NYRR Women's Half Marathon
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Maybelline Women's Half
The Maybelline Women's Half is the second annual half marathon held in Central Park on April 26, 2026. The event covers a 13.1 mile distance and is produced in partnership between Maybelline New York and New York Road Runners.
Maybelline New York continues as the title sponsor and aligns the race with its Brave Together program. The event supports mental health initiatives and raises funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The race is presented as a women's race and includes competitive scoring and prize money determined by gun time; prize money is available to women who complete the course in 1 hour 30 minutes or faster (1st $1,000; 2nd $750; 3rd $500; 4th $250).
Event features listed by the organizer include 9+1 qualifier status, finisher medals, live unofficial runner tracking via the NYRR app, and on-site awards for the top three finishers in the overall women division. Race-day amenities noted in the event information include a lactation space at the start with manual pumps available and a bag check that accepts clear bags no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep. Bib pickup is available at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street. Accessibility accommodations, a guide and support runner request process, and a member-only standby list for NYRR members are also described. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
