The Tenth Annual Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express

About the Event

The street race that takes you through multiple neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens over 13.1 miles is back again! If you missed last year you don't want to miss out this time. Registration reaches capacity every year, don’t hesitate there is no waiting list.

All Registrants receive a custom race singlet!

EVERY FINISHER will receive a custom medal AND custom limited edition pint glass award.

PIZZA for All racers at the finish!!

Overall Male & Female receive a CASH award + a custom gift and pack of BEER!!

Second and Third Place finishers in both categories will also receive a pack of beer each

RAFFLES for BEER, CUSTOM GROWLERS and GOODY BAGS from our sponsors post race!

A mobile bag check will safely transport your checked bag from the start of the race to a secure location close to the finish line.

You will receive an email after registering, and another closer to the race date with complete details.

Bib pickup the week of race at convenient locations around the city. Race package at pickup will include a course map and all information pertinent to race day schedule.

The race course is not closed to traffic. Race at your own risk.

Interested Volunteers plz contact us to earn a race credit!!

Here are some race reviews from previous participants:

https://www.reddit.com/r/running/comments/14e76gf/2023_brooklyn_queens_brewery_express_half/?rdt=55511

https://pandce.proboards.com/thread/598929/race-recap-first-half-annual

https://raceraves.com/races/brooklyn-queens-brewery-express/

https://teamrunrun.com/brooklyn-queens-brewery-express-half-marathon-race-report/

If you write a race review online, please send us the link and we’ll send you a credit for a free race!

Race video from 2023:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgH9hPVu1Z0

Race video from 2025:

https://youtube.com/shorts/R_hFyBrRYJ4?si=oLI-yW_CyTheynj1

More Races: https://linktr.ee/QueensRebels

Races Offered

BQBE Half Marathon

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

17:00

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$80.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Glendale.

thermostat Temperature

17.5° / 27.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.0° / 26.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 59m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:24

nightlight Sunset

20:27

About Glendale

Learn more about the host city, Glendale.

Glendale is a neighborhood in the west-central portion of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bounded by Forest Hills to the east, Ridgewood to the west, Woodhaven to the south, and Middle Village to the north.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

$5 OFF

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