Boardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half
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Near Capacity Only 34 spots left!Boardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half - Stage 3Finisher Medals Scored Youth - Stage 3 Ages 12 - 18Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 08:00 AMDistance: 1 MileEntry Fees: This is a free event
Give the young athletes in your life a chance to join in on the race-day fun in Coney Island at the Boardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half!
Kids will love experiencing the magic of being a part of one of the largest half marathons in the U.S.
Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 2-18 of all abilities. Participants will receive a New Balance hat (while supplies last) and finishers will receive a medal.
Check out our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth events, and don’t forget to follow and use #RisingNYRR to share your event-day fun! For details on the adult race, visit the RBC Brooklyn Half race page.
All event information is subject to change.
The chart below is a guide to the stages available. Use the chart to determine the appropriate stage for your child. If you need help determining your child's stage, contact our Runner Services team.
| Stage | Ages | Event Type | Register If |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 to 11 |
Non-competitive Untimed shorter distances Fitness activities |
Your child is new to physical activity or running, but likes playing games and being active. |
| 2 | 8 to 18 |
Non-competitive Untimed medium distances Fitness activities |
Your child likes running, but isn’t ready for a competitive event. Your child likes playing games and being active. |
| 3 | 12 to 18 |
Competitive Timed longer distances Fitness activities |
Your child is comfortable running a longer distance and racing other kids in a competitive setting. |
Rising New York Road Runners strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. We welcome all young participants with disabilities, including but not limited to, participants that use wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and other mobility devices. To request reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email Arianna Moliere at amoliere@nyrr.org.
We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Parents/guardians can register youth runners as girl, boy, or nonbinary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
The RBC Brooklyn Half Expo Presented by New Balance is excited to welcome runners to its new home at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in the heart of Prospect Park, close to the B, Q, and S subway lines.
Numbers may be picked up at the RBC Brooklyn Half Expo Presented by New Balance in advance of the event on the following dates:
- Wednesday, May 13: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 14: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 15: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Number distribution ends 30 minutes before closing.
Parents/guardians of runners are encouraged to pick up race numbers in advance to avoid event-day lines. Absolutely no numbers will be distributed at the NYRR RUNCENTER.
On event day, number pickup will be available on Sea Breeze Ave. Pickup times are:
- Stage 3: 6:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
- Stage 2: 7:30 a.m.–9:10 a.m.
- Stage 1: 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
If you plan to pick up a runner's race number on event day, please arrive at least 60 minutes before the start of their run.
Stage 1: Participants should report to the staging area (starts separated by age group) 10 minutes before the start of their run. Stage 1 dashes will begin on a rolling schedule; see the estimated start times below.
Stages 2 & 3: Participants should report to their assigned corral 15 minutes before the start of their run.
Refer to the table below for start times by stage. For more information on corral assignments, review our youth race procedures.
| Start Time | Group | Distance |
| Stage 3 | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Corrals A-D (Ages 12-18) | 1 Mile |
| Stage 2 | ||
| 8:25 a.m. | Corrals E-F (Ages 12-18) | 1 Mile |
| 8:50 a.m. | Corral G (Ages 10-11) | 1 Mile |
| 9:15 a.m. | Corral H (Ages 8-9) | 1 Mile |
| Stage 1 | ||
| 10:00 a.m. | Age 2 (Corral I) | 75 Feet |
| 10:07 a.m. | Age 3 (Corral I) | 150 Feet |
| 10:14 a.m. | Age 4 (Corral I) | 300 Feet |
| 10:21 a.m. | Age 5 (Corral I) | 400 Feet |
| 10:28 a.m. | Age 6 (Corral I) | 500 Feet |
| 10:35 a.m. | Age 7 (Corral I) | 600 Feet |
| 10:42 a.m. | Age 8 (Corral I) | 700 Feet |
| 10:49 a.m. | Ages 9-11 (Corral I) | 800 Feet |
Stage 1: Participants will run short dashes of varying distances. See the Schedule of Events section for estimated distances by age group.
Stages 2 & 3: Participants will run one mile on an out-and-back course that starts and finishes on Ocean Parkway, just north of Brighton Beach Avenue. Runners will begin by heading north, reach the turnaround point, and continue south back toward the finish line.
We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.
Bag check will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sea Breeze Ave.
While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at registration, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep. Only clear bags may be checked at bag check; we are unable to check opaque bags of any size.
NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.
Participants will receive a New Balance hat. Souvenirs are subject to availability and will only be distributed on event day from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sea Breeze Ave. A youth race number is required to collect the souvenir.
After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org. Awards will be presented on race day to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Stage 3 finishers in the girl, boy, and nonbinary categories. Awards will only be distributed at the race finish.
In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.
Please review the street closures and no parking zones from Thursday, May 14 - Saturday, May 16.
Pedestrian Crossing
Pedestrians may cross Ocean Parkway at Brighton Avenue or Sea Breeze Avenue.
If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, parents/guardians will be informed as soon as possible. Events will not be rescheduled.
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