Date
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 08:00 AM
Location
Central Park
Distance
Half Marathon
Hashtag
#MaybellineWomensHalf
9+1 Credit Finisher Medals Scored Women's Race

Maybelline Women's Half

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    Maybelline Women's Half
About

Celebrate Women's Empowerment at the newly named Maybelline Women’s Half in Central Park. Come and experience a memorable day filled with beauty, strength, and friendship.

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Building on their successful partnership at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, New York Road Runners is thrilled to announce that Maybelline New York will be the title sponsor for the iconic event. This event reflects the dedication of both organizations to uplifting women athletes, creating an opportunity for everyone to unite as a community, pursue their goals, and motivate each other. Come and experience a memorable day filled with beauty, strength, and friendship.

Brave Together

As a proud advocate for mental health initiatives, Maybelline New York recognizes the positive impact running has on mental well-being and is excited to champion this mission in collaboration with our Brave Together program, providing long-term support to those facing anxiety and depression worldwide.

Register today and help raise funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on this 13.1-mile challenge that empowers physical strength and mental wellness.

Why Race With New York Road Runners?

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 is 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.

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Pre-Race

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.

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 to register a support runner, the runner must fill out the following form. 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 2024, we offered 1,000+ program slots and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including for the TCS New York City Marathon. Race Free applications that met the eligibility criteria were pooled based on previous participation and selected by borough or zip code until all slots were filled.


Check out the Race Free page this summer for updates on the 2026 application period. (Please note runners apply in 2025 for races in the calendar year of 2026.)

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 for the race on a first-come, first-served basis.


Active NYRR Members can join and read about the Member-Only Standby List here.

  • Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
  • If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please reach out to our Runner Services team for assistance. Please be sure to include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.
  • This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.

Whether you plan to tackle 13.1M in person or virtually, here are free training resources to help you get to the start feeling confident and strong.

Join us either in person at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub for the Maybelline Women's Half Course Strategy event on April 24 at 6:00 p.m. as NYRR coaches will share tips and tricks on how to conquer the race.


Register for the free event here.

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) on the following dates:


  • Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 13, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
  • Monday, April 14, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 15, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 16, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 17, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, April 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 19, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

*** The RUNCENTER will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter***


  • Monday, April 21, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 23, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 24, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, April 25, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines. 


All participants will receive a New Balance Short Sleeve Shirt at number pickup. Your shirt size may not be available at the time of bib pickup.


On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located near the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park).


 Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.

Race Day

On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located near the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park). 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.


Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account. 

Check back closer to race day for course details.


We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA on WhatsApp.

Bag check will be available beginning at 6:30 am at Race-Day Central (located near the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park).


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.

The NYRR Pace Team members are some of the most experienced runners in New York City and the most knowledgeable runners on the course. They have an average success rate of 96.5% of hitting their target finish time. Pacers will be on hand to guide participants toward specific goal times over the 13.1 miles. Pace Team members will lead groups at various paces between 7:37 per mile and 12:35 per mile (between a 1:40 finish and a 2:45 finish).


If you choose to run with a pace group, you can look for the NYRR Pace Team members in the start corrals wearing their blue-and-white-striped NYRR Pace Team singlets. Each Team member will carry signs that correspond with their respective finish times and paces. There is no fee to run with the pace team or to sign up.


Check back closer to race day to see what pacer is in your corral!

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

Live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR Racing App and at liveresults.nyrr.org during the event.


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 women division. 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.

Prize money amounts are for women, only and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. Prize money is determined by Gun Time. To be eligible for prize money, runners must complete the course in 1 hour 30 minutes or faster.

 

Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $1,000
2nd $750
3rd $500
4th $250
More Race Information

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.

Sponsored By
Title Sponsor
  • Maybelline
Partner
  • New Balance
Maybelline Women's Half
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