2026 TCS New York City Marathon route summary is baseline guidance. Verify final details on the NYRR event page.

Distance

42.2 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

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• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

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Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M Presented by TD Bank route summary is baseline guidance. Verify final details on the NYRR event page.

Distance

6.4 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

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• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

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No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

Achilles Hope & Possibility Kids Races with Rising NYRR route summary is baseline guidance. Verify final details on the NYRR event page.

Distance

5 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

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• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

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Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run 4M route summary is baseline guidance. Verify final details on the NYRR event page.

Distance

6.4 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

Flushing Meadows Kids Run at the Citizens Queens 10K route summary is baseline guidance. Verify final details on the NYRR event page.

Distance

1.6 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

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• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

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No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

Citizens Queens 10K route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

10 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

Girls Run at the Mastercard New York Mini 10K route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

10 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

Mastercard New York Mini 10K – Women’s Race route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

10 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

Boardwalk Kids Run at the RBC Brooklyn Half route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

21.1 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

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Point-to-point half marathon through Brooklyn: rolling miles in Prospect Park, then a long straight run down Ocean Parkway to the Coney Island Boardwalk finish.

Distance

21.1 km

Start

Washington Ave & Eastern Pkwy (Brooklyn Museum area)

Finish

Coney Island Boardwalk at W 15th St

• 🚇

  subway · 2/3 to Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum for start corrals

  ~35 min

  Plan 20-30 extra minutes for race-morning platform crowding.

• 🚌

  bus · B41 or B69 to Grand Army Plaza / Eastern Pkwy

  ~40 min

  Bus reliability is lower before 6 AM; backup with subway if possible.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Drop-off near Flatbush Ave & Grand Army Plaza perimeter

  ~30 min

  Street closures increase surge pricing after 5:30 AM.

• 🚶

  walk · From Atlantic Terminal to corrals via Vanderbilt Ave

  ~25 min

  Good fallback if subway lines are delayed.

• Coney Island Municipal Lot

  W 10th St & Surf Ave (finish side) · $25-35 event day

  Walk: ~8 min

  Risk: Can fill before 7:30 AM; exits are slow immediately after peak finish window.

  Best for supporters and runners planning subway to start pre-race.

• Brighton Beach Garage

  Brighton 4th St near Brighton Beach Ave · $20-30 event day

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Street closures may force detours approaching the garage.

• Private Lots along Surf Ave

  Surf Ave corridor east of W 15th St · $30-45 cash/card varies

  Walk: ~10 min

  Risk: Price spikes and no guaranteed inventory after 8 AM.

💡 If driving, park near finish before sunrise and take subway to the start to avoid pre-race road closure stress.

• Hampton Inn Brooklyn/Downtown

  $$-$$$

  Downtown Brooklyn · Near A/C and 2/3 connections for race morning.

  Book 6-10 weeks out for race weekend rates.

  Book →

• Tru by Hilton Brooklyn

  $$

  Gowanus / Park Slope edge · Close to R line; easy transfer to start-area lines.

  Book →

• Aloft Long Island City - Manhattan View

  $$

  Long Island City · Good value if Brooklyn core inventory is sold out.

  Book →

NYC race weekends sell out quickly. Prioritize free-cancel rates and verify earliest breakfast option.

2026 RBC Brooklyn Half route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

21.1 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

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• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

NYRR BK 5K route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

5 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

NYRR Mindful 5K route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

5 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

Rising NYRR at the NYRR Mindful 5K route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

5 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

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Maybelline Women's Half route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

21.1 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

Rising NYRR Spring Jamboree Presented by TCS route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

5 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

RBC Race for the Kids 4M Presented by NYRR + 1 Mile Family Walk route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

6.4 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

Rising NYRR at the RBC Race for the Kids 4M route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

6.4 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

Run as One 4M Presented by JPMorgan Chase + 1.4 Mile Health Walk route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

6.4 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

Times Square Kids Run at the United Airlines NYC Half route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

21.1 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

• RNYRR26 NYCH Map S1 011426 RD3.pdf

  Official map resource from NYRR web assets.

