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The Prospect Park Half Marathon 2026!

Brooklyn, New York, United States

calendar_today 20 Sep, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $75.00

About the Event

The Race Guys decided that Prospect Park was deserving of its own premier running event. This 13.1 mile journey around one of the worlds most iconic parks will be as challenging as it is beautiful.

Come race in one of world's best urban parks. The Prospect Park 13.1 will be 13.1 miles of beautiful and historic running. This hallowed battle ground of the American Revolution provides a gorgeous setting for a challenging multiloop race through the heart of Brooklyn. Register now while you still can and be a part of history.

Packet Pickup/Baggage Check:

Bib pick up will be held exclusively on race day and will be from 6:30 until 7:30. Please do not wait until the last minute so that we can be sure we start the race on time. Come early, get your race day materials and have plenty of time for your pre race warm ups and routines. Baggage check will be located adjacent to bib pickup.

Races Offered

Running-Half marathon - Individual Age group/open

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

12:00

sell

$75.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Brooklyn.

thermostat Temperature

16.2° / 24.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.4° / 23.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 46m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:36

nightlight Sunset

19:03

About Brooklyn

Learn more about the host city, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city.