A second marathon is coming to NYC.
From route guides to training tips, here’s everything you gotta know about the Brooklyn Marathon.
On Tuesday, New York Cityofficials approved plansfor a major race through the citys most populous borough.
A new half marathon is in the works, too, for the same day.
In 2020, the coronavirus pandemiccanceled the famed New York City Marathon.
Wait… Wasnt there already a Brooklyn Marathon?
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Instead, runners completed a full marathon by running laps around Prospect Parks 586 acres.
Runners will have approximately seven hours to complete the race before traffic is re-opened.
Whats the Brooklyn Marathons route?
Is it harder than the NYC Marathon?
From there, runners head down Fulton Street and Flatbush Avenue toward Prospect Park.
Its an epic tour de force of Brooklyn like none before.
While theNew York Timesshared anofficial race map, NYCRuns notes that all race details are subject to change.
This race takes place solely in Brooklyn.
Im in.
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How can I register?
Mark your calendars:Registrationopens for both the full and half marathon on July 1, 2021.
While numbers arent finalized, the race is expected to draw lots of runners and even more spectators.
Lastoe told theNew York Timesthat they expect 18,000-20,000 runners to lace-up their sneakers for the race.
Im not much of a runner.
Where are the best views?
The neighborhoods surrounding Prospect Park all look they will have epic views, too.
Any tips for how to train?
Whether youre a first time runner or a seasoned race pro, ourmarathon training guidehas got you covered.
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