NYRR Staten Island Half
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Eligible for 9+1 and 4 Out of 6 Credit – NYRR Staten Island Half9+1 Credit 4 Out of 6 Credit Finisher Medals Club Points Scored -
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NOT ELIGIBLE for 9+1 and 4 Out of 6 Credit – NYRR Staten Island HalfFinisher Medals Club Points Scored
Feel the excitement of running in the borough that hosts the start of the TCS New York City Marathon at the 2026 NYRR Staten Island Half!
Just a month before one of the world’s largest races, this half marathon features jaw-dropping vistas of New York Harbor and the iconic Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. This exhilarating event is the grand finale of the 2026 NYRR Five-Borough Series and the sixth and final event in the 2026 4 Out of 6 program, which offers guaranteed entry to the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half.
Each runner will snag a long-sleeve New Balance shirt, and every finisher will receive a medal.
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.
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.
All event information is subject to change.
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 the race on a first-come, first-served basis.
Active NYRR Members can read about and join the Member-Only Standby List here.
Kids of all abilities and ages 2 to 11 are welcome to join the Rising NYRR at the NYRR Staten Island Half - Stage 1 race-day fun. Registration is required and completely FREE—made possible by the generosity of our community. Visit the event webpage to sign up and learn more.
More information coming soon.
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.
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
- Virtual training through NYRR x Runna, the world's top-rated running coach app, to train anywhere, anytime
- Free training guides and tips through our Runner Resources
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, and it will protect additional product (such as NYRR x Runna) fees if it is an add-on to a race. To learn more, click here.
If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a New York Road Runners 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 the registered athlete 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 2026, we will offer 1,000 spots in the NYRR Race Free Program and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including entry for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Accepted NYRR Race Free participants will receive up to 6 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 is expected to open in October 2026. Please visit the NYRR Race Free page for updates in September.
- 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.
- This race is a 4 Out of 6 program qualifier.
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). Check back closer to race day for more details.
We strongly recommend taking the Staten Island Ferry from the Whitehall Terminal (Manhattan). View the ferry schedule.
We highly encourage runners to board the 7:30 a.m. ferry to Staten Island the latest to ensure arrival at the start line in a timely manner.
Use the MTA's Planned Service Changes schedule to plan your race-day transportation.
Parking will be extremely limited and we strongly recommend taking public transit to and from the race.
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.
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.
Check back soon for more details.
For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.
Live, unofficial results/runner tracking will be available in the NYRR App during the event. Please note: Runner tracking is available at all scored races.
After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.
Awards will be presented on site to the top three finishers in the overall men, women, and nonbinary divisions. Runners who place in the top three of their age group will be able to claim an award in the days following the race by filling out our Age-Group Awards Claim Form.
In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.
NYRR Member Division
All prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and nonbinary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for prize money and time bonuses, including Top Staten Island Finisher, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least July 11, 2026 through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 1 hour 30 minutes or faster.
| 1st | $800 |
| 2nd | $600 |
| 3rd | $300 |
| 4th | $200 |
| 5th | $100 |
NYRR Member Division Top Staten Island Finisher
The top man, woman, and nonbinary finisher from Staten Island, based on Net time, who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements will be awarded $500. Residency is determined by zip code at the time of registration. Cumulative with overall prize money, if applicable.
NYRR Member Time Bonuses
| $100 | Race winner who meets the NYRR Member Division requirements and breaks the existing event record, based on Gun Time. Bonus is available to the race winner, only, and they must break, not tie, the mark:
Men: Bereket Alem Kidanu, 1:03:55, 2018 Women: Allie Kieffer, 1:10:58, 2018 Nonbinary: Jacob Caswell, 1:12:38, 2022 |
| $100 | Top three finishers who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and complete the course under the following standards, based on Net Time:
Men: 1:06:00 Women: 1:18:00 Nonbinary: 1:18:00 |
The 4 Out of 6 program allows NYRR members who meet the eligibility requirements to gain guaranteed entry to the United Airlines NYC Half.
Eligibility for entry to the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half will be guaranteed for NYRR members who complete four qualifying events in 2026 and have an active membership by the last qualifying event of the 2026 4 Out of 6 program (the NYRR Staten Island Half on October 11, 2026).
The following races in 2026 will count toward the 4 Out of 6 program qualification for the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half (Please note all dates are pending permit approval and subject to change):
- NYRR Manhattan 10K (February 1)
- Virtual United Airlines NYC Half Medal (March 7-15)
- United Airlines NYC Half (March 15)
- Virtual RBC Brooklyn Half Medal (May 9-17)
- RBC Brooklyn Half (May 16)
- Citizens Queens 10K (June 13)
- New Balance Bronx 10 Mile (September 19)
- NYRR Staten Island Half (October 11)
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.
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