NYRR Women's Half Marathon
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Maybelline Women's Half Marathon : Central Park, April 26, 2026
The Maybelline Women’s Half is a scored half marathon held in Central Park on April 26, 2026. The event takes place near the Naumburg Bandshell and covers the standard half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. Maybelline New York is the title sponsor in partnership with New York Road Runners, and the race is a 9+1 program qualifier.
The event includes race-day services such as bag check (clear bags only, up to 17" x 20" x 7"), a lactation space at the start with manual pumps available, and on-course support that includes water, Gatorade, and a Maurten Gel Depot at mile 5.8. A water refill station will be available near the 3.5-mile / 15K mark at the top of Central Park. Post-finish provisions include water, Gatorade, apples, pretzels, bagels, Maurten solids, and goodie bags featuring Maybelline products.
Bibs and timing tags are available for pickup at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street on select dates in April; race-day pickup is available near the Naumburg Bandshell. All participants receive a New Balance short sleeve shirt at number pickup.
Maybelline’s Brave Together program is highlighted at the event, and the race will raise funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Prize money is awarded to women only; to be eligible for prize money, runners must complete the course in 1 hour 30 minutes or faster. Awards are presented to the top three finishers in the overall women division, with additional age-group award claim procedures after the race. Live unofficial results and runner tracking are available via the NYRR app, and official results are posted after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
