Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon

Wading River, United States • 16 Nov 2025

BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON and 5 MILE

The event is on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Wading River, NY at Brookhaven State Park (William Floyd Parkway, 11792). The event includes the following distances:

  • Half Marathon
  • 5 Mile

Race day registration opens on site; look for the big red tent. Payment accepted by cash or card. A limited number of extra shirts will be available in popular sizes on a first-come basis.

Course, awards and amenities

The course runs through Brookhaven State Park and begins near the park entrance off William Floyd Parkway. It includes a variety of trail conditions: single-track, fire trails, sandy sections, and areas near hidden ponds, and passes through protected woodlands in Suffolk County.

Half-marathon awards include a $150 cash prize to the top male and top female winners, awards to the top three male and female finishers overall, and top-three age-group awards in many age brackets (14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85+). Amenities include dry-fit long sleeve shirts for participants who pre-register by November 5, a custom wood finisher medal for half-marathoners, post-race refreshments, and a post-race awards ceremony. Published registration fees list lower pre-registration rates by November 15 and higher day-of-race rates. A referral refund of $6.00 is noted for referring one participant. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon
5 mi
Brookhaven Trail 5 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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