The Brooklyn Mile

The BKLYN MILE, presented by HOKA, is a point-to-point road mile that runs along Kent Avenue and through the heart of Williamsburg. All monies earned from the BKLYN MILE benefits Girls on the Run NYC. 

The mile is an iconic distance; unique in its ability to stoke the fire of the most competitive runner. But also unique in its ability to generate wide appeal among those of all running experience levels, including beginners.

The point-to-point road course is USATF-certified, fast and awesome. The start is south of the Williamsburg Bridge in North Brooklyn. It proceeds north underneath the beautiful span and then along Kent Avenue toward the finish adjacent to Marsha P. Johnson State Park. 

The BKLYN MILE will be held on August 2, 2026.  The full schedule of events is as follows:

• 9:30am Women's Masters Mile (40 yrs and older)
• 9:50am Men's Masters Mile (40 yrs and older)
• 10:10am Bandit Women's Open Mile (12 to 39 yrs old)
• 10:30am Bandit Men's Open Mile (12 to 39 yrs old)
• 10:50am Trials of Miles Women's Fast Movers Mile (by invite only)
• 11:10am Trials of Miles Men's Fast Movers Mile (by invite only)
• 11:30am The Quita Francique Friends & Family Mile (all-comers wave including kids 11 and under)

Registration & Entry Fee

• June 12 (noon) - July 31 (7:00pm): $55
• Kids 11 & Under: $15
• NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE

All registrants will receive the following:

• Official bib number for the race
• The famous BKLYN MILE reusable tote
• Custom HOKA BKLYN MILE tee (to the first 3,000 who register)
• Custom Bandit Running BKLYN MILE socks (to the first 3,000 who register)
• CELSIUS Hydration Sticks
• Free custom training from the V.O2 Adaptive Trainer (must signup separately here)

Pre-Race

• Race week packet pick-up available at the Brooklyn Running Company (Williamsburg location only) from 11am to 7pm on Friday, July 31 and from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, August 1.
• Race day packet pick-up, participant bag drop and sponsor expo will be held in Marsha P. Johnson State Park on Kent Ave in Williamsburg beginning at 7:30 to 9am.  Note: you cannot pickup your bib at the starting line.  

Brooklyn Running Company: 222 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Join fellow runners on August 2, 2026 for the The Brooklyn Mile. It's a fantastic 1.6K, The Quita Francique Friends & Family Mile (Kids 11 and Under Registration) featuring a flat and fast course in Brooklyn.