The Complete Runner's Guide to the United NYC Half Marathon

Everything you wish you knew before running the United NYC Half — in one place.

Whether this is your first NYC Half or you're returning for another 13.1 miles through New York City, this guide is designed to take the guesswork out of race weekend and help you arrive prepared, confident, and ready to enjoy the experience.

🏃‍♂️ Inside the guide you'll find:

• Race-week preparation and planning

• Race-morning logistics and getting to the start

• What to expect before the race begins

• A breakdown of the course and how to approach it

• Weather, clothing and gear considerations

• Tips for spectators and family members

• Finish-line and post-race information

• Recovery tips

• Practical advice from someone who knows this race and the questions runners ask year after year

Instead of searching through dozens of Facebook posts, websites and old race reports trying to piece everything together, you'll have the information you need organized in one easy-to-use guide.

Perfect for first-time NYC Half runners — and a valuable resource for returning runners who want race weekend to go as smoothly as possible.

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Train smart. Plan ahead. Race confidently. Enjoy every mile. 🗽🏃‍♀️🏅

This is an independently produced runner's guide and is not affiliated with or endorsed by New York Road Runners or United Airlines.