NYCRUNS Falling Leaves Half Marathon

THE RACE - Fall in love with Brooklyn's backyard during prime running season at the NYCRUNS Falling Leaves Half Marathon. Work this race into your autumnal marathon training or just take in the gorgeous fall foliage along our USATF-certified Prospect Park course. This is one of our most popular events with some very cool bling (Medal Alert!) waiting for you at the Finish Line. Want to Give This Race to Friends or Family? Purchase HereHave a Group of 20 or More to Run This Race? Purchase Here COURSE - The half marathon course is comprised of just under four full loops of the park and a final sprint up Center Drive. This means that you will pass Center Drive three times and then make one final left turn to the finish. All NYCRUNS courses are USATF certified. Half Marathon Course Map | USATF Certification  FESTIVAL AREA - Located in the Neathermead, the Festival Area can be accessed via Center Drive or the walking paths off Well House Drive. If you need to pick up your bib, check your gear, use the bathroom, have a question, or want to pick up your shirt before the race, please head to the Festival Area in the Nethermead prior to the race. The race finishes back at the Neathermead on Center Drive. START CORRALS - NYCRUNS uses a pace-based corral system. Start Corrals are assigned by letter, AA-F. Your Start Corral assignment will be noted on your bib (see Bib Distribution below). Please be in your start corral no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the race.  Corral assignments are based on the pace indicated in your NYCRUNS Dashboard under Profile. You can update your pace at any time. The Start Corrals are located on Well House Drive. AMENITIES - Bag Check (opens at 5:30 AM) - If you plan on checking your gear, you must use one single clear bag. If your bag isn't clear, NYCRUNS will provide you with a clear bag (18 x 24) when you check your gear. You may not put another full bag/backpack/briefcase filled with gear inside the clear bag that NYCRUNS provides. All items must fit inside one clear bag. NYCRUNS reserves the right to search the contents in your bag at any time. Bathrooms (open at 5:30AM) - Portable bathrooms will be available throughout the event. Hydration - Water and electrolyte fluids will be available on the course and at the finish. Post Race Refreshments - Along with your hydration options, bagels (with a schmear, of course), and fresh fruit will be available after you finish. Participant Shirt (distribution begins at 5:30 AM) - Shirts may be picked up on race day only. In order to cut down on waste, we try not to over order and shirt sizes are not guaranteed. If you have your heart set on a size, we recommend picking up your shirt before the race. Finisher Medal - After your cross the Finish Line, you'll be presented with the one of the tastiest looking medals of the year! Photos – Event photographers will be positioned along the course, at the Finish, and in the Festival Area. You’ll receive an email a few days after the