Defending champion Senbere Teferi, Olympic and World Championships medalist Hellen Obiri, and two-time U.S. The men’s open division will be headlined by Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei, half-marathon world-record holder Jacob Kiplimo, and Olympic medalist Galen Rupp.

The race will feature professional athletes from 15 different countries, including 17 Olympians, 12 Paralympians, and seven past event champions, making it one of the most diverse fields in the race’s history. On Sunday, we will celebrate those partaking in this event and racing under the bright lights of Times Square.”īelow are some highlights and initiatives to look forward to at the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half: “The United Airlines NYC Half is one of the world’s premier half marathons and presents one of the most iconic race courses to participants. Together with our city agency and event partners, NYRR is providing our participants an opportunity to navigate two boroughs and see New York City by foot,” said Ted Metellus, NYRR’s Senior Vice Presdent of Events and Race Director. “We are excited to provide a platform for all participants – from our neighbors next door to professional athletes to the youth and future of our sport – to create a healthier, more active lifestyle. The event takes runners on a 13.1-mile journey from Brooklyn to Manhattan, passing through Times Square to make it the only time other than New Year’s Eve the crossroads of the world is closed to traffic. The 2023 United Airlines NYC Half, one of the world’s premier half marathons, will feature more than 25,000 runners on Sunday, March 19, including Olympians, Paralympians, world-record holders, celebrity runners, NYPD and FDNY runners, and youth. NYPD and FDNY runners to face off for inaugural Commissioner’s Cup trophy

Olympians, Paralympians, world-record holders, and celebrity runners to race from Brooklyn to Manhattan

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