It's Time to Get Ready to Run the RBC Brooklyn Half!
Are you ready to take on the 2023 RBC Brooklyn Half on Saturday, May 20? You can apply or claim your guaranteed entry now through January 11—the drawing will follow on January 18.
The RBC Brooklyn Half is a race like no other, with a spectacular course from the Brooklyn Museum to Coney Island, incredible energy, and FOMO-inducing spirit. This iconic event has been on the NYRR calendar since 1981.
Read on to learn more, then visit the race page to apply or claim your entry today.
The Course and Finish Are Amazing
The RBC Brooklyn Half course is an amazing tour of NYC’s most populous borough. The route starts at the Brooklyn Museum, circles Grand Army Plaza, loops through Prospect Park, and heads down Ocean Parkway to the best part of all: a one-of-a-kind finish on the Coney Island boardwalk where the festivities continue all day.
The Community Turns Out
This race embraces everything that makes Brooklyn, Brooklyn—parks, tree-lined streets, diverse neighborhoods, and Coney Island! Locals turn out to cheer or volunteer all along the route, welcoming the world to their home turf.
It’s a Race for Locals, by Locals
The energy of the NYC running community is full throttle for the RBC Brooklyn Half. Runners look forward to this race all year, training for a peak performance the weekend before Memorial Day.
The Pre-Party Rocks!
The RBC Brooklyn Half Pre-Party kicks off race week. Runners visit the pre-party to pick up their race materials and stay for authentic Brooklyn food, fun activities, and shopping for New Balance gear.
The History Is Deep
The Brooklyn Half began in 1981 and has remained a fun and celebratory tour of Brooklyn. Learn more about the 41-year history.
Kids Can Run, Too
Youth runners ages 8–18 can run in Coney Island at the Kids Boardwalk Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half. The distance is less than a mile; stay tuned for details.
How to Apply or Claim Your Entry
Applying to the drawing is simple – visit the race page to learn more, including how you might be eligible for guaranteed entry. The deadline to apply or claim your entry is January 11, and the drawing will take place January 18.
Guarantee your entry today by signing up to run with NYRR Team for Kids, which supports NYRR youth and community programs. Learn more and sign up!
You can start training anytime with NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach, a customized training plan that provides a dedicated coach for one-on-one guidance including insider training tips about the RBC Brooklyn Half. Learn more.
What are you waiting for? Be part of the 2023 RBC Brooklyn Half by applying or claiming your entry now.