Sun, Nov 15, 2026

BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON and 5 MILE

Wading River, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

Half Marathon5 Miles

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Nov 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON and 5 MILE

The course runs through Brookhaven State Park, starting near the park entrance off William Floyd Parkway. The terrain shifts between single-track and fire trails, with sandy stretches and hidden ponds tucked into protected woodlands. It is genuinely varied underfoot, the kind of trail that keeps you paying attention rather than zoning out.

Race-day registration opens on site, under a big red tent, with cash or card accepted. Both distances start together, and a post-race awards ceremony follows the finish with refreshments on hand.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

100finishers

1:18:00winner

2:06:51median

3:24:30cutoff

Top 3: Scott Bickard (1:18:00) · Kenneth Procacci (1:18:53) · Ryan Allison (1:22:56)

5 Miles · 2025 results

78finishers

34:35winner

50:47median

1:14:30cutoff

Top 3: Casey Lopez (34:35) · Amanda Gaffney (36:54) · Michael Tatonetti (38:03)

The BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON and 5 MILE has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles11/15/2026 09:00$70

5 Miles11/15/2026 09:00$35

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Common Questions About the BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON and 5 MILE

Will I finish last at the BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON and 5 MILE?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:06:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:24:30, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON and 5 MILE a good first 13.1 Miles?

It is a small race (100 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the BROOKHAVEN TRAIL HALF MARATHON and 5 MILE?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:18:00 while the median finisher took 2:06:51. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.