NYC Summer Half
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NYC Summer Half : Central Park, August 1, 2026
NYC Summer is a road race event held in Central Park, Manhattan, on August 1, 2026. The event offers two distances:
- Half marathon
- 5 Miler
The course begins at East Drive and the 102nd Street Crossing/Transverse; the drop-off area is located roughly 50 yards after the start line. The route is marked at every mile and turn and includes on-course support with water stations supplying cold water and Gatorade. Portable toilets are available near the start and a bag check is provided for participant gear. Bib pickup is race day only. Pre-race announcements are made by the race director.
Timing is conducted with professional chip timing; live results and per-lap splits post to the results page as runners cross the line. Race photos and personalized videos are posted to participant pages after the event. Every finisher receives a medal and a tech shirt, and post-race food includes bagels and snacks. Awards include plaques for the top three overall men and women in each distance and medals for the top three in each age group.
Entry is closed; the race is at maximum capacity and marked sold out. Event rules include wearing the bib on the front torso, age minimum of 12 years, a half marathon maximum time limit of 3 hours for eligibility, and restrictions on coaches, baby-joggers, bikes, dogs, in-line skates, and skateboards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
