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The LESS Popular Brooklyn Half Marathon!

Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Brooklyn, NY
6901 Shore Road, American Veterans Memorial Pier, 11209
Featured distance
13.1 Miles
Type
RUN
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Experience Brooklyn's half marathon with a unique, less crowded vibe and breathtaking waterfront views.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Quirky

The LESS Popular Brooklyn Half Marathon offers a refreshing alternative for runners seeking a more intimate and less crowded race experience. Designed for those who prefer to "go against the grain," this half marathon promises a wholesome event with breathtaking waterfront views. Join the Race Guys and crew for a memorable run along the American Veterans Memorial Pier, enjoying a grounded and welcoming atmosphere away from the hustle of larger events.

What to expect

Run a half marathon along a scenic waterfront course.Enjoy a more intimate race experience, designed as an alternative to crowded events.Bib pickup and baggage check are conveniently available on race morning at the start/finish line.

Standout details

  • A less crowded alternative half marathon
  • Breathtaking waterfront course
  • Race morning bib pickup
  • Baggage check available

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From the organizer

We are at it again, going against the grain and bringing you a more wholesome LESS Popular Brooklyn Half Marathon! For any runner that has been told they can not run the Brooklyn Half Marathon by those less friendly and way too over crowded running organizations, then run with the Race Guys and crew for a breath taking waterfront property of a race! raceguys@trimarasports.com

The race will be starting promptly at 8:00am.  Bib pickup will be held on race morning right at the starting line on the American Veterans Memorial Pier from 6:15am-7:30am.  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 available at the Start/Finish Line

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