United Airlines NYC Half Race-Day Essentials

Race Date: Sunday, March 19

Start Time: Wave 1: 7:20 a.m.; Wave 2: 7:50 a.m.; Wave 3: 8:20 a.m.; Wave 4: 8:50 a.m.; Wave 5: 9:20 a.m.

Start Location: Start on Washington Avenue adjacent to the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (map (PDF · 460 KB))

Finish Location: Finish in Central Parkbetween West 67th and 68th Streets, near Tavern on the Green. (map (PDF · 218 KB))

Runners, get ready to take on the One to Run that starts in Brooklyn and ends in Central Park. As race week kicks off for the United Airlines NYC Half, we urge you to check out these race-day logistics to ensure you have a smooth start on March 19.

Download the United Airlines NYC Half App Powered by Tata Consultancy Services for on-map tracking and course cameras, uninterrupted coverage of the professional races, essential race-day information, and more. Make sure your fans download it as well so they can track your run!

Bib Number Pickup at The United Airlines NYC Half Experience Presented by New Balance

The United Airlines NYC Half Experience Presented by New Balance will take place at Center415, located at 415 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan (between East 37th and 38th streets). The Experience will be open on the following dates:

• Thursday, March 16: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (final bib pickup at 7:30 p.m.)
• Friday, March 17: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (final bib pickup at 7:30 p.m.)
• Saturday, March 18: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (final bib pickup at 5:30 p.m.)

In order to pick up your bib number and race materials, you must make an appointment in your NYRR dashboard (under Registered Events) now open for selection until March 18 at 5:30 p.m. Capacity for each pickup time is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the Experience is open to the general public. Bib numbers will be available only at the United Airlines NYC Half Experience Presented by New Balance; absolutely no race numbers will be available prior to the Experience, at the NYRR RUNCenter featuring the New Balance Run Hub or on race morning.

Transportation Options

Bag Check Runners:

• Subway: 2/4 to Franklin Avenue

No Bag Check Runners:

• Subway: 2/4 to Eastern Parkway
• Subway: Q to 7th Avenue

Vehicle Drop-Off:

• Bedford Ave. at Eastern Parkway

Visit mta.info for the latest schedules and updates for public transit options.

Arrive at the Start on Time

For a detailed schedule of the start timeline, including when you’ll need to arrive at the start, check a bag, clear security, and enter your corral, please refer to the race page.

The race will start on Washington Avenue adjacent to the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and runners will need to access the start area from one of two security screening checkpoints: one on Washington Avenue and one on Classon Avenue.

For runners who will not be checking a bag, enter on Washington Avenue from the west side of Eastern Parkway.

For runners who wish to check a bag, bag check will be located on Eastern Parkway between Franklin Avenue and Classon Avenue; you will need to check your bag before you enter the start area security checkpoint on Classon Avenue.

Rehydrate and Refuel on Course

Water stations including Gatorade Endurance will be available approximately every two miles along the course. Science in Sport (SiS) will have a Gel Zone near Mile 6 with the following flavors: Tutti Frutti, Lemon & Lime, Tropical, Orange, Apple, and Citrus (caffeinated 75mg).

For detailed info, check the course map (PDF · 4.1 MB).

Event Alert System

NYRR has implemented a color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) for our races that will communicate the status of course conditions on race day. The levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based on the weather and other course conditions. On race day, the current EAS status will be communicated via color-coded flags at the start and finish areas and along the course at each medical station.

View the EAS chart with event conditions and recommended actions here.

Celebrate Your Finish

After you finish, you'll receive your finisher medal and a Runner Recovery Bag presented by Hospital for Special Surgery containing recovery items including Flow Alkaline Spring Water, Gatorade® Thirst Quencher, a New York State McIntosh apple, Snyder's of Hanover pretzels, and a Science in Sport Energy Bar.

Runners are invited to stop by the HSS Runner Recovery Zone to stretch out with help from one of Hospital for Special Surgery's expert physical therapists.

Live Coverage, Tracking, and Results

Stay up to date on race-week and race-day events by downloading the United Airlines NYC Half App Powered by Tata Consultancy Services. View live, on-map tracking of all your favorite runners and watch them cross the start and finish lines. Get uninterrupted coverage of the pro race as well as pro athlete bios and live leaderboards. The app also features a course map with points of interest and elevation.

Tune in on Sunday, March 19. Channel 7 Eyewitness News, from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. ET, will offer coverage of the race, including features, interviews, and live professional race look-ins. This will be made available on ABC New York, Channel 7 in the Tri-State area.

The Pro Race Livestream, beginning at 7:00 a.m. ET, will cover the professional races on abc7ny.com, the ESPN App, and NYRR social and digital media channels, including on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

Live unofficial results and map tracking are available during the race at liveresults.nyrr.org. Tell your friends and family to follow your progress and get unofficial results right after the race.