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Boardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn H

Boardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half

May 16, 2026, Saturday at 8:00 AM, Brooklyn - Coney Island

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!

Event Details

Kids will love experiencing the magic of being a part of one of the largest half marathons in the U.S.

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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.

Number Pickup: Visit the RBC Brooklyn Half Expo Presented by New Balance

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.

Pre-Event

  • Stages

    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.

  • Accessibility

    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.

  • Notes on Registration

    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.

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Cancellation Policy

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.