June is LGBT Pride Month, an annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride. Pride Month honors LGBTQIA+ rights, celebrates LGBTQIA+ culture, and highlights the ongoing movement toward equality, diversity, and inclusiveness. We look forward to celebrating with you!
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to discover, explore, and celebrate the vibrant and varied American Jewish experience from the dawn of our nation to the present day. Jewish runners were among the founders of NYRR in 1958 and people of Jewish heritage have been a part of NYRR’s leadership and membership throughout its history.
The young athletes joined in on the race-day fun in Coney Island at the Boardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half, showcasing the future of the sport.
More than 28,000 runners—a record number—conquered the 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half in the event's 42nd running, making the race the largest half marathon in the country in 2024. Congratulations to all finishers in addition to top finishers Ryan Cutter of Brooklyn Track Club (men), Olympian Kim Conley (women), and S.C. Ferral of Brooklyn Track Club (non-binary).
Runners celebrated the Brooklyn way by touring the iconic borough from Prospect Park to the Coney Island boardwalk. The course takes in the unique and diverse neighborhoods, beginning at the Brooklyn Museum, passing Grand Army Plaza, and running through Prospect Park and along Ocean Parkway to a celebratory finish on the Coney Island boardwalk.
More than 28,000 runners—a record number—conquered the 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half in the event's 42nd running, making the race the largest half marathon in the country in 2024.
The RBC Brooklyn Half Pre-Party Presented by New Balance returned to Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Check out our runners, friends, and family enjoying all the festivities.
Over 26,000 runners are expected to hit the streets of Brooklyn at the RBC Brooklyn Half on Saturday, May 18. In the days leading up to the race and on race day, NYRR will be rolling out sustainability efforts that will help minimize the environmental impact of one of the largest half marathons in the country.
Two runners with strong ties to Brooklyn, like many others in the 26,000-runner field, have overcome challenges and drawn on community connections to be a part of this year’s race.
