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United Airlines NYC Half Marathon 2027

  • US New York
  • 21 March 2027
  • Half Marathon
Why run it?

Join 25,000 runners from around the globe for the United Airlines NYC Half. The 13.1-mile route begins in Brooklyn, goes over the Manhattan Bridge, heads north on the FDR Drive, then through Times Square (one of just two times each year it’s closed to traffic), and finishes in the iconic Central Park. One of the largest half marathons in the US, this event kicks off the New York Road Runners (NYRR) signature series, setting the stage for a full year of city-wide running events. The United Airlines NYC Half finish line will close at 1:30 pm, approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes after the final participant crosses the start line.

What's it like to run?

Runners:
25000
Surface:
Road
Start:
07:00
Course:
Undulating
Temp:
2 - 10°C
Distance:
Half Marathon

How to get your place in the race

01
Choose the charity you’d like to support.
02
Complete the short form to register your interest to run.
03
Your charity will be in touch directly on next steps!
Please note, charities with entries in this event have partnered with realbuzz to reach runners like you.

Charities you can run for

Active filters:
American Liver Foundation American Liver Foundation
American Liver Foundation
Driving the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Raising awareness and improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with Ovarian cancer.
Fundraising Target

FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.
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  • Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.

  • It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.

  • Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.  
  • There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using.