United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
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2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
The United Airlines NYC Half is a prominent road race scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026. This 13.1-mile event spans two boroughs, starting in Brooklyn and concluding in Manhattan's Central Park.
The course begins on Washington Avenue near the Brooklyn Museum. Participants run through Prospect Park and cross the East River via the Brooklyn Bridge. The route continues through Manhattan along the FDR Drive to Midtown, featuring a section through Times Square before reaching the finish line on Central Park West.
Available distances:
- 21.1 km (Half Marathon)
The event includes several categories and divisions:
- Professional Open Division
- Professional Wheelchair Division
- NYRR Member Division
- Non-binary category
The race utilizes a wave start system. Runners are assigned to one of four waves based on their verified pace or estimated finish time. The NYRR Pace Team provides pacers for various goal times, ranging from approximately 1:20 to 3:15.
Participants must visit the event expo at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to pick up their race materials, including their bib and timing chip. The expo also hosts course strategy sessions and pace team consultations.
Support services include medical tents at the start, on-course at Mile 6, and at the finish. Lactation accommodations and baggage transport from the start to the finish area are also provided for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
