The JURCs 2026 10K/10M 5-Borough Series

As runners, we find ourselves supporting our local watering holes after a long hard run. We cast away calorie counting and quench our thirst with a crisp frosty cold one. But the question is, which watering hole, bar or Tavern has the fastest feet?! That is why Trimara Sports is bringing back the infamaous (in a good way)Tavern Cup 10k! So when you register, enter your favorite Tavern even if it serves delicious mocktails. What is your favorite social place. The Tavern/Bar with the first co-ed trio to cross the finish line fiirst will win the elusive Tavern Cup trophy!

Race Start Time and Location:

Our 18th Annual Rocco Laurie Memorial Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon on 8/9/26 is one of our biggest events this season, last year bringing near 400 competitors! The race is popular not only because of an expertly designed closed course, but is also an event dedicated to honoring Rocco Laurie, a Vietnam veteran and NYPD officer, who lost his life while serving his fellow New Yorkers in 1972. Larry Ambrosino, chair of the Rocco Laurie Scholarship Fund, came up with the idea for a race in Staten Island to remember his Mariners Harbor roots and friend.

This is also a great race for those training for longer events later in the year, such as Jones Beach Ironman 70.3 on 9/26. The Staten Island Triathlon is a perfect race to condition yourself for an event like a Half Ironman.

Thanks to NYPD, this race has a completely closed off bike course on Father Capodanno Blvd. The water and current condition of Midland Beach has always been calmer than some of our other open water swims. Wet suits are optional. Lifeguards & NYPD Water Patrol will be on duty to ensure a safe and successful swim for all triathletes.

Here is what you can expect on race day: Race start is 7:30AM sharp at the transition area by the baseball field, at the west end of the Father Capodanno Blvd. Parking is at Lot 9, by the Lincoln Ave, not too far from the transition area. Triathletes will head to the beach for their swim start, .25 miles to the East of the Transition area. Duathletes will start their first run on the Franklin D Roosevelt boardwalk by the Comfort Station, in the Transition area.

At the end of the 400 meter swim, Triathletes will head back to the Transition through the open area near the smaller and shorter jetty. Duathletes will turn around turn around at 1.5 mile near the parking lot 5 and make their way back to the Transition. Both Triathletes and Duathletes will then begin the 12 mile bike portion of the race.

The bike segment is on Father Capodanno Blvd from the baseball field (hairpin turn) to Sand Lane, and back to the Transition area. Riding 3 loops (12 miles), 4 miles per loop. The course is flat and with no significant elevation gain.

The final segment of the race is a 3 mile run for both Triathletes and Duathletes. You will be running on the Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk. You will start from the Transition area outside of the baseball field and heading East. Turn around at 1.5 mile near the parking lot 5, and make your way back to the finish by the Transition area, running through the finish flags.

Remember to read our Race FAQs if you haven’t done so.

Staten Island Triathlon distance:

Swim distance is 400 meters.

Bike distance is 12 miles (3 loops on the Father Capodanno Blvd).

Run distance is 3 miles.

Staten Island Duathlon distance:

Run distance is 3 miles.

Bike distance is 12 miles (3 loops on the Father Capodanno Blvd).

Run distance is 3 miles.

Volunteers:

You are needed from 5:00 am to 11 am. Our races start at 7:30am unless stated the otherwise. Once you arrived, report to our Race Director Victor. He will go over your race duty as well as where you need to be. Don’t leave until the race is finished. You have to sign out to earn your race credit for your next race.

The Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned. USAT racing license isn’t required to compete in our race.

Run and Walk for Birth: Help Us Raise $10,000 to Build a New Birth Center in Brooklyn

The second annual Haven Midwifery 5K Run/Walk isn’t just about crossing the finish line, it’s about building one. We’re on a mission to raise $10,000 toward opening a birth center right here in Brooklyn, NY, and we need your help to get there.

A new birth center means more options, more safety, and more dignity for women and families. It means access to compassionate, personalized, high-quality midwifery care without the barriers that too often come with traditional hospital births. It means a safe, welcoming space where women can give birth in comfort, with respect, and with the support they deserve.

The 5K takes place during Birth Center Week, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community members who believe every woman should have access to respectful, informed, and safe maternity care regardless of income level.

Why It Matters

Brooklyn is home to countless women and families who want birth options outside of a hospital setting, yet choices remain limited. Haven Midwifery, a non-profit organization, is committed to changing that. Every step you take in this 5K directly supports their capital campaign to open the doors of Brooklyn’s next birth center.

Event Details

The 5K course welcomes all fitness levels from seasoned runners to casual walkers. You’ll enjoy a scenic route through our community while joining a movement that’s bigger than any one race.

This is more than a run, it’s a rally. A celebration of what happens when a community comes together to make change.

Every registration, every donation, and every share gets us closer to our $10,000 goal.

📅 Date: September 12, 2026

📍 Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY

💻 Register today!

Join us at the starting line and help create a future where every woman in Brooklyn has the birth experience she choose and deserves.

For more on Haven Midwifery’s mission, visit https://havenmidwifery.org.

Come race in one of world’s best urban parks. The Prospect Park 13.1 will be 13.1 miles of beautiful and historic running. This hallowed battle ground of the American Revolution provides a gorgeous setting for a challenging multiloop race through the heart of Brooklyn. Register now while you still can and be a part of history. Bib pick up will be held exclusively on race day and will be from 6:30 until 7:30. Please do not wait until the last minute so that we can be sure we start the race on time. Come early, get your race day materials and have plenty of time for your pre race warm ups and routines. Baggage check will be located adjacent to bib pickup.

The Start/Finish line will be located on Center Drive right in the middle of the park. On street parking can be found on Park Side Ave and Prospect Park South West. The F, G and Q trains are also near by. Please see the below maps for details and click on the link for Google Locations.

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This challenging yet scenic course will be 1 loop of the northern half of the course and 3 full loops of Prospect Park. You will start running west along Center Drive onto West Drive and complete 1 loop of the northern section of the course followed by 3 counter clockwise loops of the outer ring of Prospect Park. You will finish back on Center Drive where you can collect your MEDALS and bask in your accomplishments (Don’t worry, we will have people out there making sure you don’t get lost). Water stations will be found approximately every 1.5 miles making sure you maintain adequate hydration.

With the famous NYC Marathon right around the corner come test those legs and see just how well your form is coming along. This flat and fast course along the Shore Road Promenade in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn is perfect for setting those PRs. It offers some of the city’s most breathtaking views of the Verrazano Bridge, Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.

Trimara Sports 7 Week Training Guide

Bib pick up will be held exclusively on race day and will be from 6:30 until 7:30. Please do not wait until the last minute so that we can be sure we start the race on time. Come early, get your race day materials and have plenty of time for your pre race warm ups and routines. Baggage check will be located adjacent to bib pickup.

The #BayRidgeHalf will be a spectator friendly multi-loop course along one of NYC’s finest waterfronts. You will be completing three 4.36 mile loops of the Shore Road Promenade in Bay Ridge. You will have fluid stations roughly every mile so there is plenty of opportunity to stay hydrated. The finish line will be back at the American Veterans Memorial Pier where you can collect your FINISHER MEDALS and bask in your accomplishments – It is impossible to get lost. The course support will remain open for 3 hours.

After you all kick butt in the half marathon and collect your FINISHER MEDALS we will provide bagels, chips, cookies and water at the finish line. Don’t rush home just yet… maybe you placed in your age group, wait for your award!

Thanks for choosing Trimara Sports and we look forward to racing with you at the Bay Ridge Half Marathon.

The Race Guys