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TCS New York City Half
TCS New York City Half is a half marathon event held in New York, New York. It is usually held in March; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 30,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- March
- Location
- New York, NY
- Field size
- ~30,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- March (date not confirmed)
- Location
- New York, New York
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 30,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling Hills
- Registration
- results.nyrr.org
- Official website
- nyrr.org
About the TCS New York City Half
Known in recent years as the United Airlines NYC Half, this 13.1-mile NYRR race starts in Brooklyn, crosses the Brooklyn Bridge, runs up the FDR Drive and through Times Square, and finishes in Central Park.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest half marathons in the U.S.; record 30,266 finishers in 2026; USATF-certified
- Notes
- Major half marathon
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TCS New York City Half: common questions
- When is the TCS New York City Half?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in March. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the TCS New York City Half held?
- In New York, New York.
- What distances does the TCS New York City Half offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the TCS New York City Half?
- About 30,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the TCS New York City Half?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at results.nyrr.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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