part of history.    Packet Pickup/Baggage Check:Bib pick up will be held exclusively on race day and will be from 6:30 until 7:30.  Please do not wait until the last minute so that we can be sure we start the race on time.  Come early, get your race day materials and have plenty of time for your pre race warm ups and routines.  Baggage check will be located adjacent to bib pickup.     Event details and scheduleCome race in one of world's best urban parks.  The Prospect Park 13.1 will be 13.1 miles of beautiful and historic running. This hallowed battle ground of the American Revolution provides a gorgeous setting for a challenging multiloop race through the heart of Brooklyn.  Register now while you still can and be a part of history.    Packet Pickup/Baggage Check:Bib pick up will be held exclusively on race day and will be from 6:30 until 7:30.  Please do not wait until the last minute so that we can be sure we start the race on time.  Come early, get your race day materials and have plenty of time for your pre race warm ups and routines.  Baggage check will be located adjacent to bib pickup.   

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Start Time

4:00 PM

Start Location

Brooklyn, NY

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

USATF Certified Course

NY26002MNS · Expires 2036 · Project 13.1 2026

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

61°

Afternoon (High)

76°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

71%

Humidity

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