Bridge And A Slice Half Marathon (9th Annual)

Announcing the "Officially Unofficial 9th Annual Bridge And A Slice Half Marathon." Come get a slice of the pie... the pizza pie, that is! Join us for a half-marathon distance and slice of delicious New York City pizza in this running, biking or walking event, whichever your pizza-eating heart desires. That's right. This is a half-marathon that you can use any method of movement you would like. Run, bike, walk, skateboard, roller blade, roller skate, pogo stick, segway, hover board, or a mixture of it all. Go at your own pace and enjoy the journey!

We will start in Astoria, Queens, cross the majestic Queensboro Bridge, saunter around the main drive of Central Park, refuel with a free slice of 'za at approx mile 10, then jaunt along the East River Esplanade with its amazing views of said majestic Queensboro Bridge, all before crossing back over and finishing strong in Queens. Waiting for you at the finish line will be a medal and a continuation of the good time you just had while moving for 13 plus miles. The unofficial and non-competitive nature of this half-marathon makes it ideal for first time runners and new bikers... it's what we may call a "Fun Run," if you will. Friends, families, and runners/movers of all fitness levels are welcome. Map and further details will be provided upon purchasing your ticket.

FAQs

Where is Packet Pick-up, Start and Finish?

Packet Pick-up, Start Line, and Finish Line are all located at Dutch Kills Playground's blacktop field (next to the roller hockey rink on 28th street).

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No age requirements and no ID required.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is neighborhood street parking around the start/finish.

The 36th Ave stop on the N/W line is easiest subway access to start/finish.

Taxis can drop you off right at the start/finish.

How will I know where to go?

Link to a Strava route will be included in the confimation email and maps will be provided. Participants will hit check points at Dutch Kills Playground, Harlem Hill in Central Park, Brooklyn Pizza Master (1st Ave Manhhatan), The East River Esplanade and the FINISH LINE!!

Will the course be blocked off to car traffic?

No. Bridge and a Slice is an unoffical DIY "Fun Run." Think more urban adventure meets scavanger hunt. Participants will follow normal traffic rules and obey the rules of the road. A bike lane follows most of the route. The bridge, the esplanade, and the the six miles in central park are all car-free.

Is the Bridge safe?

They recently opened the south outter roadway of the QBB for pedestrains, this makes crossing the bridge immesnley more safe. Please follow the rules of the road and run/walk ONLY on the south outter roadway and bike ONLY on the north side bike lane.

Bike Lane?

Don't run in the Bike lanes. Cyclist on the internet are adament that this is a sin of the worst proportions. We recommend running on the sidewalks and riding bikes and assorted micromobilities in the bike lanes (i.e. e-scooters). We also want to encourage grabbing a bikeshare and supplementing your miles with cycling by simply downloading the CitiBike or Lyft app (no, we're not sponsored, it's just how we get around).

Do I get a medal?

Heck yeah you do! It'll probably have a pizza on it.

Is 'Bridge and a Slice' affiliated with a charity?

Yes! A portion of all the money raised will be donated to the non-profit A Song For You.

You can read more about them here : A Song For You

Additionally, there is a Charitable Teir Ticket where 95% of your ticket cost will go directly to our charitabe partner.

Do the ticket tiers give you a different experience?

No. The ticket tier system is just to insentivise early signup. As each ticket tier sells out, the price will go up, so don't hesitate. The first five tickets are the price of a slice.

Host or Publisher BAAS Road Runners