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Virtual United Airlines NYC Half

Virtual United Airlines NYC Half

  • Virtual
  • Virtual 6 Credit

March 7, 2026, Saturday at 12:00 AM, Virtual - Virtual

Take on the One to Run in the Virtual United Airlines NYC Half Powered by Strava anywhere, anytime between March 7 and March 15 .

Registration Tiers

The 2026 Virtual United Airlines NYC Half offers three tiers for entry. Read on for information about each tier or select an option from the list below.

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  • Guaranteed Entry Tier: Registration for this tier will take place via a first come, first served basis. Runners who sign up and complete this virtual race will receive guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half along with a finisher medal and Virtual 6 credit. Note: Guaranteed Entry tier registration is not open to runners who are signed up for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half. Any runner who is registered for both this tier and the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half will be removed from the virtual race.
  • Medal Tier: Registrations for this tier will take place via a first come, first served basis. Runners who sign up and complete this virtual race will receive a finisher medal, 4 out of 6 credit, and Virtual 6 credit.
  • Love of Running Tier: Runners can sign up for the Love of Running tier. Run this race for free or upgrade to Premium to receive a Virtual 6 credit.

Race results and credits will be available on the NYRR Results site and in your NYRR dashboard by Wednesday, March 18.

Join the NYRR Virtual Racing Facebook group for daily inspiration from the virtual racing community year-round. Get racing tips and support from both beginners and experienced runners from around the world.

If you have any other questions, please reach out to us at virtualracing@nyrr.org.

NEW: Upgrade from the Free Tier to the Premium Tier

Runners can now upgrade from the Free Tier to the Premium Tier and earn a Virtual 6 credit through their user dashboard at any time between now and the end of the event. Here are the steps:

  1. Sign into your dashboard.
  2. Go to Your Events, and view the virtual race registration you wish to upgrade.
  3. Under Registration Options, select Switch Categories.
  4. Select the Premium Tier and pay the registration fee. You may not downgrade once you have registered for the Premium Tier, all entry fees are non-refundable.

Race Day Information

  • Race-Day Number Pickup Policy

    Check back soon for more details.

    Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.

  • Start Location / The Course

    Check back closer to race day for more details.

    We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.

  • Bag Check

    Check back closer to the race for more details.

    Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed. Only clear bags may be checked at bag check; we are unable to check opaque bags of any size.

    NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.

  • Race Amenities

    Check back soon for more details.

  • Prohibited Items

    For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

  • Race-Day Emergency Phone Number

    In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.

More Race Information

  • Notes on Registration

    Runners must complete the full 13.1 mile distance in a single run activity during one calendar day and upload the activity to Strava. Please note: Your activity must be a GPS upload. Manual uploads, treadmill runs, and activities where friends have “tagged” you are not supported and will not be counted toward your result.

    Runners who previously had or currently have a Strava subscription cannot redeem a 60-day trial. Runners cannot redeem a Strava subscription trial more than once on their account. Learn more on Strava’s website.

  • What is a NYRR Virtual Race?

    A virtual race is a race that can be run at your convenience during a specified period of time. To participate in NYRR Virtual Racing Powered by Strava, create your free Strava account, sign up for a race, and run or walk the distance of the race on a course you select wherever you are. Visit our FAQ page for additional information.

    For more information, including how to complete your virtual race, visit our NYRR Virtual Racing page.

  • Train with NYRR x Runna

    Get race ready with NYRR x Runna. NYRR is excited to team up with Runna, the top-rated running training platform, to offer you a personalized and adaptable half marathon training plan to get you ready for your virtual race. This collaboration blends NYRR’s running expertise with Runna’s advanced training technology to enhance your training experience no matter your running experience or where you are in the world.

  • NYRR Virtual 6 Program

    As part of the registration cost, you can also select to begin or to continue your journey to earning guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2027 RBC Brooklyn Half as part of the NYRR Virtual 6 program. Read more about the NYRR Virtual 6 program here.

  • NYRR 4 Out of 6 Program

    As part of the registration cost for the Finisher Medal tier, you can also select to begin or to continue your journey to earning guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half as part of the NYRR 4 Out of 6 program. Read more about the NYRR 4 Out of 6 program here.