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The Holiday Half Marathon!

The Holiday Half Marathon!

Bay Ridge Half Marathon offers a flat, fast Brooklyn course with iconic NYC skyline and bridge views.

Race Date

Oct 3, 2026

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Solid Pick47

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
2,578

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyBeginner FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Spectator SupportParty FinishWell SupportedGreat Medal

Course

Fast FlatScenic RouteWell Marked

The Experience

The Bay Ridge Half Marathon, first run in 2013, is a family-friendly event held annually in Brooklyn, New York City. This race has seen about 246 finishers on average, though recent fields have been smaller, around 115 participants.

The course is a flat and fast loop along the Shore Road Promenade, offering runners stunning views of the Verrazano Bridge, Lower Manhattan, and the Statue of Liberty. With fluid stations approximately every mile, the course is designed to support runners aiming for personal bests. The event is noted for its spectator-friendly nature and clear, easy-to-follow route.

Finishers are awarded medals and can enjoy post-race refreshments including bagels, chips, cookies, and water. Age group awards are also presented, adding to the celebratory atmosphere at the American Veterans Memorial Pier finish line. The course support remains open for three hours, accommodating a range of finishing times.

Race-provided description

With the famous  NYC Marathon right around the corner come test those legs and see just how well your form is coming along.  This flat and fast course along the Shore Road Promenade in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn is perfect for setting those PRs.  It offers some of the city’s most breathtaking views of the Verrazano Bridge, Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.   Trimara Sports 7 Week Training Guide Bib pick up will be held exclusively on race day and will be from 6:30 until 7:30.  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 located adjacent to bib pickup.    The #BayRidgeHalf will be a spectator friendly multi-loop course along one of NYC’s finest waterfronts.  You will be completing three 4.36 mile loops of the Shore Road Promenade in Bay Ridge.  You will have fluid stations roughly every mile so there is plenty of opportunity to stay hydrated. The finish line will be back at the American Veterans Memorial Pier where you can collect your FINISHER MEDALS and bask in your accomplishments – It is impossible to get lost.  The course support will remain open for 3 hours. After you all kick butt in the half marathon and collect your FINISHER MEDALS we will provide bagels, chips, cookies and water at the finish line. Don’t rush home just yet… maybe you placed in your age group, wait for your award!     Thanks for choosing Trimara Sports and we look forward to racing with you at the Bay Ridge Half Marathon.  The Race Guys

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Start Time

1:00 PM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

6901 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11209

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Urban, Lake River

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Quality Score

Solid Pick47
Methodology
Heritage18/20

9 years running

Size12/15

~246 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty4/20

4% returning runners

Course & details8/15

6 timing sources · 6 photos

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:16:01

Weather2/10

typical high 71°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

56°

Afternoon (High)

71°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.2"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

76%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 2,578 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.

Most recent

2022

Total finishers

2,578

Median time

2:01:17

Latest turnout

115

States

5

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:055:10

Turnout by year

20142022

'14'15'16'17'18'19'21'22
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Race Photos

About the Organizer

Frequently asked

When is the The Holiday Half Marathon!?

The The Holiday Half Marathon! is held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM.

Where does the The Holiday Half Marathon! take place?

It takes place in Brooklyn, New York.

What distances does the The Holiday Half Marathon! offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the The Holiday Half Marathon! course flat and good for a PR?

The The Holiday Half Marathon! is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the The Holiday Half Marathon!?

HalfRuns has finish records for 2,578 runners who have completed the The Holiday Half Marathon!.

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