The Prospect Park Half Marathon
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- Center Drive, Brooklyn, NY
- Distance
- The Prospect Park Half Marathon
From the Organizer
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. 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.
The Start/Finish line will be located on Center Drive right in the middle of the park. On street parking can be found on Park Side Ave and Prospect Park South West. The F, G and Q trains are also near by. Please see the below maps for details and click on the link for Google Locations.
https://goo.gl/maps/sGQcifL2Kfv
This challenging yet scenic course will be 1 loop of the northern half of the course and 3 full loops of Prospect Park. You will start running west along Center Drive onto West Drive and complete 1 loop of the northern section of the course followed by 3 counter clockwise loops of the outer ring of Prospect Park. You will finish back on Center Drive where you can collect your MEDALS and bask in your accomplishments (Don’t worry, we will have people out there making sure you don’t get lost). Water stations will be found approximately every 1.5 miles making sure you maintain adequate hydration.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More running races in NY
I Am Not My Diagnosis 5k Run/Walk!
5K
Rockwood Ramble 10K
10K
EDRRC - Racing to Save Lives 5K/10K
10K · 5K
Churney Gurney 5 Mile Trail Race
5 Mile
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Prospect Park Half Marathon?
- The Prospect Park Half Marathon is a running event held in Brooklyn, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Prospect Park Half Marathon?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Brooklyn, NY at Center Drive, Brooklyn, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Prospect Park Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Prospect Park Half Marathon
Sep 20, 2026