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NYRR Start Line Series - Brooklyn

NYRR Start Line Series - Brooklyn

August 23, 2025, Saturday at 7:30 AM, Brooklyn - Eastern Parkway

Race Results

This race is completed.

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532 Total Finishers

222 Men | 305 Women | 5 Nonbinary

View official results from this race. Due to this event taking place on a course with cross-traffic intersections, your timing will not have an impact on your NYRR best pace.

View the race-day photo gallery here!

Event Details

Ready to take your first step into running? The NYRR Start Line Series is a free, beginner-friendly fun run series designed to welcome everyone to the transformative power of running. In partnership with NYC DOT’s Summer Streets program, we’re bringing two exciting community fun runs to the streets of New York City this summer:

  • August 23: Crown Heights, Brooklyn | 5 Kilometers
  • [COMPLETED] July 26: Long Island City, Queens | 2.5 Miles (View Completed Event)

Whether you run, jog, or walk, every step toward the start line is a powerful act of belonging. No matter your pace or experience, the NYRR Start Line Series invites you to become part of something bigger with free, supportive fun runs that celebrate movement and community. Register today for free and don’t forget to check out our Runner Resources hub!

Bring the Whole Crew!

Enjoy the day with friends and family. You can register kids 8 years and older to join in on the fun too.

Pre-Event

  • Training Resources

    Check out our training resources that'll help you prepare for race day.

    • In-person Group Training, geared toward local New York City runners who enjoy running with others
    • Virtual training through NYRR x Runna, the world's top-rated running coach app, to train anywhere, anytime
    • Free training guides and tips through our Runner Resources

  • Accessibility

    NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.

    To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.

  • Notes on Registration

    • Runners can register as woman, man, or nonbinary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.

  • Number Pickup

    Numbers may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates:

    • Saturday, August 9, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, August 10, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
    • Monday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

    **The RUNCENTER will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12**

    • Tuesday, August 12, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday, August 13, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, August 14, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Friday, August 15, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, August 16, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, August 17, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
    • Monday, August 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, August 20, 9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, August 21, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
    • Friday, August 22, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m

    Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines.

    On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located on Eastern Parkway between Rochester Avenue and Utica Avenue).

    Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.

More Event Information

Cancellation Policy

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.