NYCRUNS Big Apple Half Marathon
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Event overview
The NYCRUNS Big Apple Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, December 13, 2026, in Central Park, New York, NY. The race is the organizer’s tenth annual Big Apple event. The course is USATF-certified and uses a multi-loop layout in the park. The event includes a finisher medal and a long sleeve race shirt distributed on race day.
Race details
Distances:
- Half Marathon
Start corrals are pace-based and labeled AA through F; corral assignment is noted on the bib and is based on the pace entered in the runner’s NYCRUNS dashboard. Aid on course and at the finish includes water and Gatorade. Portable bathrooms will be available. Post-race food includes bagels with spreads and a Big Apple. MarathonFoto will provide one complimentary photo and options to purchase additional photos.
Logistics and policies
Bib and shirt pickup is in the Festival Area by the 102nd Street Crossing, adjacent to the North Meadow ballfields next to East Drive; bibs are available on race day beginning at 6:00 AM. NYCRUNS members may have bibs mailed if they register at least 20 days before the event to a U.S. address. Bag check requires a single clear bag (18" x 24"); organizers may provide a clear bag and reserve the right to search contents. Awards are given to the top three male, female, and non-binary overall finishers (gun time) and to top three in age groups using net/chip time. Handcycle and wheelchair athletes are not advised to enter this multi-loop race. Standard no-refunds, no-transfers policy applies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
