RBC Brooklyn Half Race-Week Essentials
Race Date: Saturday, May 20
Start Time: Wave 1: 7:00 a.m.; Wave 2: 7:45 a.m.
Start Location: The start is located near the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (map)
Finish Location: The finish is located on the world-famous Coney Island boardwalk. (map)
The RBC Brooklyn Half is fast approaching! On Saturday, May 20, more than 26,000 runners will take a tour of the Borough of Kings, starting at Prospect Park and making their way down Ocean Parkway to the Coney Island boardwalk. Check out these race-week logistics to help you have a smooth experience.
Live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR Racing App and at liveresults.nyrr.org. Tell your friends and family to follow your progress and get unofficial results right after the race.
Bib Pickup at the RBC Brooklyn Half Pre-Party Presented by New Balance
Race numbers will be available only at the RBC Brooklyn Half Pre-Party Presented by New Balance located at Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park on the following dates and times:
Wednesday, May 17: 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (last pickup is at 9:00 p.m.)
Thursday, May 18: 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (last pickup is at 9:00 p.m.)
Friday, May 19: 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (last pickup is at 9:00 p.m.)
Absolutely no race numbers will be available on race morning or at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub.
Race-Day Transportation Options
We strongly recommend checking for subway updates on the 2, 3, 4, and Q trains before you travel. You can also message the MTA on Whatsapp.
Wave 1
Plan your travel to arrive at the start by 5:00 a.m. if you are checking a bag and by 5:40 a.m. if you are not checking a bag. Please note that Wave 1 baggage closes at 6:20 a.m.
- Subway: take the 2, 3, and 4 train (Franklin Avenue)
- Car/Taxi Drop-off: Eastern Parkway at Franklin Avenue
For a detailed schedule of the start timelines, please refer to the race page.
Wave 2
Plan your travel to arrive at the start by 5:00 a.m. if you are checking a bag and by 6:20 a.m. if you are not checking a bag. Please note that Wave 2 baggage closes at 7:05 a.m.
- Subway RECOMMENDATION: take the Q train to 7th Avenue (a 9-minute walk to the start area on Eastern Parkway)
- The 2, 3 train is running but southbound trains are not stopping at Grand Army Plaza. If you are traveling from south or east of the start, you can take a northbound (Manhattan-bound) 2, 3 train to Grand Army Plaza. You can also take a northbound (Manhattan-bound) 4 train to Grand Army Plaza until about 6:15 a.m.
- Car/Taxi Drop-off: Grand Army Plaza
For a detailed schedule of the start timelines, please refer to the race page.
Rehydrate and Refuel on Course
Science in Sport (SiS) will have a gel zone on course. Flavors will include Lemon-Lime, Orange, and Citrus (caffeinated 75mg).
For detailed info, check the course map.
Event Alert System
NYRR has implemented a color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) for our races that will communicate the status of course conditions on race day. The levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based on the weather and other course conditions. On race day, the current EAS status will be communicated via color-coded flags at the start and finish areas and along the course at each medical station.
View the EAS chart with event conditions and recommended actions here.
Celebrate Your Finish
After you finish, you’ll receive a finisher medal and a Runner Recovery Bag Presented by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Runners are invited to stop by the HSS Runner Recovery Zone, where you can stretch and foam roll with the experts from HSS. The finish area is for runners only.
Post-Race Bag Pickup
Claim your checked bag at the Maimonides Park (formerly MCU Park) parking lot until 1:30 p.m. Bags that are not claimed will be transported to the NYRR RUNCENTER (320 West 57th Street in Manhattan) where they can be claimed starting on Sunday, May 21 between 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Family Reunion
Plan a location to reunite with your loved ones, as there may be cell service saturation. The RBC Brooklyn Half After-Party at Maimonides Park (8:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.) is a great place to reunite! Stadium sections will be marked with letters; you can arrange to meet at the letter corresponding to your last name, then relax, purchase refreshments, and enjoy live music and entertainment.
Post-Race Transportation
D/N/Q at Stillwell Avenue
Please note there will be no F trains between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in Brooklyn.
Tracking and Results
Live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR Racing App and at liveresults.nyrr.org during the event. After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on liveresults.nyrr.org.