2027 United Airlines NYC Half

• The guaranteed entry claim period is October 21—November 11. If you have earned guaranteed entry, you can claim this entry through your NYRR dashboard during the claim window. For more information on entry methods, click  here. 
• You may NOT claim your guaranteed entry through this event page. 
• Check your email for a link to claim your guaranteed entry. It may take up to a few hours from the claim window opening to receive your email. You can also claim your guaranteed entry directly in your NYRR dashboard (see image below). 

• The application period for non-guaranteed entry is October 21—November 11. 
• Applications for non-NYRR time qualifiers open on October 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET and close on October 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. For more information, please review our full policy  here.
• • If accepted, your credit card will be charged and you will be notified of your acceptance via email prior to the drawing on November 18. If not accepted, you will be moved into the general entry drawing. If you would like to withdraw your name from the drawing, you can do so in your dashboard under Your Events.  
  • If accepted and the credit card charge could not be processed, you will have until November 24, 2026, to correct your payment method. The card will be re-tried once payment method has been adjusted in your dashboard.
• The drawing takes place on November 18. Whether you have been accepted or not, your status will be updated in your dashboard and you will receive an email indicating your status by the end of the day on November 18. 

Official Charity Partners will be announced on November 18, 2026.

Guaranteed entry with the purchase of a half marathon travel package is available through an official NYRR ITO in your home country. International runners who reside in countries that do not have an existing ITO may purchase a 2027 United Airlines NYC Half travel package from any participating ITO. A list of official ITOs can be found here. 

An entrant who has purchased a half marathon travel package with our official ITO and wishes to withdraw from the race must contact their ITO directly. Those who withdraw will not receive guaranteed entry into the 2028 United Airlines NYC Half or subsequent editions of the United Airlines NYC Half. 

Join Team for Kids and get guaranteed entry, expert coaching, a TFK singlet, and the opportunity to help keep kids and communities healthy and fit. 

More information coming soon.

The Virtual United Airlines NYC Half event will take place March 13—21 and will focus on bringing the in-person race experience to runners everywhere.

Registration opens December 4, 2026.  

Three entry options:  

• Guaranteed Entry Tier: $85 for members / $105 for non-members 
• Medal Tier: $55 for members / $65 for non-members  
• Love of Running Tier: $20 for members / $30 for non-members

Check out our training resources that'll help you prepare for race day.

• In-person Group Training, geared toward local New York City runners who enjoy running with others
• Free training guides and tips through our Runner Resources

Runners who wish to submit a faster half marathon race result, which could qualify them for an assignment to an earlier start wave, must do so by February 28, 2027,  at 5:00 p.m. ET, following these guidelines:  

• Submit request to:  https://help.nyrr.org/s/contactsupport 
• Runners must provide the official race link (URL) from an in-person, certified half marathon completed between November 12, 2026, and February 27, 2027. Race results from indoor half marathons, virtual half marathons, triathlons, shorter distances, and training runs will not be considered. 

Please note:   

• Runners will NOT be able to request a wave change at the United Airlines NYC Half Expo Presented by New Balance. 
• Corral changes will not be considered. 
• The NYRR Washington Heights Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K is the final NYRR race that updates best pace.  
• Runners will receive a checklist email that will include wave and corral placement. 

Check back closer to the race for more details.

NYRR allows the purchase of refund protection through Teak, a refund program that provides registration fee protection on all paid events. This includes races and Group Training sessions. To learn more, click here.

We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please complete the reasonable accommodation request form. Questions can be directed to accessibility@nyrr.org.

To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.

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 guide and support runners, email accessibility@nyrr.org at time of registration. All requests must be placed by runners at least two weeks prior to the event.

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 2027, we will offer 2,000 spots in the NYRR Race Free program, granting hundreds of complimentary entries to NYRR races, including entry for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon. Accepted NYRR Race Free participants will receive up to six complimentary entries to our weekly races and the opportunity to access training for free.

The 2026 application period is now closed. We invite you to apply for the 2027 NYRR Race Free program, which will open October 23, 2026, and close November 13, 2026. Please visit the NYRR Race Free page for updates.

• Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
• Runners can register as woman, man, or nonbinary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
• If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please visit our cashless kiosk at the NYRR RUNCenter.
• This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.

Once a runner has claimed their entry, or once a drawing applicant has been accepted into the race, all entry fees are non-refundable. Runners entered in the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half may defer their entry and earn guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2028 race, but they will be responsible for claiming their entry and paying the processing and entry fees for the 2028 race. The deadline for runners to defer their 2027 entry and get non-complimentary, guaranteed into the 2028 race is March 20, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET. For more information, visit our  cancellation page. 

Please note: Runners who earn guaranteed entry to the 2027 race because they canceled in 2026 cannot cancel a second time (in 2027) and become eligible for deferment to the 2028 race. 

No refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred. 

The United Airlines NYC Half Expo Presented by New Balance is located at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, setting the stage for an extraordinary celebration of New York City. 

The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center — River Pavilion is located at 429 11th Ave., New York, NY 10001. 

Check back soon for the Expo Directory.

Check back closer to race week for hours of operation.

You must visit the United Airlines NYC Half Expo Presented by New Balance in person to pick up your race materials. All runners should make an appointment in their NYRR dashboard (time slots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis). To pick up your race number (bib), you are required to show your photo ID and QR code (printed or digitally). 

Proxy bib pickup is allowed for this event. 

Bib distribution ends 30 minutes before closing. 

Please note the following: 

• Runners will NOT be able to request a wave change at the United Airlines NYC Half Expo. 
• Corral changes will not be considered. 

Check back closer to race week for more information.

Check back closer to race week for more information.

For the United Airlines NYC Half, there will be lactation spaces that provide pumping accommodations and amenities at the start, course, and finish. Medela electric and manual breast pumps will also be available, giving participants easy options for pumping. As in previous years, NYRR will transport personal nursing pumps from the start to the finish area for athletes. No expressed milk will be transported at this time. 

Lactation operations will be located at the start medical tent next to the Brooklyn Museum, the mile 6 medical tent, and the finish medical tent on Central Park West. To ensure runners are aware of the accommodations and preparation for lactation services, NYRR will have a lactation space and an information booth at the United Airlines NYC Half Expo Presented by New Balance at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center — River Pavilion, located at 429 11th Ave., New York, NY 10001, on March 18 and 19. 

A dedicated retreat for runners seeking calm before the race. This space, designed for all participants—including those with sensory sensitivities—provides a serene, low-stimulation environment to relax, recharge, and refocus amidst the race-day excitement, offering a moment of tranquility before taking on 13.1 miles. 

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

In case of an emergency during the race (including at the start or finish areas), call the Race Communications Center at 866-705-6626.

Runner tracking will be available in the New York Road Runners App during the event, along with live, unofficial results. 

Runners can also be tracked here. 

After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org. 

To be eligible for prize money at the United Airlines NYC Half, a runner must complete the course in 1 hour, 30 minutes or faster. Prize money categories may be subject to additional eligibility requirements, outlined below. 

Open Division 

Amounts are equal for men and women. Only athletes competing in the Professional/Invited Athlete start are eligible for Open Division prize money; finish order is based on "Gun Time." 

NYRR Member Division 

Amounts are equal for men, women, and nonbinary. To be eligible for NYRR Member Division prize money, an athlete must have been an NYRR member for at least three months (December 21, 2026) prior to race day, including the date of the race. In the men’s and women’s categories, athletes who start in the Professional/Invited Athlete start will receive first priority for NYRR Member Division prize money. Additional prize money positions, if applicable, will be filled from the wave 1 start, based on Net Time. Athletes competing in the nonbinary category may start in the “mass start,” with prize money positions determined by Net Time. To be eligible for prize money in the nonbinary category, an athlete must have identified as nonbinary at the time of registration. 

In case of a medical emergency during the race (including at the start or finish areas), call the Race Communications Center at 866-705-6626. 

For friends and family who would like to check on runners who have received medical assistance during the race, please call the dedicated race-day medical information hotline at 855-697-7786.