NYCRUNS Central Park Half Marathon
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NYCRUNS Central Park Half Marathon : 22 February 2026
The event is a Half Marathon held in Central Park, New York, NY on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The race uses a pace-based corral system with lettered corrals AA-F; corrals are located on Well House Drive and assignments are based on the pace listed in a runner's NYCRUNS dashboard. Bibs are distributed on race day in the Festival Area; mailed bibs are available for members or for registrants who meet the mailing deadline and have a U.S. address. Strollers and dogs are not allowed. Parking is limited.
Course, amenities, awards and rules
The course starts on West Drive near 93rd Street, proceeds downtown, crosses the 72nd Street Transverse, turns uptown and goes over Harlem Hill, completing two and a half loops of the park before finishing on the 102nd Street Transverse. All NYCRUNS courses are USATF-certified. Bag check requires a single clear bag and organizers reserve the right to search contents. Portable bathrooms and on-course hydration will be available; cans of smartwater and post-race refreshments including bagels with a schmear and fresh fruit will be provided. Finishers receive a medal and an official race shirt; shirts are distributed on race day only. Results will be emailed and posted online. Awards are given to the top three overall male, female and non-binary finishers by gun time and to top three in each age group by net/chip time. Prize money is available to athletes meeting published time and eligibility criteria; prize amounts are listed for first through tenth place. Time limits apply on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
