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Central Park Half Marathon

NYCRUNS Central Park, Manhattan

Race day
Sun, Feb 288:30 am ET start
Distance
13.1 mi
Entry
OpenOpen registration
Price
$90current price
Next deadline
Tue, Dec 8Last day at the current price
Weeks to train
15
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Key dates

For the 2027 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, Oct 26 (time not stated) · passed
    Last day at the current price
    Rises to $100 (non-member)
    Source: nycruns.com · checked Oct 26, 2026
  3. Mon, Jan 25 (time not stated)
    Last day at the current price
    Rises to $125 (non-member)
    Source: nycruns.com · checked Oct 26, 2026
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  4. Mon, Feb 22 (time not stated)
    Last day at the current price
    Rises to $135 (non-member)
    Source: nycruns.com · checked Oct 26, 2026
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  5. Sat, Feb 27 (time not stated)
    Registration closes
    Or earlier if it sells out
    Source: nycruns.com · checked Oct 26, 2026
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  6. Sun, Feb 28, 8:30 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$90 Non-member price through Oct 26 (members $81). Then $100 through Dec 8, $110 through Jan 25, $125 through Feb 22, and $135 until registration ends.

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The course

A 13.1-mile wintry tour of Central Park on a looped course; details are posted closer to race day. USATF-certified.

Sources

nycruns.com · last checked Oct 26, 2026

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