NYRR Al Gordon Brooklyn 4M

Embrace wellness and vitality at the NYRR Al Gordon 4M race in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Al Gordon exemplified NYRR’s mission to help and inspire people through running. Gordon, a standout collegiate track athlete, enjoyed an 80-year career in finance, while also serving as an NYRR board member and benefactor. Remarkably, he began running marathons in his 80s and maintained an active lifestyle until he passed away in 2009 at the impressive age of 107. Join us in Brooklyn to honor Gordon’s legacy!

The course takes runners over slightly more than one loop of Prospect Park.

Mile 1: Start in the middle of the park on Center Drive and head east. Turn left on the park’s main loop drive and head north, ascending Brooklyn Hill.

Mile 2: Follow the road to the left (west) over flat and gently rolling terrain.

Mile 3: Continue west, then south down a long, gentle hill. Prospect Park Lake will be on your left, and the terrain is flat and to gently rolling.

Mile 4: With the lake still on your left, head west, then curve north. Turn left onto Center Drive to finish at your starting point.