Brooklyn Mother’s Day Half Marathon
Brooklyn, NY
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Join Every Mother Counts at this Mother’s Day Run to raise awareness and funds to make pregnancy and childbirth safe, respectful, and equitable for every mother, everywhere. The Brooklyn Mother’s Day Half Marathon course consists of 4 loops. Start and finish is at the Greek Shelter in Prospect Park. There … MORE
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Mother’s Day Miles in Prospect Park
I ran the Brooklyn Mother’s Day Half Marathon this year and really enjoyed the experience. The race supports the non-profit Every Mother Counts, which added a meaningful element to the … MORE
I ran the Brooklyn Mother’s Day Half Marathon this year and really enjoyed the experience. The race supports the non-profit Every Mother Counts, which added a meaningful element to the day.
Race morning includes a 5K and 10K in addition to the half marathon, with those races starting after the half. The half marathon course is four loops of Prospect Park — which means going up and over Battle Pass Hill four separate times. If you know Prospect Park, you know that adds up!
One thing to note: there is no pre-race packet pickup. Bib pickup happens race morning, and shirts are picked up after finishing. This year’s shirt was bright yellow and great — I’ve already worn it multiple times and received compliments on it. The medal was also very nice.
This is definitely a smaller race atmosphere. The half marathon had fewer than 80 finishers this year, which made things feel relaxed and friendly. I even chatted with the Race Director after the race, and he could not have been nicer.
Best surprise of the day: I won my first-ever age group award (3rd place). Granted, there were only three people in my age group… but I’m still counting it! 😄
Overall, a fun and well-organized local race supporting a good cause. I enjoyed the day and would recommend it to runners who don’t mind loops and hills.