NYC Memorial Day Weekend Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Brooklyn, United States of America · Sunday 31 May 2026
Memorial Day weekend is about sacrifice and honor. Join us in memory of those that made the ultimate sacrifice. Run and race through the historic grounds of Fort Hamilton, one of the oldest operating military bases in the United States. Another epic experience to join us and hundreds of visitors from the armed forces here for Fleet Week NYC. The NYC Bay is the perfect setting for a half marathon, 10K, or 5K with views of the NYC Skyline, Verrazano Bridge, and the historic grounds of Fort Hamilton. A mostly flat and fast course and awesome medals, shirts, awards, and post event grub. Ahoy!! Let s do this!! Race up to and under the longest suspension bridge in the Americas and put your running season into full gear. The course is well marked, super flat, and easy to manage so get ready to post your fastest time ever. Get there by car, bike, foot, subway, or bus. Support stations will be available at every 1.5 miles with water, Gatorade, and gel packs for you to grab and go . Afterward, dig into Brooklyn s best bagels, fruits, and drinks as we celebrate with a classy photo session and awards ceremony. Photographs and Video posted on the day of the event. This includes your finish line video. Technical T-Shirt & big and beautiful finisher s medal handed out after the race. Live chip timing, live online tracking so that your friends and family can follow you, and a memory that honors Memorial Day for all that it represents. We can t wait to see you! Run Course: Fort Hamilton Base or Virtual Course Reference Address: 100th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn NY 11209 Check-in: Fort Hamilton Base - Immediately after the entrance. The Half Marathon course consists of 3 loops, 10K - 2 loops, 5K-1 loop. Every loop will be timed in real time. Your family members will be able to track you every time you complete a loop! Start and finish are at the same point, just inside the base entrance. Water Stations: 3 Full stations with water, gatorade, and HUMA gels. Entry Fee: in
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1:41:06
Time difference: -3.9 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
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NYC Memorial Day Weekend Half Marathon, 10K, 5K 2026 Course Analysis
NYC Memorial Day Weekend Half Marathon, 10K, 5K is a half marathon held in Brooklyn, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 31 May 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official NYC Memorial Day Weekend Half Marathon, 10K, 5K website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 7°C and 24°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (2%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
NYC Memorial Day Weekend Half Marathon, 10K, 5K is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
How Difficult Is NYC Memorial Day Weekend Half Marathon, 10K, 5K?
Our difficulty rating for NYC Memorial Day Weekend Half Marathon, 10K, 5K is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare NYC Memorial Day Weekend Half Marathon, 10K, 5K against other half marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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