
Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon
Race Date
Nov 16, 2025
Location
Wading River, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Location
- Wading River, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 33,420
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
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout749 years running
~3,500 finishers a year
growing or steady
34% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 2 states
winner 1:17:59
typical high 52°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon?
The Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon is held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Wading River, New York.
What distances does the Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5 Miles.
Is the Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 33,420 runners who have completed the Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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