• RNYRR26 NYCH Map S2-3 011426 RD3.pdf

  Official map resource from NYRR web assets.

Point-to-point half marathon from Brooklyn to Central Park: starts near Prospect Park, crosses the Brooklyn Bridge, runs up the FDR Drive, turns through Times Square, and finishes in Central Park.

Distance

21.1 km

Start

Brooklyn near Prospect Park (Eastern Pkwy & Grand Army Plaza area)

Finish

Central Park, 72nd St Transverse

• 🚇

  subway · 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza or Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum

  ~35 min

  Extra trains typically run race morning; arrive 30+ minutes early for security screening.

• 🚇

  subway · B/Q to Prospect Park or 7th Ave station

  ~40 min

  Alternate subway option from Manhattan; slightly longer walk to corrals.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Drop-off near Flatbush Ave & Grand Army Plaza perimeter

  ~25 min

  Significant road closures after 5:30 AM; expect surge pricing and limited drop-off points.

• 🚶

  walk · From Atlantic Terminal via Flatbush Ave to start area

  ~20 min

  Reliable fallback if subway lines are delayed; follow race volunteer signage.

• Icon Parking near Grand Army Plaza

  Flatbush Ave & Bergen St area · $25-40 event day

  Walk: ~10 min

  Risk: Street closures start early; arrive before 5 AM to guarantee entry.

  Park near start and take subway back from Central Park post-race.

• SP+ Parking Midtown (near Central Park)

  W 60th St & Broadway area · $35-55 event day

  Walk: ~12 min

  Risk: High Midtown demand; pre-reserve online recommended.

  Best for spectators or runners who want to be near the finish.

• Atlantic Terminal Mall Garage

  Atlantic Ave & Flatbush Ave · $20-35

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Fills up quickly on race morning; may have reduced early-AM hours.

  Close to multiple subway lines for return from Central Park.

💡 Driving is discouraged for this race due to massive road closures across Brooklyn and Manhattan. If you must drive, park near the start in Brooklyn and take the subway back from Central Park.

• Hampton Inn Brooklyn/Downtown

  $$-$$$

  Downtown Brooklyn · Near 2/3 and A/C subway lines; quick access to the start.

  Book 8-12 weeks out for race weekend availability.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown Manhattan · Walking distance to the Times Square portion of the course and Central Park finish.

  Book →

• Courtyard by Marriott Manhattan/Central Park

  $$$

  Midtown West · Short walk to the Central Park finish; take subway to Brooklyn for start.

  Book →

NYC Half weekend coincides with high Manhattan demand. Book early with free cancellation and confirm earliest breakfast time.

• NYRR NYC Half Start Map (Official)

  Official NYRR start village and security entry map for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half.

• NYRR NYC Half Course Map (Official)

  Official NYRR course map showing the full route from Brooklyn to Central Park.

• NYRR NYC Half Finish Map (Official)

  Official NYRR finish area and bag reclaim flow map in Central Park.

NYRR Washington Heights Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

5 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

• WashHeights25 Maps 021226 RD5.pdf

  Official map resource from NYRR web assets.

Rising NYRR at the NYRR Washington Heights Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

5 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

• RNYRR26 WashHeights Map 021126 S1 RD2.pdf

  Official map resource from NYRR web assets.

• RNYRR26 WashHeights Map 021126 S2-3 RD2.pdf

  Official map resource from NYRR web assets.

NYRR Al Gordon 5K route summary is maintained as baseline guidance. Verify final details with NYRR before race day.

Distance

5 km

Start

See NYRR official event page

Finish

See NYRR official event page

• 🚇

  subway · Use nearest MTA lines to race start/finish zones.

  ~45 min

  Check weekend service alerts before departure.

• 🚌

  bus · Use local bus alternatives when subway service is limited.

  ~55 min

  Street closures may affect timing.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Set drop-off away from restricted race perimeter.

  ~35 min

  Expect surge pricing and security checkpoints.

• Public garage near race perimeter

  See NYRR event page for official access zones · Varies

  Walk: ~15 min

  Risk: Road closures may change access routes.

