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More than 30,000 runners finished the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half,<\/a>\u00a0making the race the largest half marathon in New York Road Runners history. The RBC Brooklyn Half is Brooklyn’s original premier running event since 1981; this year marked the 44th running.<\/p>\n The Boardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half<\/a>, a free youth event, also set a record with over 1,400 kids ages 2\u201318 running short dashes and 1-mile races along Ocean Parkway and showcasing the future of the sport.<\/p>\n \nThe top finishers were Abraham Longosiwa of elitefeats Sports in 1:04:32 (men), Fatima Alanis of Central Park Track Club Tracksmith in 1:13:11 (women), and Danica Reinicke of Brooklyn Track Club in 1:18:17 (nonbinary). Find complete results here<\/a>\u00a0and a press release here.<\/a><\/p>\n Cool temperatures at the start near the Brooklyn Museum gave way to warmer conditions at the finish on the Coney Island boardwalk. Due to forecasted warm weather, race officials started the RBC Brooklyn Half with a yellow event flag, indicating that runners should be prepared for significantly warmer conditions as the day progressed and slow down their pace accordingly.<\/p>\n \nThe RBC Brooklyn Half takes runners on a tour of the unique and diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn\u2014through Prospect Park and down Ocean Parkway to the Coney Island finish line.<\/p>\n \u201cThe RBC Brooklyn Half is more than a single day race for New York Road Runners,\u201d said Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners. \u201cFrom programming, activations, and family-friendly experiences before, during, and after the race, we\u2019re excited to give athletes the ultimate Brooklyn experience to mark the unofficial kickoff to summer and believe in every step.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n While the RBC Brooklyn Half is New York Road Runners\u2019 marquee event in the borough, an additional six NYRR races run in Brooklyn, and free year-round programming is offered for Brooklynites of all ages.\u00a0<\/p>\n Along the route, local clubs and crews cheered for not only their teammates but all the runners making their way through 13.1 miles. Many spectators showed their support with inspiring and entertaining signs. Thousands of volunteers supported runners from start to finish.<\/p>\n Hundreds ran the RBC Brooklyn Half to raise funds for NYRR Team for Kids<\/a> (TFK), NYRR\u2019s premier charity that supports the nonprofit\u2019s free youth and community programs. TFK has raised over $110 million since 2002. <\/p>\n A live taping of Set the Pace<\/a> Presented by Peloton, NYRR’s official podcast, took place at the RBC Brooklyn Half After-Party at Maimonides Park and featured special guest Camila Ram\u00f3n, a Peloton Instructor. Broadway stars Keri Ren\u00e9 Fuller and reality TV personality Matt James were among the notable finishers of the RBC Brooklyn Half.<\/p>\n The event’s title partner is Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a purpose-driven global financial institution that, similar to NYRR, is strongly committed to giving back to communities.<\/p>\n As part of New York Road Runners\u2019 commitment to ensuring future generations have access to clean air, green spaces, and a healthy environment to run in, nearly 50 participants ran and fundraised for NYRR Team for Climate, an entry method for NYRR\u2019s marquee races by which runners raise funds to help support NYRR\u2019s carbon offsetting and insetting initiatives. Learn more about Team for Climate here<\/a>. <\/p>\n The RBC Brooklyn Half is the third of six races in the NYRR Five-Borough Series, which showcases New York Road Runners\u2019 commitment to the individuals and communities in each borough and celebrates what makes each borough unique and inspiring. The other races in this series include the\u202fNYRR\u202fManhattan\u202f10K\u202fin February, the\u202fUnited Airlines NYC Half\u202fin March, the\u202fCitizens Queens\u202f10K\u202fin June, the\u202fNew Balance Bronx 10 Mile\u202fin September, and the\u202fNYRR Staten Island Half\u202fin October. Throughout this year, New York Road Runners is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the original five-borough New York City Marathon, which first brought the race to the city\u2019s streets, including miles 2 through 13 in Brooklyn. <\/p>\n Runners around the world celebrated the Brooklyn spirit by running virtually<\/a> between May 9 and May 17. Those registered for the Finisher Medal tier will collect credit for the NYRR 4 Out of 6 program to help earn guaranteed entry to the 2027 RBC Brooklyn Half.<\/p>\n Congratulations to all finishers, and thank you to our partners, New York City agencies, volunteers, NYRR staff, and supporters.<\/p>\n You May Also Like…<\/p>\n![\"Split](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bkhalf26-split_6x4_v1.jpg\")
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