2021 Virtual Volvo Cars Brooklyn Half Guide
Brooklyn's calling! Bring Coney Island to your own course whether you are in New York City or anywhere in the world. Take on the Virtual Volvo Cars Brooklyn Half Powered by Strava anytime between May 15 and May 23.
There are three ways to participate in the virtual half-marathon. Read on for more information about each tier.
Run to Fundraise for NYRR Team for Kids
Funds raised by Team for Kids members support Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR’s youth program and events platform. Through school-based programs, youth events, and a collection of digital resources, Rising New York Road Runners brings free running and fitness programs to students across the country.
- Entry: $80 NYRR members | $100 non-members
- Additional requirements: Fundraise $350
- Spots: Limited Capacity | First come, first served
Registrants receive:
- Complimentary access to the NYRR Team for Kids Coaching Lab1 to train for the 2021 Virtual Volvo Cars Brooklyn Half
- NYRR Team for Kids singlet
- 60-day Strava subscription2
Finishers3 receive:
- Guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2022 NYRR Brooklyn Half4
- Finisher package (including a medal and products5 from NYRR partners) shipped to your door anywhere in the world
- Strava digital finisher badge
- Discount on a purchase or lease of a brand-new Volvo. Visit Volvo Cars Running Club to learn more.
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Run for the Medal
- Entry: $50 NYRR members | $60 non-members
- Spots: Unlimited
Registrants receive:
- $20 off NYRR Coaching Lab Teams to train for the 2021 Virtual Volvo Cars Brooklyn Half
- 60-day Strava subscription2/
Finishers6 Receive:
- Finisher package (including a medal and products5 from NYRR partners) shipped to your door anywhere in the world
- Strava digital finisher badge
- Discount on a purchase or lease of a brand-new Volvo. Visit Volvo Cars Running Club to learn more.
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Run for the Love of Running
- Entry: Free
- Spots: Unlimited
Registrants receive:
- $5 off NYRR Coaching Lab Teams to train for the 2021 Virtual Volvo Cars Brooklyn Half
- 30-day Strava subscription2
Finishers6 Receive:
- Strava digital finisher badge
- Discount on a purchase or lease of a brand-new Volvo. Visit Volvo Cars Running Club to learn more.
Register Now
New to Virtual Racing?
A virtual race is a race that can be run at your convenience during a specified period of time. The Virtual Volvo Cars Brooklyn Half is part of NYRR Volvo Cars Virtual Racing Powered by Strava.
To participate in NYRR Volvo Cars Virtual Racing Powered by Strava, create your free Strava account, sign up for a race, and run or walk the distance of the race using a GPS device wherever you are in the world.
First Time Running a Half-Marathon?
Join NYRR Coaching Lab, a virtual training team led by expert coaches and a supportive community of runners, all working towards the same goal of completing the Virtual Volvo Cars Brooklyn Half this spring. The 10-week program to help get you Brooklyn-ready starts March 15—all levels of ability welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about how to complete your Virtual Volvo Cars Brooklyn Half? Visit our FAQ page for more information.
1 Registered runners can access their Coaching Lab Essentials training in their Welcome email.
2 Runners who previously had or currently have a Strava subscription cannot redeem a 30- or 60-day trial. Runners cannot redeem a Strava subscription trial more than once on their account. Learn more on Strava's web site.
3 For this tier, runners must complete the full 13.1-mile distance in a single run activity in under 3 hours and 45 minutes (roughly 17:00-per-mile pace).
4 NYRR will review results and maintain full discretion to determine whether or not a runner complied with the rules and met the required criteria to be eligible for non-complimentary future half-marathon entry. Any participant deemed to be not in compliance with the conditions (e.g. riding a bicycle) will not be eligible for future half-marathon guaranteed entry. Read the official terms and conditions. Runners will be responsible for purchasing their future NYRR Brooklyn Half entry at the applicable rate.
5 Partner products included in package may vary depending on location; while supplies last.
6 There is no time limit for this tier, but runners must complete the full 13.1-mile distance in a single run activity.