What Are You Waiting For? Apply or Claim Your Entry to the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half!

The United Airlines NYC Half is making its return on Sunday, March 16, 2025! The window to apply or claim guaranteed entry is open now through November 13, with the entry drawing to follow on November 21.

The United Airlines NYC Half offers an amazing chance to experience New York City in a unique way. The iconic course starts in Brooklyn and features the Manhattan Bridge, the FDR Drive, and Times Square, with a finish in Central Park.

This race—The One to Run—is for runners of all ages and abilities, and it’s one of the signature events of the NYRR Five-Borough Series, which showcases our spectacular city all year long.

Here’s why you should apply or claim your United Airlines NYC Half entry today.

The Course Is Second to None

The 13.1-mile United Airlines NYC Half route begins in Brooklyn, crosses the Manhattan Bridge, heads up the FDR Drive, zips through Times Square (one of just two times each year this landmark is closed to traffic), and finishes in Central Park. You’ll traverse two boroughs as you run through diverse neighborhoods and take in stunning views.

You’ll Be a Part of Something Big!

Nearly 28,000 runners finished the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half, making it the country’s largest marathon this year. Participants come from across the country and around the world to this premier spring half marathon.

You’ll share the course with some of the world’s best distance runners, including Olympians and Paralympians, record holders, and former champions. What could be more inspiring?

It’s an Awesome Way to Kick Off Your Spring Season

Committing to run a half marathon in March will inspire your fitness now, and your training will help you start 2025 on the right foot with a fantastic goal to keep you focused!

Running the United Airlines NYC Half is great preparation for a full marathon later in the year. Historically, the race-day weather has been great for running.

You Can Make It a Family Affair

Kids ages 2–18 can run the free Times Square Kids Run at the United Airlines NYC Half, featuring untimed and timed/competitive options. Learn more and register for Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3.

You’ll Find Amazing Training Resources, Wherever You Are

NYRR is excited to team up with Runna, the top-rated running training platform for running, to provide you a personalized and adaptable half marathon training plan to get you ready for March 16 with the personalized guidance and support you need to achieve your goals.

If you’re in the NYC area, you can train in person for the United Airlines NYC Half with NYRR Group Training. Workouts offer coaching, camaraderie, and inspiration with a focus on speedwork, tempo training, and long runs. Learn more and register here.

Want to Guarantee Your Entry? Here’s How

• Team for Kids, NYRR’s charity program supporting free nationwide youth fitness, offers guaranteed entry to premier races, including the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half, to runners who commit to fundraising. Learn more and sign up here.
• A list of additional United Airlines NYC Half official charity partners will be available on November 22.
• International runners can guarantee their entry when they book through an International Tour Operator starting November 22.

The 2025 United Airlines NYC Half is part of NYRR’s 9+1 program for guaranteed entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, and the 4 Out of 6 program for guaranteed entry to the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half.