In short
Brooklyn Half Marathon 2027: lottery entries should be accepted from Tuesday, January 5, 2027 to Monday, January 18, 2027. Results are expected on Friday, January 22, 2027. Race date: mid-May 2027.
Entry dates estimated from previous years.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the 2027 lottery dates?
- Today
- Jan. 5, 2027 Lottery opensTime doesn't matter: it's a lottery
- Jan. 18, 2027 Lottery entries close
- Jan. 22, 2027 Second drawing for NYRR members not drawn (estimate)
- Jan. 22, 2027 Second drawing for NYRR members not drawn (estimate)
- Jan. 22, 2027 Second drawing for NYRR members not drawn (estimate)
- Mid-May 2027 Race day estimated dateStart time not announced yet
What do you book and at what price?
| What you book | A spot in the lottery for a bib |
| Price | Free to enter the drawing, 2027 bib price not yet publishedRough estimate, check the official website. |
How does the Brooklyn Half drawing work?
Bibs are given out by drawing in January, in 3 separate pools: New York area residents, rest of the US, international. NYRR members who are not drawn then get a second drawing. There is also a guaranteed place, through the Virtual 6 program.
| Phase | Who | For 2026 (recorded) | For 2027 (estimate) | Guaranteed bib |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool 1 New York area | Who Residents of New York City and within 60 miles | For 2026 (recorded) January 6 to 19, 2026 | For 2027 (estimate) around January 5, 2027 | Guaranteed bib No, drawing |
| Pool 2 United States | Who Residents of the rest of the US | For 2026 (recorded) January 6 to 19, 2026 | For 2027 (estimate) around January 5, 2027 | Guaranteed bib No, drawing |
| Pool 3 International | Who Runners living outside the US | For 2026 (recorded) January 6 to 19, 2026 | For 2027 (estimate) around January 5, 2027 | Guaranteed bib No, drawing |
| No drawing Virtual 6 | Who Having run 6 NYRR virtual races (Virtual 6 rate) in 2026 | For 2026 (recorded) races in 2025 | For 2027 (estimate) until December 31, 2026 | Guaranteed bib Yes |
2026 schedule taken from nyrr.org (race page and Guaranteed entry page) on October 27, 2026. 2027 dates estimated from 2026, to be checked.
What do you need to enter?
- An NYRR account (free) to apply.
- One application per person, in the pool for where you live.
To be met before you can enter. Double-check the official rules.
How do you enter, step by step?
- Create your NYRR accountFree. Becoming a member (paid) gives you the second drawing, if you join before entries open.
- Apply from January 5, 2027For ~2 weeks, in the pool for where you live. The day you apply does not change your odds.
- Watch your email around January 22, 2027Answer on drawing day. If drawn, pay within the stated deadline.
- Not drawn? Consider a charity placePartner charities offer places in exchange for fundraising.
Dates from past years
| Edition | Lottery opens | Lottery entries close | Lottery results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 6, 2026 | January 19, 2026 | January 23, 2026 |
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each, and on the morning of results day.
The next marathons to open
The marathon registrations and lotteries that open next, in order.
Frequently asked questions
Brooklyn Half Marathon 2027: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Closes on Monday, January 18, 2027. Date estimated from previous years, to be confirmed.
Can international runners enter the Brooklyn Half?
Yes: they have their own pool in the January drawing, separate from New York area residents and from other US runners.
How do you get a guaranteed place in the Brooklyn Half?
With the NYRR Virtual 6 program: running 6 virtual races at the Virtual 6 rate during 2026 guarantees entry to the 2027 race. Otherwise, a charity place.
Where does the Brooklyn Half start and finish?
Start near Prospect Park, finish on the Coney Island boardwalk, by the ocean. In 2026 the race started on a Saturday at 7 a.m.
Brooklyn Half Marathon 2027: when are the lottery results published?
Results are expected on Friday, January 22, 2027.