
From the Organizer
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NYC
Reference Address:
Greek Shelter (Peristyle) south side of Prospect Park off of Parkside Avenue MAP
Check-in: Greek Shelter (Peristyle)
The HALF course consists of 4 loops. The 10K consists of 2 loops. The 5K consists of 1 loop.
Every loop will be timed in real-time. You will receive splits and a final time. Start is located a little over a tenth of a mile from the meeting point/finish line. The meeting point and finish line are at the Greek Shelter (Peristyle).
Water Stations: You will have 3 water stations on the loop providing you with 12 water station visits along the course. Besides water there will be power gels, and Gatorade.
Amenities:
Technical T-shirt: male & female cut
Personalized bib (must register 4 weeks prior) commemorative bib thereafter.
Die-Cast Medal with full-color ribbon
Live Tracking & Streaming
Finisher Pictures & video
AWARDS
Top 3 overall Male and Female
Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 19 & under, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, and 70+
http://www.citytri.com/brooklyn-fall-half-marathon
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
57°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ny Ave V Brooklyn, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
8,516,202
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Brooklyn Fall Half, 10K, and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Brooklyn Fall Half, 10K, and 5K
Nov 8, 2026