2025 United Airlines NYC Half
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. |
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.
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.
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.
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 |
Bag check will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on W. 45th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.
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.
NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.
Click here for the event map, which includes the start and finish for Stage 1.
Stage 1 participants will run short dashes of various distances. See the Schedule of Events section for the estimated distances each age group will run.
We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA on WhatsApp.
Finishers will receive a medal and New Balance beanie. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Souvenirs will only be distributed on race day from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Race-Day Central. A youth race number must be presented to collect the event souvenir.
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.
