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THE AWESOME 80'S
HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK

🕶️ TOTALLY RAD ⚡

 Get Stoked! Run or walk this totally sick venue then chill out with snacks and drinks from All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water

July 6, 2025
8AM Start - Rain or Shine

PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN, NY

Meet at the Grecian Center (the Peristyle)

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
For public transportation please check out this link

CASSETTE TEE AND FINISHER MEDAL!

 

PACERS

PACERS TO GUIDE YOU TO YOUR HALF MARATHON PR!

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REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

Total may vary, based on additional options, such as donations.

EVENT
EARLY BIRD
JUNE 15
RACE DAY
IN PERSON 5K
$44.15*
$47.26*
$49.33*
IN PERSON OR 
$64.85*
$75.20*
$80.38*
ADD-ON BIB MAILING
$10.35*
$10.35*
UNAVAILABLE
VIRTTUAL 5K
$49.33*
$49.33*
$49.33*
VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON
$80.38*
$80.38*
$80.38*

*Includes processing fee

  • Price Increases to $43 on 6/15 & $45 on race day.
    Register 3 weeks in advance for your name on your bib!

  • Price Increases to $70 on 6/15 and to $75 on Race Day.
    Register 3 weeks in advance for your name on your bib!

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Enjoy exclusive perks for beginners, walkers, racers, and lifelong runners.

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PARTICIPANT INFO

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL DONATION?

100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also funds local Youth & Special Needs events as well as supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

Suggested Amounts

JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM (optional)

Would you like to join or create a team?

READ & INITIAL TO AGREE

Registration fees are used toward race expenses and cannot be returned once you sign up.

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, race fees are used for race expenses and cannot be returned.

In consideration of accepting this entry, I understand and agree to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and waive, release and hold harmless Never Stop Running Foundation, The Awesome 80's Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk, Prospect Park, The City Brooklyn, elitefeats inc., and any volunteers and all race sponsors and their agents, employees and representatives for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities and causes of action related to my participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I further grant permission to any of the foregoing organizations to take and use photographs, video, and recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above-named organizations and persons harmless of any claims which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant as well.

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Location Information

  • Prospect Park - The Peristyle
  • The Peristyle, Brooklyn, NY, 11215 US
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THE AWESOME 80'S
HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK

🕶️ TOTALLY RAD ⚡

 Get Stoked! Run or walk this totally sick venue then chill out with snacks and drinks from All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water

July 6, 2025
8AM Start - Rain or Shine

PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN, NY

Meet at the Grecian Center (the Peristyle)

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
For public transportation please check out this link

CASSETTE TEE AND FINISHER MEDAL!

AMENITIES

'Informal' bag check as elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. There will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.

Bathrooms are located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.

Hydration will be provided at finish line.

High Quality Refreshments provided by All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water

Virtual Option: Compete virtually. You have from the first day of the event and a full week to log your time and up to 5 photos! Your items will begin shipping the first day of the event. More info at the bottom of the page.

AGE GROUP RECOGNITION

Top 1 F/M/X: Overall

Top 1 F/M/X: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

BENEFICIARY

A portion of event proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement.  Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

100% of donations and fundraising directly impacts NSRF:

COURSE

USATF Certified 5K loop at Prospect Park. 

5K = 1 Loop
Start South of Duck Island adjacent to St. Paul's Place approximately 365 meters Northeast of the Finish line. 

Half Marathon = 4 Loops
Cutoff Time: 2:45hrs. You must be starting your final lap at 2:05hrs.
Start is at the Grecian Shelter historical landmark, the Peristyle.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO NON-5K PARTICIPANTS:
You must run through the finish line mats for EACH loop for accurate split times and synced split and finish line photos.

Finish & Bib Pickup is at the Grecian Shelter historical landmark, the Peristyle.

5K RUN/WALK COURSE MAP

Canarsie Lands / Prospect Park, Brooklyn*

BATHROOMS

Restrooms located near finish line.

PUBLIC TRANSPORATION - Click HERE

GETTING YOUR BIB

In-Person options: Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time at the Grecian Center AKA Peristyle/Finish Line.

Have your bib mailed to you prior to the race for $10! *(must be registered 10 days in advance to get a bib mailed)

Wearing Your Bib: The mid-torso is the sweet spot for accurate results. Please be sure to wear your bib just above your belly button, right side up, for best read-rates. Do not fold, crumple or cut your bib in any way. It must be visible to onlookers and not get in the way of your arms/legs. Please use four pins, or four alternative-securing gear such as race magnets, in each corner to ensure proper placement and visibility.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

For Public transportation please check out this link

RESULTS & PHOTOS

LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats

TEAM ROSTER


VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
 Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'

HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.

WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!

SPONSORED BY

UPCOMING COACHING


*Proud partners with Rising Hearts and the Running on Native Lands Initiative. As we continue to host, and work with non-profits, on endurance events to raise awareness for community projects we will, in conjunction, take this opportunity to recognize and support Indigenous Peoples and communities by staying committed to acknowledging the lands we have access and privilege to run on. To help build more inclusive spaces and communities or to learn more: Running on Native Lands Toolkit. 

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