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Big Apple Half Marathon

NYCRUNS Central Park, Manhattan

Race day
Sun, Dec 138:00 am ET start
Distance
13.1 mi
Entry
OpenOpen registration
Price
$110current price
Next deadline
Mon, Dec 7Last day at the current price
Weeks to train
4
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Key dates

For the 2026 race only. All times in Eastern Time (ET).

  1. Opening date not announced
    Registration has already opened; the organizer doesn't say when.
  2. Mon, Nov 9 (time not stated) · passed
    Last day at the current price
    Rises to $135 (non-member)
    Source: nycruns.com · checked Oct 26, 2026
  3. Sat, Dec 12 (time not stated)
    Registration closes
    Or earlier if it sells out
    Source: nycruns.com · checked Oct 26, 2026
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  4. Sun, Dec 13, 8:00 am ET
    Race day
    Source: nycruns.com · checked Oct 26, 2026
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How to enter

Open registration. First come, first served until it fills or registration closes.

Registration closes the day before the race, or earlier if it reaches capacity.

Price$110 Non-member price through Nov 9 (members $99). Then $135 through Dec 7, and $145 until registration ends.

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The course

A multi-loop course around Central Park; full course details are posted closer to race day. USATF-certified.

Sources

nycruns.com · last checked Oct 26, 2026

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