

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
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
Atmosphere
Course
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
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 Pick479 years running
~246 finishers a year
shrinking
4% returning runners
6 timing sources · 6 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:16:01
typical high 71°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2014–2022
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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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