The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 12, 2027
- Start time
- 5:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Glendale, New York
- Entry fee
- From $80 · goes up to $85 on Dec 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BQBE Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jun 12, 20275:00 PM | $80$85 after Dec 30, 2026 | 265 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $85 on Dec 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $80 until Dec 29, then $85 until Jan 29, then $90 until Mar 29, then $100 until May 29, then $110 until Jun 11, then $125 until Jun 12.
Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $80, entry is about 23 percent above a typical half marathon in New York, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in New York runs 2:09:14, about 9:51 a mile, based on 57 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:17:06 and men in 2:00:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:23 AM, and the BQBE Half Marathon starts at 5:00 PM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
78-60 73rd Place, Glendale, NY 11385
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (QRRC) for The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 1:54:05 or better, the top quarter in 2:04:14, and half the field in 2:25:38; the last tenth came in after 3:10:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:14:24 | 1:39:33 |
| 30-39 | 1:53:02 | 1:39:57 |
| 40-49 | 2:09:00 | 2:03:28 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 2:10:25 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 12 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon Half Marathon year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 163 to 182 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:14:39 to 2:25:38.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 182 (-1%) | 2:25:38 | under 1:54:05 | 1:32:57 |
| 2025 | 184 (+13%) | 2:08:04 | under 1:47:40 | 1:26:29 |
| 2024 | 163 | 2:14:39 | under 1:44:05 | 1:24:14 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most New York half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:04:14, against 1:54:19 in a typical New York half marathon, so times here run 9 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 12 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 90°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 78-60 73rd Place, Glendale, NY 11385Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Included with entry
- Dri-Fit Singlet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 12, 2027), 2026 (Jun 13, 2026), 2025 (Jun 14, 2025), 2024 (Jun 8, 2024), 2023 (Jun 10, 2023), 2022 (Jun 11, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon?
- Saturday, June 12, 2027, starting at 5:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $80 before processing fees, and rises to $85 on Dec 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $80, entry is about 23 percent above a typical half marathon in New York, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 182 runners finished the BQBE Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:25:38 and the winner ran 1:32:57.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:04:14, against 1:54:19 in a typical New York half marathon, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 78-60 73rd Place, Glendale, NY 11385.
From the organizers
The street race that takes you through multiple neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens over 13.1 miles is back again! If you missed last year you don't want to miss out this time. Registration reaches capacity every year, don’t hesitate there is no waiting list.
All Registrants receive a custom race singlet!
EVERY FINISHER will receive a custom medal AND custom limited edition pint glass award.
PIZZA for All racers at the finish!!
Overall Male & Female receive a CASH award + a custom gift and pack of BEER!!
Second and Third Place finishers in both categories will also receive a pack of beer each
RAFFLES for BEER, CUSTOM GROWLERS and GOODY BAGS from our sponsors post race!