Maybelline Women's Half
April 27, 2025, Sunday at 8:00 AM, Manhattan - Central Park
Celebrate Women's Empowerment at the newly named Maybelline Women’s Half in Central Park. Come and experience a memorable day filled with beauty, strength, and friendship.
Results
This race is completed.
See moreSee less
5,037 Total Finishers
5,031 Women | 5 Non-Binary
View official results from this race.
View the race-day photo gallery!
Race Details
Be event-ready and avoid delays on race day by claiming your new NYRR account and QR code in advance. You need your new QR code when you pick up your bib or check in for your volunteer shift. Learn more here.
Due to system updates, participants picking up their bib on race day will not appear in tracking in the NYRR app right away, but should appear in the app by race finish.
Building on their successful partnership at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, New York Road Runners is thrilled to announce that Maybelline New York will be the title sponsor for the iconic event. This event reflects the dedication of both organizations to uplifting women athletes, creating an opportunity for everyone to unite as a community, pursue their goals, and motivate each other. Come and experience a memorable day filled with beauty, strength, and friendship.
Brave Together
As a proud advocate for mental health initiatives, Maybelline New York recognizes the positive impact running has on mental well-being and is excited to champion this mission in collaboration with our Brave Together program, providing long-term support to those facing anxiety and depression worldwide.
Donate to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Register today and help raise funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on this 13.1-mile challenge that empowers physical strength and mental wellness.
Why Race With New York Road Runners?
When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.
All event information is subject to change.
Pre-Race
Accessibility
NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.
To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.
Guide or Support Runner Request
If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a NYRR event, please follow the process explained here. To request to register a support runner, the runner must fill out the following form. All requests must be placed by runners at least two weeks prior to the event.
Member-Only Standby List
This Member-Only Standby List is full.
The Member-Only Standby List is a perk for NYRR members who are willing to participate in an NYRR race if entries become available after registration has closed. These individuals will be invited to register for the race on a first-come, first-served basis.
Active NYRR Members can read about the Member-Only Standby List here.
NYRR Race Free
We at New York Road Runners believe running should be accessible to everyone. To help, we created NYRR Race Free to provide race fee assistance to those who qualify financially.
In 2024, we offered 1,000+ program slots and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including for the TCS New York City Marathon. Race Free applications that met the eligibility criteria were pooled based on previous participation and selected by borough or zip code until all slots were filled.
Check out the Race Free page this summer for updates on the 2026 application period. (Please note runners apply in 2025 for races in the calendar year of 2026.)
Notes on Registration
- Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
- If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please reach out to our Runner Services team for assistance. Please be sure to include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.
- This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.
Free Training Resources
Whether you plan to tackle 13.1M in person or virtually, here are free training resources to help you get to the start feeling confident and strong.
Course Strategy
Join us either in person at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub for the Maybelline Women's Half Course Strategy event on April 24 at 6:00 p.m. as NYRR coaches will share tips and tricks on how to conquer the race.
Register for the free event here.
Race Number Pickup
Be event-ready and avoid delays on race day by claiming your new NYRR account and QR code in advance. You need your new QR code when you pick up your bib or check in for your volunteer shift. Learn more here.
Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates:
- Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 13, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 14, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 15, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 16, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 17, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 19, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
*** The RUNCENTER will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter***
- Monday, April 21, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 23, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 24, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 25, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines.
All participants will receive a New Balance Short Sleeve Shirt at number pickup. Your shirt size may not be available at the time of bib pickup.
On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located near the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park).
Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.
More Race Information
Cancellation
If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.
No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.
Why Race with New York Road Runners?
When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.
