NYC Half Marathon 2026
One of the most iconic half marathons in the world. The NYC Half takes runners from Prospect Park through Times Square and finishes in Central Park. Expect rolling hills, massive crowd support, and an unforgettable atmosphere through the heart of Manhattan.
Course Highlights
- Start in Prospect Park, Brooklyn
- Run through Times Square
- Finish in Central Park
- Rolling hills with a net elevation gain of ~200 ft
Race Day Conditions
Hilly course — train on hills and conserve energy on the climbs.
Cool — ideal racing conditions for most runners.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
Official organizer websiteRecommended Training Plans
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How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the hilly road course in New York, plus the conditions runners commonly encounter around this event. These resources add race-specific context without creating a duplicate training URL.
Hilly half marathon strategy
Build hill strength and practice controlled climbing effort instead of forcing flat-road pace uphill.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 45°F average as a packing and pacing prompt, not a race-day forecast.
Two-week taper guide
Arrive fresh by reducing training stress while keeping familiar movement in the final two weeks.
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