Why the RBC Brooklyn Half Is Like No Other Race
Get ready to take on the 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half on Saturday, May 18! You can apply or claim your guaranteed entry now through January 10—the drawing will follow on January 18.
The RBC Brooklyn Half, a race like no other, is a tour through the Borough of Kings, from Prospect Park to the Coney Island boardwalk. You’ll experience the magic of being a part of one of the largest half marathons in the U.S. at this iconic event that kicked off in 1981.
A Course and Finish Like No Other
The RBC Brooklyn Half has an amazing course through 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.
Lots of Community Support
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 Presented by New Balance kicks off race week. It’s a great venue for runners to pick up their race materials and stay for authentic Brooklyn food from local vendors, live music, fun activities, and shopping for official RBC Brooklyn Half New Balance gear.
The History Is Deep
The Brooklyn Half began in 1981 and has remained a fun and celebratory tour of Brooklyn ever since. Find out why the course moved from being run entirely inside Prospect Park to heading out of the park and down Ocean Parkway to the iconic finish in Coney Island. Learn more about the history.
Kids Can Run, Too
Youth runners ages 2–18 can run in Coney Island too near the RBC Brooklyn Half finish line with short dashes and mile-long races that give young athletes a chance to join in on the race-day fun! Stay tuned for more information about how to register.
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 10, 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.
What are you waiting for? Be part of the 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half by applying or claiming your entry now.