💡 No affiliate relationships. Parking notes are based on public web search and may change.

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$$

  Upper West Side · Quick transit access to uptown race starts.

  Book →

• Pod Times Square

  $$

  Midtown West · Affordable option with strong subway connectivity.

  Book →

No affiliate relationships. Information is sourced from public web search and is not an official endorsement.

A 4-mile race through the southern section of Central Park, starting near the 72nd St Transverse and running a partial counter-clockwise loop before finishing near Tavern on the Green. A fast, accessible winter distance.

Distance

6.4 km

Start

Central Park, East Drive near 72nd St Transverse

Finish

Central Park, near Tavern on the Green (W 67th St)

• 🚇

  subway · B/C to 72nd St or 1/2/3 to 72nd St (west side)

  ~25 min

  Closest stations to the Central Park start/finish. Arrive 40+ minutes early for check-in.

• 🚇

  subway · 6 to 68th St–Hunter College (east side)

  ~30 min

  Cross through the park via 72nd St Transverse to reach the East Drive start.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Drop-off at Central Park West & 72nd St

  ~20 min

  Minimal road closures for winter park races; straightforward drop-off before 7:30 AM.

• 🚶

  walk · From Columbus Circle north along Central Park West to 72nd St entrance

  ~15 min

  Dress warmly for the February walk; roads and sidewalks are generally clear.

• Icon Parking (W 61st St near Broadway)

  W 61st St between Broadway & Columbus Ave · $25-40 early bird

  Walk: ~10 min

  Risk: Weekend morning demand can be high; arrive before 7 AM.

  Close to Central Park West entrance and post-race area.

• SP+ Parking (W 72nd St garage)

  W 72nd St near Columbus Ave · $30-45

  Walk: ~5 min

  Risk: Limited spots; pre-reserve online when possible.

  Closest garage to the 72nd St park entrance and start area.

• Central Parking (W 54th St & 8th Ave)

  W 54th St between 8th & 9th Ave · $20-35

  Walk: ~20 min

  Risk: Farther walk but reliably has open spots.

  Good backup option if Upper West Side garages are full.

💡 For a short winter race, driving is a reasonable option since park road closures are limited. The Upper West Side has metered parking (free on Sundays) but spots near the park fill early. A pre-reserved garage is the safest bet.

• NYLO New York City (Upper West Side)

  $$-$$$

  Upper West Side · Steps from Central Park West entrances near the start/finish area.

  February rates are generally lower than peak season.

  Book →

• Pod 51

  $-$$

  Midtown East · Budget option; take 6 train to 68th St and walk into the park.

  Book →

• Hotel Beacon

  $$-$$$

  Upper West Side · On Broadway at 75th St; 10-minute walk to the park entrance.

  Book →

February is low season for NYC hotels. A 4-mile race requires minimal logistics, so hotel proximity matters less than for longer distances. Book with free cancellation for weather flexibility.

Multi-loop half marathon entirely within Central Park. Runners complete multiple counter-clockwise loops covering the full park perimeter, experiencing every major hill multiple times before finishing near Tavern on the Green.

Distance

21.1 km

Start

Central Park, East Drive near 72nd St Transverse

Finish

Central Park, near Tavern on the Green (W 67th St)

• 🚇

  subway · B/C to 72nd St or 1/2/3 to 72nd St (west side)

  ~25 min

  Closest stations to the Central Park start/finish area. Arrive 45+ minutes early.

• 🚇

  subway · 6 to 68th St–Hunter College (east side)

  ~30 min

  Cross through the park via 72nd St Transverse to reach the start area on East Drive.

• 🚕

  rideshare · Drop-off at Central Park West & 72nd St

  ~20 min

  Minimal road closures for winter races; drop-off is straightforward before 7 AM.

• 🚶

  walk · From Columbus Circle north along Central Park West to 72nd St

  ~15 min

  Bundle up for the January walk; sidewalks are cleared but may be icy.

