Vaisakhi 5K - Run for Fauja Singh

The Bandit Grand Prix is back for Round 2, returning to the Brooklyn Storehouse on Saturday, May 30th.

The running race will consist of multiple short laps around a spectacular circuit in the heart of Brooklyn. Alongside the race encompasses a festival that combines music, food & beverage, and community in a vibrant and culturally diverse environment.

Organized at the intersection of the urban and traditional running scenes, the Bandit Grand Prix reimagines the traditional 5k to provide an incredible experience for all levels of athletes.

The innovative format features a full day of 5k Open Races which build energy and anticipation towards the 3k Super Final. All athletes will compete in the 5k Open Races for an overall ranking and a chance to advance to the nighttime 3k Super Final.

Following the Super Finals, there will be an after-party for participants, friends, and family, to celebrate collectively.

Welcome to the Welcome Home Plants Inc 5K

Get ready to have some fun and join us on Saturday, June 6th, at 8:00 AM in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, USA. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to spend time together, this event is perfect for the whole family.

At Welcome Home Plants Inc, we're all about bringing nature, community, and well-being to families in supportive housing.This 5K

Walk/Run is not just about fitness; it's about showing our love for plants and our community.

We invite everyone to get creative and wear plants and flowers during the event. Wear flower crowns, leafy necklaces, or even decorate strollers with plants and flowers! Wear floral headbands, corsages or boutonnieres or attach small potted plants to race belts. Let's make this event a colorful celebration for all ages!

Join us for the 12th Annual Cypress Hills Cemetery 5K Run Through History in Honor of NYPD Officer, Peter Figoski on Sunday, June 7th, 2026.

We will be experiencing a new, readjusted course this year! Stay tuned for more information!

All proceeds to benefit charity. You can donate here!

If you are interested in sponsorship donations, please email us or use this link for more information.

T-Shirts to the First 250 Registrants!

Our challenging course takes you past the final resting place of history's greatest figures:

-Jackie Robinson (First man to break Major League Baseball's color barrier)

-Mae West (Brooklyn born, Vaudeville performer and movie star of the 1920's and 1930's)

-Peter Luger (Famous restaurateur/steak house owner)

-Ignacy Paderewski (Polish pianist and composer)

-Charlotte Ray (First African American female attorney in the U.S)

-Eubie Blake (Jazz composer and musician)

-“Gentleman” Jim Corbett (American Professional Boxer and World Heavyweight Champion)

-Piet Mondrian (20th Century Dutch Painter)

-Hiram Cronk (Last surviving member of the War of 1812)

For more information on Cypress Hills Cemetery, please visit their website at www.cypresshillscemetery.org or call 718-277-2900.

The street race that takes you through multiple neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens over 13.1 miles is back again! If you missed last year you don't want to miss out this time. Registration reaches capacity every year, don’t hesitate there is no waiting list.

All Registrants receive a custom race singlet!

EVERY FINISHER will receive a custom medal AND custom limited edition pint glass award.

PIZZA for All racers at the finish!!

Overall Male & Female receive a CASH award + a custom gift and pack of BEER!!

Second and Third Place finishers in both categories will also receive a pack of beer each

RAFFLES for BEER, CUSTOM GROWLERS and GOODY BAGS from our sponsors post race!

A mobile bag check will safely transport your checked bag from the start of the race to a secure location close to the finish line.

You will receive an email after registering, and another closer to the race date with complete details.

Bib pickup the week of race at convenient locations around the city. Race package at pickup will include a course map and all information pertinent to race day schedule.

The race course is not closed to traffic. Race at your own risk.

Interested Volunteers plz contact us to earn a race credit!!

Here are some race reviews from previous participants:

https://www.reddit.com/r/running/comments/14e76gf/2023_brooklyn_queens_brewery_express_half/?rdt=55511

https://pandce.proboards.com/thread/598929/race-recap-first-half-annual

https://raceraves.com/races/brooklyn-queens-brewery-express/

https://teamrunrun.com/brooklyn-queens-brewery-express-half-marathon-race-report/

If you write a race review online, please send us the link and we’ll send you a credit for a free race!

Race video from 2023:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgH9hPVu1Z0

Race video from 2025:

https://youtube.com/shorts/R_hFyBrRYJ4?si=oLI-yW_CyTheynj1

More Races: https://linktr.ee/QueensRebels