Brooklyn Half Marathon: Route, Road Closures, and Essential Information

 More than 20,000 runners are gearing up to traverse the streets of Brooklyn on Sunday, April 28, for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon.

"NYCRUNS is thrilled to welcome over 20,000 participants who will be embracing the energy of Brooklyn this Sunday," said Steve Lastoe, founder and CEO of NYCRUNS, in a press release. "It's always incredible to witness our home borough shining brightly on such a grand scale. We're prepared for a day filled with enjoyment, safety, and inspiration."

The Brooklyn Half Marathon Route

The journey for the Brooklyn Half Marathon will kick off in North Brooklyn, weaving beneath the iconic Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn bridges, with highlights including Dumbo and downtown Brooklyn. The course will then proceed down Flatbush Avenue, along Eastern Parkway, and culminate in Prospect Park.

Runners will find water stations, Lemon Lime Nuun Endurance, and restrooms available every one to two miles along the route, as detailed on the half marathon's website.

Road Closures

Here's an overview of potential road closures, subject to NYPD discretion:

Locations:

- Berry Street between North 12th Street and Nassau 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 12th Street

- North 12th Street between Driggs Avenue and Berry Street

- Bedford Avenue between North 12th Street and Lorimer Street Nassau Avenue

- 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 Street and Gold Street

- Gold Street between York Street and Front Street

- 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

Post-Race Meeting Points

Access to the finish line area will be restricted, prompting event organizers to advise families and runners to reunite outside of Prospect Park. However, a designated reunion area will be available in the Nethermead.

Prohibited items include weapons, fireworks, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, and blankets.