New York Half Marathon 2027

Ready to experience a dream among the skyscrapers? 🗽The United Airlines NYC Half is one of the most prestigious running events in the world, organized by the famous New York Road Runners. Every year, in mid-March, more than 25,000 runners set off for a half marathon through the state of New York. Here, they don't mess around with the organization: it's smooth, massive, and worthy of a Hollywood production. The route takes you through the legendary: Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Did you know that New York was once called "La Nouvelle-Angoulême" before becoming New Amsterdam and then New York? This history is evident on every facade you will pass by. The course is a true cinematic "best-of" 🎬. You'll hit the pavement of Times Square, one of the only times of the year when this iconic intersection is closed to cars to make way for runners. It is here that the iconic scenes of Vanilla Sky or Avengers were filmed. The course is mostly flat but holds surprises like the climb of the Manhattan Bridge.

The atmosphere? It's simply indescribable. New Yorkers don't do things halfway: jazz bands, rock groups, and the cheers from spectators literally carry you 📣. The volunteers deliver energy to you at every "block." The finish at Central Park is the final judge of the race, where legend ends under the cheers.

After the race, you have plenty of options in the city that never sleeps 🏙️. Get lost in the halls of the MET or climb to the top of the Summit One Vanderbilt for an unbeatable view of the Empire State Building. As for local specialties, after such an effort, you're entitled to the best local combo: an authentic bagel with cream cheese or a giant $1 slice of pizza in the East Village 🍕.