More than 20,000 runners are expected to take to the streets of Brooklyn on Sunday, April 28 for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon.
“NYCRUNS is proud to welcome more than 20,000 runners who will bask in the glow of Brooklyn this Sunday,” said Steve Lastoe, founder and CEO of NYCRUNS, in a press release. “It’s always amazing to see how our home borough shines brightly when it takes center stage. We are ready for a fun, safe and inspiring day.
The Brooklyn Half Marathon course
The Brooklyn Half Marathon route will begin in North Brooklyn and pass under the Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, passing through Dumbo and Downtown Brooklyn. The race will then head down Flatbush Avenue, towards Eastern Parkway and finish at Prospect Park.
Runners can take advantage of water, Lemon Lime Nuun Endurance and restrooms every one to three miles, according to the half marathon website.
Which roads will be closed?
Here is an overview of the roads that may be affected, but this will be at the discretion of the NYPD:
Locations:
Rue Berry between North 12th Nassau Street and Avenue
Nassau Avenue between Berry Street and Lorimer Street Bedford Avenue
Lorimer Street between Bedford Avenue and Driggs Avenue
Driggs Avenue between Lorimer Street and North 12 Streetth Street
North 12th Street between Driggs Avenue and Berry Street
Bedford Avenue between 12th Street Northth Rue and rue Lorimer Avenue Nassau
Itinerary:
Nassau Avenue between Manhattan Avenue and Lorimer Street
Manhattan Avenue between Nassau Avenue and Greenpoint Avenue
Greenpoint Avenue between Manhattan Avenue and Franklin Street
Franklin Street between Greenpoint Avenue and Kent Avenue
Kent Avenue between Franklin Street and Williamsburg Street West
Williamsburg Street West between Kent Avenue and Flushing Avenue
Flushing Avenue between Williamsburg Street West and Navy Street
Navy Street between Flushing Avenue and York Street
York Street between Navy and Gold Streets
Gold Street between York and Front streets
Front Street between Gold Street and Old Fulton Street
Old Fulton Street, between Front Street and Cadman Plaza West
Cadman Plaza West between Old Fulton Street and Montague Street
Court Street between Montague Street and Joralemon Street
Joralemon Street between Court Street and Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard Fulton Street
Fulton Street between Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard, Joralemon Street and Flatbush Avenue
Flatbush Avenue between Fulton Street and Grand Army Plaza
Grand Army Plaza between Flatbush Avenue and Eastern Parkway
Eastern Parkway between Grand Army Plaza and Brooklyn Avenue
Flatbush Avenue between Grand Army Plaza and Empire Boulevard
Where can my family meet me after my race?
Access to the finish line will be restricted and event organizers are encouraging families and runners to meet outside Prospect Park, but there will be a meeting area in Nethermead.
Prohibited items include weapons of any kind, fireworks, glass containers, alcoholic beverages and blankets.
