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2025 United Airlines NYC Half

2025 United Airlines NYC Half

March 16, 2025, Sunday at 7:00 AM, New York City - Brooklyn/Manhattan

Prepare to soar through the vibrant streets of New York City as the United Airlines NYC Half makes its return on Sunday, March 16, 2025! This thrilling 13.1-mile journey begins in Brooklyn and takes runners across the stunning Manhattan Bridge and along the FDR Drive. Runners will also have the unique opportunity to run through Times Square, a location closed to traffic just twice a year, before finishing their race in beautiful Central Park.

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Kids Can Run Too! The Times Square Kids Run at the United Airlines NYC Half gives kids a chance to stop traffic in one of New York City's most iconic spaces!

Pre-Race

  • Stages

    The chart below is a guide to the stages available. Use the chart to determine the appropriate stage for your child. If you need help determining your child's stage, contact our Runner Services team.

    Stage

    Ages

    Event Type

    Register If...

    1

    2 to 11

    Non-competitive Untimed shorter distances Fitness activities

    Your child is new to physical activity or running, but likes playing games and being active.

    2

    8 to 18

    Non-competitive Untimed medium distances Fitness activities

    Your child likes running, but isn’t ready for a competitive event. Your child likes playing games and being active.

    3

    12 to 18

    Competitive Timed longer distances Fitness activities

    Your child is comfortable running a longer distance and racing other kids in a competitive setting.

  • Accessibility

    Rising New York Road Runners strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. We welcome all young participants with disabilities, including but not limited to, participants that use wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and other mobility devices. To request reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email Arianna Moliere at amoliere@nyrr.org.

  • Notes on Registration

    We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Parents/guardians can register youth runners as girl, boy, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.

  • Race Number Pickup at the United Airlines NYC Half Experience Presented by New Balance

    Numbers may be picked up at the United Airlines NYC Half Experience Presented by New Balance.

    Check back closer to race day for more details.

  • Schedule of Events

    Stage 1 participants should report to the staging area (starts separated by age group) 15 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that Stage 1 dashes start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.

    Stage 2 and 3 participants should report to the corrals 15 minutes before the start of their run. Staff will walk participants to the start line.

    For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.

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    Start Time

    Group

    Distance

    7:00 - 11:00 a.m.

    All Ages

    Festival

    Youth Wheelchair

    7:35 a.m.

    All Ages

    400 Meters

    7:40 a.m.

    All Ages

    1 Mile

    Stage 3

    8:00 a.m.

    All Ages

    1 Mile

    Stage 2

    8:25 a.m.

    Corral E & F

    1 Mile

    8:50 a.m.

    Corral G

    1 Mile

    9:15 a.m.

    Corral H

    1 Mile

    Stage 1

    10:00 a.m.

    Age 2

    75 Feet

    10:08 a.m.

    Ages 3-4

    150 Feet

    10:16 a.m.

    Ages 5-6

    400 Feet

    10:24 a.m.

    Ages 7-8

    650 Feet

    10:32 a.m.

    Ages 9-11

    750 Feet

More Race Information

Cancellation Policy

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.

All event information is subject to change.