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BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON and 5 MILE

BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON and 5 MILE

Race Date

Nov 16, 2025

Location

Wading River, NY

Standout74

The Experience

RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS UP ON SITE @ 7:30 SUNDAY MORNING! JUST LOOKS FOR THE BIG RED TENT. CASH OR CARD. WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF EXTRA SHIRTS IN POPULAR SIZES, AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME BASIS.   "BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON and 5 MILE"

This course consists of a variety of trail conditions to enjoy and challenge you. From single-track to fire trails, sandy sections to hidden ponds and all through some of the most pristine and protected woodlands in Suffolk County. The BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON begins near the entrance to the park (off William Floyd Parkway) and continues through beautiful Brookhaven State Park.   BOTH RACES START at 9:00am!

HALF MARATHON AWARDS:

Half Marathon - $150 Cash Prize to the Top Male and Female Winners! Awards to the Top three male and female finishers overall Top three (3) males and females in the following age groups:    NEWLY EXPANDED AGE GROUPS!!! 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+   AMENITIES: High Quality Dry-fit Long Sleeve t-shirts for pre-registered participants only (by November 5th at Midnight) *All Half-Marathoners receive a custom wood finisher medal! *5 Milers eligible for Age Group awards! Post-race refreshments Post-race awards ceremony FEES: Half Marathon: $70 by 11/15, $80 Day-of 5 Miler: $35 by 11/15, $40 day-of

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Start Time

9:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Brookhaven State Park, Wading River, NY, 11792

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5 Miles

Quality Score

Standout74
Methodology
Heritage18/20

9 years running

Size15/15

~3,500 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

34% returning runners

Course & details3/15

4 timing sources

National draw2/10

runners from 2 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:17:59

Weather8/10

typical high 52°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

41°

Afternoon (High)

52°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.1"

Precipitation

15 mph

Wind

63%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 33,420 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

33,420

Median time

2:06:45

Latest turnout

3,500

States

14

10%
25%
75%
90%
0:35p50 median ≈ 2:004:30

Turnout by year

20172025

'17'18'19'21'22'23'24'25
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