Bergen Runners took the battle field to Brooklyn, the most popular borough of New York City on May 19th, 2019. Attracted us was not the famous Graffiti street arts or the Brooklyn hipster pizza, but the widely-celebrated 13.1 Miles half marathon course starting from Brooklyn Museum/Prospect Park to the shoreline of Coney Island. 

A crowd of 25,000 was fueled with excitement despite of a bit of chilly rain and the long wait time at the beginning line. Our experienced racers turned the drizzles into a full-course cooling system to play to our full advantage. Personal records were set and results well-exceeded expectations for the many of us. 

At the finish line by the shoreline, a carnival-like setting awaited for the soaked racers with loads of cheering. Looking back, the course was full of Brooklyn historical landmarks and features, yet reasonably challenging. Can’t wait to come back here next year! 

Event photos