Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half
May 9, 2026, Saturday at 12:01 AM, Virtual - Virtual
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F inish your own Coney Island Boardwalk in the Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half Powered by Strava anywhere, anytime between May 9 and May 1 7 .
Registration Tiers
The 2026 Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half offers two tiers for entry. Read on for information about each tier or select an option from the list below.
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- Medal Tier: Registrations for this tier will take place via a first come, first served basis. Runners who sign up and complete this virtual race will receive a finisher medal, 4 out of 6 credit, and Virtual 6 credit.
- Love of Running Tier: Runners can sign up for the Love of Running tier. Run this race for free or upgrade to Premium to receive a Virtual 6 credit.
Race results and credits will be available on the NYRR Results site and in your NYRR dashboard by Thursday, May 21.
Join the NYRR Virtual Racing Facebook group for daily inspiration from the virtual racing community year-round. Get racing tips and support from both beginners and experienced runners from around the world.
If you have any other questions, please reach out to us at virtualracing@nyrr.org.
NEW: Upgrade from the Free Tier to the Premium Tier
Runners can now upgrade from the Free Tier to the Premium Tier and earn a Virtual 6 credit through their user dashboard at any time between now and the end of the event. Here are the steps:
- Sign into your dashboard.
- Go to Your Events, and view the virtual race registration you wish to upgrade.
- Under Registration Options, select Switch Categories.
- Select the Premium Tier and pay the registration fee. You may not downgrade once you have registered for the Premium Tier, all entry fees are non-refundable.
Finisher Medal Tier
About Finisher Medal Tier
- Spots: Limited Capacity | First come, first served
- Registrants receive: 60-day Strava subscription**
Runners who register for the Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half (Medal) and complete their virtual race will be shipped a Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half finisher medal. Registrants will gain access to a 60-day Strava subscription.
Register for this tier at the top of this page.
** Runners who previously had or currently have a Strava subscription cannot redeem a 30- or 60-day trial. Runners cannot redeem a Strava subscription trial more than once on their account. Learn more on Strava's web site.
Finishers Receive (Finisher Medal Tier)
- Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half finisher medal^
- Strava digital finisher badge
- 4 out of 6 Credit
- Virtual 6 Credit
^ Finishers will receive their finisher package in the mail at the address provided in their NYRR profile. Packages will be shipped after the race time frame. Domestic and international runners will be contacted via email once their finisher package is shipped and provided with a tracking number.
Love of Running Tier
About Love of Running Tier
- Spots: Unlimited
- Registrants receive: 30-day Strava subscription**
- Register for the Premium Tier if you want to earn one credit towards the Virtual 6 program
Runners who register for the Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half (Love of Running) pay no entry fee! Registrants will gain access to a 30-day Strava subscription.
Register for this tier at the top of this page.
** Runners who previously had or currently have a Strava subscription cannot redeem a 30- or 60-day trial. Runners cannot redeem a Strava subscription trial more than once on their account. Learn more on Strava's web site.
Finishers Receive (Love of Running Tier)
- Strava digital finisher badge
- Register for the Premium Tier if you want to earn one credit towards the Virtual 6 program
Register for this tier at the top of the page.
Race Day Information
Race-Day Number Pickup Policy
Check back soon for more details.
Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.
Bag Check
Check back closer to the race for more details.
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. 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.
Race Amenities
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Prohibited Items
For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.
Race-Day Emergency Phone Number
In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.
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Notes on Registration
Runners must complete the full 13.1 mile distance in a single run activity during one calendar day and upload the activity to Strava. Please note: Your activity must be a GPS upload. Manual uploads, treadmill runs, and activities where friends have “tagged” you are not supported and will not be counted toward your result.
Runners who previously had or currently have a Strava subscription cannot redeem a 60-day trial. Runners cannot redeem a Strava subscription trial more than once on their account. Learn more on Strava’s website.
What Is an NYRR Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a race that can be run at your convenience during a specified period of time. To participate in NYRR Virtual Racing Powered by Strava, create your free Strava account, sign up for a race, and run or walk the distance of the race on a course you select wherever you are. Visit our FAQ page for additional information.
For more information, including how to complete your virtual race, visit our NYRR Virtual Racing page.
Train with NYRR x Runna
Get race ready with NYRR x Runna. NYRR is excited to team up with Runna, the top-rated running training platform, to offer you a personalized and adaptable half marathon training plan to get you ready for your virtual race. This collaboration blends NYRR’s running expertise with Runna’s advanced training technology to enhance your training experience no matter your running experience or where you are in the world.
NYRR Virtual 6 Program
As part of the registration cost, you can also select to begin or to continue your journey to earning guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2027 RBC Brooklyn Half as part of the NYRR Virtual 6 program. Read more about the NYRR Virtual 6 program here.
NYRR 4 Out of 6 Program
As part of the registration cost for the Finisher Medal tier, you can also select to begin or to continue your journey to earning guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half as part of the NYRR 4 Out of 6 program. Read more about the NYRR 4 Out of 6 program here.