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The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon

Date
June 13, 2026
Distance
BQBE Half Marathon
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From the Organizer

***6/7 Update: Information email was sent out tonight if you’re not seeing it in your spam box send a request for a resend. If you register this week email will go out end of each night.


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.

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

 

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Race
The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon
Date
June 13, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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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)

What is The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon?
The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon is a running race held in Glendale, New York on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon?
Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Glendale, New York at 78-60 73rd Place, Glendale, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon

Jun 13, 2026

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