Over 26,000 runners are expected to hit the streets of Brooklyn at the RBC Brooklyn Half on Saturday, May 18. In the days leading up to the race and on race day, NYRR will be rolling out sustainability efforts that will help minimize the environmental impact of one of the largest half marathons in the country.
Two runners with strong ties to Brooklyn, like many others in the 26,000-runner field, have overcome challenges and drawn on community connections to be a part of this year’s race.
Based on their outstanding 2023 performances, runners were nominated for awards that were presented at NYRR Youth Awards Night. These runners’ incredible achievements were celebrated as we honored the best of the New York City youth running community.
Runners have lots of questions about cross training and strength training. You may wonder, “Which one is right for me? What’s the difference? Is one better than the other?” Let’s explore these activities and learn how both can enhance your training program.
Keila Merino, a member of NYRR's Contributors Circle and a Rising New York Road Runners coach and teacher at P.S. 75 in Manhattan, reflects on the spirit of belonging, movement, community, and stability that running brings into her students' lives.
Over 5,000 runners of all ages kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month in Queens at the inaugural Mindful 5K in celebration of running’s profound impact on mental well-being.
Shawanda Weems, one of the longest-serving Rising New York Road Runners program leads, discovered NYRR’s youth programs in 2004 after noticing the prevalence of childhood obesity at her school.
A runner for over two decades, Kumiko Hart is a top competitor in the women’s age 60-64 group—not to mention a formidable ultrarunner who competes in challenging races all over the world.
In the spring of 2023, Olivia Witherite went from being a casual runner who occasionally ran races to deciding she would get serious about training for the 2023 RBC Brooklyn Half. She said she ran the race and “felt really great about what was next.” But on July 1, 2023, Olivia received heartbreaking news that would change her life.
