The BALG Returns May 1st in NYC for a Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Fun Run!

Gang, the last year has been awful. Lonely. Scary. Trying. Having to make the decision to put our in-person Badass Lady Gang chapter meetups on hiatus for the last year wasn’t easy. But I believe that we’re all in this together. To me, it wasn’t worth the risk to possibly put someone at risk just so we could run together. I made the decision to postpone in-person BALG meetups until a vast majority of people have access to a vaccine.

But there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

With more and more people being vaccinated every day, it seems like we’re finally headed towards meeting up again.

While our chapters won’t return for a few more weeks, we are going to ease our way back into hosted fun runs and meetups this coming May 1st (or 2nd) with our Spring Half Marathon, 10K and 5K fun run/walk ending in Brooklyn Bridge Park for a socially distanced hangout and meetup.

WHAAaaaAATTT you say? May 1st OR 2nd????? THAT’S SO CONFUSING!

I know! But because we’re limited to an outdoor hangout, we’re going to make the call based on the weather.

If it rains on Saturday, May 1st, we will push to Sunday, May 2nd. If it rains both May 1st and May 2nd, we will stick with May 1st. CONFUSING. I KNOW. But hey! That’s the best part about an unofficial half marathon! You can change the date for the weather. (TAKE THAT CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL!)

So, here is how this is going to work.

Half Marathon

If you’re taking part in our Spring Half Marathon training experience or if you’d like to run a half marathon with the Badass Lady Gang, CLICK HERE to see the route.

We will meet at Pier 84 off the West Side Highway and 42nd street at 9:00 am for a 9:20 am start time. THERE IS A PUBLIC RESTROOM. DO NOT WORRY. We will be ending with a fun loop of Brooklyn Bridge Park where we will end right in front of the concrete block stairs where the Gang will cheer you in!

10K

If you’re participating in our 10K, CLICK HERE to see the 10K route.

The 10K will start at 10:30 on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge. You will head over the bridge, once over, turn left onto Fulton Mall, and then left on Jay Street to head down into Dumbo. Once you hit the water, follow the pathway hugging the water through the park. You’ll head through Brooklyn Bridge Park, run the piers, and then turn around and run straight back to the ferry station where you’ll turn left and head to the finish line at the concrete stairs.

5K

If you’re participating in our 10K, CLICK HERE to see the 5K route.

The 5K will start and end at the concrete stairs in Brooklyn Bridge Park. You’ll head out and run the park, all the piers, and then head straight back to where you started.

Want to participate by running, running & walking, walking, or volunteering to help our half marathoners with Gatorade and water stations? Click Here and fill out this form to stay in the know!

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM TO PARTICIPATE.

The FAQ

Do I need to wear a mask?

-YES. All participants must wear a face covering and maintain social distancing of 6-feet whenever possible.

I didn’t fill out the registration form, can I still hang?

-NO. All participants are required to fill out the registration form to participate.

Are the half marathon, 10K, and 5K races on closed courses?

-NO. This is an unofficial race. A FUN RUN. No roads will be cleared or closed so you must obey traffic laws and keep your eyes peeled for those crazy NYC drivers.

Will there be water/sports drink stops?

-HOPEFULLY! We’re working to find volunteers to help us get sports drink and water to our half marathoners.

What are we doing after the race?

-Hanging out in the park! Grab your favorite drink, ice cream, burger, or pizza (Juliana's pizza is pretty bomb and it’s RIGHT THERE!) and come hang with the BALG for a little picnic in the park!

Is there bag drop?

-TBD if there will be bag drop for the half marathoners. There will not be bag drop for the 10K or 5K.

How much does it cost to participate?

-NOTHING. It’s free :)

When will my local BALG chapter meet up again?

-As soon as it’s safe to meet up again! WHICH IS GOING TO BE VERY SOON! Stay tuned!

Grab your BALG Gear (NEW 2021 BALG BUFFS DROP APRIL 19!) and get ready to RUN WITH THE BADASS LADY GANG ONCE AGAIN!