The BK 50
What is the BK50?
The BK50 is a perimeter attempt, it’s a celebration of the city that I love. The idea of running the perimeters of boroughs is nothing new, there are even frequent(ish) FKT attempts of the perimeter of Manhattan. But what gravitated me to doing this was the notion of running through the familiar and unfamiliar parts in Brooklyn.
New York City is not a monolith, it is an interconnected web of neighborhoods that have their own flavor, their own rules, their own people. This is what drove me to want to try to experience this through running. I’m not going for time, I’m not racing anyone, I’m trying to just experience the city I love, through the sport I love.
Dave H.
Stava Route - we will be going counter clockwise.
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Do you want to run or Bike with me? Here are the details:
Disclaimer: This is an unsanctioned perimeter attempt, no streets are closed and due to the route we are taking there may be times where we are running/biking against traffic or on sidewalks. While all efforts have been made to keep the route as safe as possible, if you decide to join you are doing so at your own risk.
Date of the Run: Saturday, May 14th
Start: 190 West Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 at 8:30 AM
Projected finish: 3:20 PM
Estimated Pace: 9-9:30 Min/Miles
Fueling Needs: I have two bike pacers with fuel, so no need to bring anything else.
Beers: Of course there will be be beers after. At a to-be-named spot in Greenpoint, check back later for details.
The run will begin and end at Bandit HQ in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Day of the run, Bandit Offices will be open for bathrooms only from 8:10 - 8:25AM.
Mile 0:
The run will begin promptly at 8:30 AM
Mile 4: BK Navy Yard
Est. Arrival Time: 9:10 AM
Main access point: Navy Street and Flushing
Transit: F train to York Street
Mile 10: Red Hook Soccer fields
Est. Arrival Time: 10:10 AM
Main access point: Court Street
Transit: F, G Trains at Carrol Street
Mile 15: Bay Ridge + Shore RD
Est. Arrival Time: 10:50 AM
Main Access Point: Bay Ridge Ave.
Transit: American Veterans Memorial Pier Ferry, R train at Bay Ridge Ave
Mile 19.5~: Bensonhurst Park
Est. Arrival Time: 11:20 AM
Main Access Point: Bay Parkway
Transit: Bay Parkway D
Mile 24~: Nathan's on the Boardwalk
Est. Arrival Time: 12:15 PM
Main Access Point: Ruby Jacob's Walk
Transit: Coney Island - Stillwell Av N
Mile 34~: Canarsie Pier
Est. Arrival Time: 1:45 PM
Main Access Point: Pinkin Ave
Transit: L to Rockaway Park, 1.5 Mile walk to the Pier
Mile 39~: Pitkin Ave
Est. Arrival Time: 2:30 PM
Main Access Point: Pintkin Ave
Transit: AC to Grant Ave Station
Mile 42~: Jamaica Ave
Est. Arrival Time: 3:00 PM
Main Access Point: Jamaica Ave
Transit: J to Cypress Hills Station
Mile 44~: Moffat Street
Est. Arrival Time: 3:20 PM
Main Access Point: Moffat Street
Transit: L to Wilson Ave Station
