NYC’s rawest, loudest 26.2. A fast USATF-certified loop, 40+ DJ & cheer zones, closed park roads and a finish festival that feels like a block party. No bridges to Queens. Just Brooklyn, full send.
01 — About the race
Since 2011, The Brooklyn Marathon has grown from a gritty local loop into one of America’s most loved independent marathons. No lottery hell, no $400 entry, no buses at 4am. Just a fast park course, insane crowd energy, and the borough that never cheers quietly.
300 runners, one tent, hand-written bibs in Prospect Park. Brooklyn fell in love instantly.
Rebuilt as a runner-first festival: closed roads, elite field, live music every mile, real prize money.
Sold-out weekend with marathon, half, 10K and kids dash. 92% would recommend to a friend.
12,000 spots, new finish village at Bartel-Pritchard Square, 40+ cheer zones, expanded non-binary and adaptive divisions.
We’re independent, Brooklyn-owned, and obsessed with details: free photos, honest pricing, bag check that actually works, pacers from 2:50 to 6:00, and medals designed by local artists. Every dollar stays in the community — youth running programs, park cleanups, local vendors.
02 — Distances
Four races, one weekend, one massive finish line. All courses are closed to traffic, fully supported, and capped for good vibes.
03 — Course
Flat? Mostly. Fast? Very. Boring? Never. The Prospect Park loop is 3.35 miles of rolling green, brownstones, drummers, DJs and screaming crowds. You’ll know every turn by lap 3 — and fly because of it.
04 — Race weekend
Free race photos, live tracking, bag check, 12 aid stations with Maurten + water + pickles, medical every 2 miles, pronoun bibs, adaptive athlete support, gender-inclusive awards, finishers jacket for marathon.
05 — Newsroom
Training guides, elite announcements, course tips and Brooklyn running stories. Click any story for the full article.
Marathon, half, 10K and virtual spots now live. Price increases March 1.
Register →Even splits win in Prospect Park. Our pacing guide for BQ and first-timers.
View guide →From drumlines to drag brunch aid station — where your crew should stand.
See map →06 — FAQ
Yes. USATF certified, BQ-eligible. 11% of 2024 finishers BQ’d. Pacers and flat loops help.
Yes — free transfer until March 15, defer to 2027 for $25 until April 1. No questions, no doctor’s note.
Friday expo at Park Slope Armory or Saturday morning. Race-day pickup available for $15. Bring ID.
Absolutely. Prospect Park loop is perfect for spectating — see your runner 7+ times without moving. Best spot: Bartel-Pritchard finish + Mile 20 party.
Marathon: 6h30 (15 min/mile). Half: 4h. Walkers welcome with sweeper support and full medals.
Yes, free secure bag check at start/finish, plus finishers jacket (marathon), tee (half/10K), free photos.
LAST CALL — PRICE UP MARCH 1
Join 12,000 runners in Prospect Park. Free photos, BQ course, massive medal, Brooklyn’s loudest finish line.
✓ Free deferral 30 days • ✓ Payment plan • ✓ 4.8/5 from 3,200 reviews
07 — Contact
Expo, volunteering, sponsorship, elite entry, press. We reply within 24h.
