NYC Half Marathon 2025: Your Complete Guide

Get ready for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday, March 16th, starting at 7 a.m.! This year's race features a unique route and some exciting changes.

Race Day Details

• Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
• Start Time: 7:00 a.m. (Waves starting at 7:20 a.m.)
• Distance: 13.1 miles

The Course: A Historic First!

This year's 13.1-mile course begins near the Brooklyn Museum, taking runners through Prospect Park, across the Brooklyn Bridge (a first for the race!), into Manhattan, along the FDR Drive, through Times Square, and finishing in Central Park. The change is due to ongoing construction on the Manhattan Bridge.

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Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

A significant number of streets will be closed throughout the day. Check the New York Road Runners website for a complete list of affected areas and times. Many No Parking zones will also be in effect from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Plan your travel accordingly!

<table> <thead> <tr> <th>Street</th> <th>Closure Time</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Eastern Parkway (Grand Army Plaza to Bedford Avenue)</td> <td>12 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>... (Many more street closures listed in the original article) ...</td> <td>...</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Track Your Runners

Follow your friends and family using the TCS New York City Marathon app (available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store).

Watch the Race Live

Catch the action on WABC-TV Channel 7 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. or livestream the professional fields on ESPN+ and abc7ny.com starting at 7 a.m.

Best Spectator Spots

Cheer on the runners at these prime locations:

• Grand Army Plaza
• Brooklyn Bridge
• FDR Drive
• Times Square
• Central Park South
• Central Park (Finish Line)