Thousands of legs are about to give Coney Island a shot in the arm.
For the first time, the Brooklyn Half Marathon will end, rather than begin, at the famed Boardwalk in attempt to “stimulate the economic impact in the area” that has fallen on tough times, said Meghan Chisholm, a spokeswoman for the New York Road Runners Club.
Indeed, upon completion of the 13.1-mile race on May 30, it is customery for the thousands of sweat-soaked participants to dash to nearby eateries for replenishment (Gatorade or something stronger).
“It’s very common to go eat right after a race,” said Chisholm, who predicted the day would be a boon for cafes and bars. “And it won’t just be the runners — their families and friends will be there to cheer them on at the finish.”
Last year, more than 5,000 runners ran — and brought plenty of empty stomachs and parched throats to the finish line.
Brooklyn Half Marathon will start in Prospect Park at 8 am on May 30 and end on the Boardwalk in Coney Island. For information, call (212) 860-4455 or visit www.nyrr.org.
