Boardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half
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Near Capacity Only 63 spots left!Boardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half - Stage 1Finisher Medals Non-Scored Youth - Stage 1 Ages 2 - 11Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 09:20 AMDistance: Kids DashEntry Fees: This is a free event
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Youth AvailableBoardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half - Stage 2Finisher Medals Non-Scored Wave Starts Youth - Stage 2 Ages 8 - 18Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 08:10 AMDistance: 1 MileEntry Fees: This is a free event
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Youth AvailableBoardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half - Stage 3Finisher Medals Scored Youth - Stage 3 Ages 12 - 18Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 07:50 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.
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. They’ll experience the magic of being a part of one of the largest half marathons in the U.S.
Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a medal and a New Balance hat. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth races and events. Follow and use #RisingNYRR in your social posts to share the event-day fun. The RBC Brooklyn Half is part of our Five-Borough Series, which showcases our renewed commitment to the individuals and communities in each borough.
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.
Race numbers may be picked up at the RBC Brooklyn Half Pre-Party Presented by New Balance.
Check back closer to race day for more details.
We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Parents/guardians can register youth runners as girl, boy, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
Stage 1
Stage 1 participants should report to the staging area (starts separated by age group) 15 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that Stage 1 dashes start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.
Stages 2 and 3
Stage 2 and 3 participants should report to the corrals 15 minutes before the start of their run. Staff will walk participants to the start line.
For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.
| Start Time | Group | Distance |
| 7:30 - 10:00 a.m. | All Ages | Festival |
| Youth Wheelchair | ||
| 7:30 a.m. | All Ages | 400 Meters |
| 7:35 a.m. | All Ages | 1 Mile |
| Stage 3 | ||
| 7:50 a.m. | Corrals A, B, C, D | 1 Mile |
| Stage 2 | ||
| 8:10 a.m. | Corrals E & F Ages 12-18 |
1 Mile |
| 8:30 a.m. | Corral G Ages 10-11 |
1 Mile |
| 8:50 a.m. | Corral H Ages 8-9 |
1 Mile |
| Stage 1 | ||
| 9:20 a.m. | Age 2 | 75 Feet |
| 9:25 a.m. | Age 3 | 150 Feet |
| 9:30 a.m. | Age 4 | 175 Feet |
| 9:40 a.m. | Age 5 | 400 Feet |
| 9:45 a.m. | Age 6 | 500 Feet |
| 9:50 a.m. | Ages 7-8 | 650 Feet |
| 9:55 a.m. | Ages 9-11 | 750 Feet |
Check back in closer to race day for event maps.
Stage 1 participants will run short dashes of various distances. See the Schedule of Events section for the estimated distances each age group will run.
Stage 2 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.
Stage 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 on WhatsApp.
Bag check will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Race-Day Central.
Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed.
NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.
Finishers will receive a medal and New Balance hat. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Souvenirs will only be distributed on race day from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central. A youth race number must be presented to collect the event souvenir.
After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.
Awards will be given to the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place girl, boy, and non-binary Boardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half - Stage 3 finishers. Awards will only be distributed on event day at the race finish.
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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