• Icon Parking (W 61st St near Broadway)

  W 61st St between Broadway & Columbus Ave · $25-40 early bird

  Walk: ~10 min

  Risk: Fills up on weekend mornings; arrive before 6:30 AM.

  Close to Central Park West entrance and finish area.

• SP+ Parking (W 72nd St garage)

  W 72nd St near Columbus Ave · $30-45

  Walk: ~5 min

  Risk: Limited capacity; pre-reserve online if available.

  Closest garage to the 72nd St park entrance.

• Central Parking (W 54th St & 8th Ave)

  W 54th St between 8th & 9th Ave · $20-35

  Walk: ~20 min

  Risk: Farther walk but reliably available; good for late arrivals.

  Midtown fallback if Upper West Side garages are full.

💡 Driving is feasible for winter Central Park races since road closures are limited to the park loop. Sunday street parking on the Upper West Side is scarce near the park. Pre-book a garage for guaranteed access on race morning.

• Hotel Beacon

  $$-$$$

  Upper West Side · On Broadway at 75th St; 10-minute walk to Central Park West entrance near start/finish.

  In-room kitchenettes useful for pre-race meal prep.

  Book →

• Pod 51

  $-$$

  Midtown East · Budget option; take 6 train to 68th St, then walk into the park.

  Book →

• Courtyard by Marriott Manhattan/Central Park

  $$$

  Midtown West · Short walk to the park; convenient for both start and finish.

  Book →

Late January is low season for NYC tourism, so hotel rates are favorable. Book with free cancellation — NYRR may adjust start times or cancel for extreme cold or ice.

Classic Central Park loop 10K starting near the 72nd St Transverse, running the lower loop counter-clockwise with rolling hills before finishing near Tavern on the Green.

Distance

10 km

Start

Central Park, East Drive near 72nd St Transverse

Finish

Central Park, near Tavern on the Green (W 67th St)

• 🚇

  subway · B/C to 72nd St or 1/2/3 to 72nd St (west side)

  ~25 min

  Short walk from either station to Central Park entrances near the start. Arrive 45+ minutes early for bib check and warm-up.

• 🚇

  subway · 6 to 68th St–Hunter College (east side)

  ~30 min

  Cross through the park to reach the East Drive start area.

• 🚌

  bus · M72 crosstown to Central Park West / 72nd St

  ~35 min

  Limited early morning service in January; confirm schedule the night before.

• 🚶

  walk · From Columbus Circle (59th St) north along Central Park West to 72nd St entrance

  ~15 min

  Reliable option from Midtown hotels; dress warmly for January weather.

• Icon Parking (W 61st St near Broadway)

  W 61st St between Broadway & Columbus Ave · $25-40 early bird

  Walk: ~10 min

  Risk: Fills up on weekend mornings; arrive before 6:30 AM.

  Close to both Central Park West entrance and post-race exit.

• SP+ Parking (W 72nd St garage)

  W 72nd St near Columbus Ave · $30-45

  Walk: ~5 min

  Risk: Limited capacity; pre-reserve online if available.

  Closest garage to the 72nd St park entrance.

• Central Parking (W 54th St & 8th Ave)

  W 54th St between 8th & 9th Ave · $20-35

  Walk: ~20 min

  Risk: Farther walk but more reliably available.

  Good fallback if garages closer to the park are full.

💡 Driving is manageable for winter Central Park races since road closures are limited to the park itself. Street parking on the Upper West Side is free on Saturdays but scarce. Pre-reserve a garage spot for peace of mind.

• NYLO New York City (Upper West Side)

  $$-$$$

  Upper West Side · Steps from Central Park West entrances near the race start/finish.

  January rates are typically lower than spring race weekends.

  Book →

• Pod 51

  $-$$

  Midtown East · Take 6 train to 68th St and walk into the park; budget-friendly option.

  Book →

• Arthouse Hotel New York City

  $$

  Upper West Side · Near 72nd St subway; 10-minute walk to the park.

  Book →

January is off-peak for NYC hotels, so rates are generally lower. Book with free cancellation in case of weather-related race changes.