The Brooklynite sends runners out and back along the Shore Parkway waterfront path in Bay Ridge, with New York Bay on one side and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge ahead. It's a small, friendly City Tri race: one loop for the 5K, two for the 10K, with chip timing, medals, a tech shirt and Brooklyn bagels at the pier. If you want a fall race without the crowds or lotteries of the big NYRR events, this is the weekend's most scenic low-key start line.
What to expect
Runners pick up bibs at American Veterans Memorial Pier before the start, then head south on the shoreline path to a turnaround water station roughly a mile and a half out and return north. Water tables along the course offer water, electrolyte drinks and gels, and results post live after each loop. An awards ceremony covers the top three overall and age groups.
Good to know
- Take the R to Bay Ridge Av and walk west to the pier at Shore Road and 69th Street.
- Packet pickup is at the pier before the start; bring a photo ID and know your bib number.
- Parking is available along Shore Parkway, but the R train is simpler.
- Spectators get the best view at the U-turn near the finish and at the finish line itself.
- The course is a flat waterfront path, good for first-timers and PR attempts alike.
- Registration is through City Tri; check the race page for availability before heading out.
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Common questions
Where does the Brooklynite 10K and 5K start?
At American Veterans Memorial Pier, 6904 Shore Road in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The course runs along the Shore Parkway waterfront path.
What do finishers get?
Every finisher gets a medal and a technical t-shirt, plus bagels at the finish. Awards go to the top three overall and by age group.
Can friends and family watch?
Yes. The organizers recommend the U-turn near the finish and the finish line as the best viewing spots, and results are posted live.
