United Airlines NYC Half 2025
United Airlines NYC Half Marathon 2025
The United Airlines NYC Half is a very popular half marathon. Starting in Brooklyn, crossing the Manhattan Bridge and through Times Square, Manhattan before finishing in Central Park, the United Airlines NYC Half takes you on a wonderful journey through the closed New York City streets. This year, you can enjoy the St Patrick’s Day Parade and festivities on Saturday and race on Sunday. A great time to be in New York City!
Attracting more than 24,000 runners from across the globe demand for places is high but as the official tour operator for this event you do not need to wait or worry about the lottery process, instead we can guarantee your place on a first come first served basis.
Marathon Tours & Travel offer a 3-night package staying at deluxe accommodation, located in the heart of Manhattan and within easy reach of the course. Extra nights can be added. Perfectly curated packages cater for runners and supporters alike. As part of our expertly created packages, we include invitations for you to take part in activities such as a welcome reception, escorted race number pick up, warm-up run, escorted journey to the race start, post-race celebrations and the Marathon Tours & Travel team on hand for guidance and support to help make your trip a fun, enjoyable and successful time.
You too can experience how it feels to run the United Airlines NYC Half with Marathon Tours & Travel’s help!
Unfortunately, we cannot sell race entry to full-time residents of the USA.
Photo Credits: Courtesy of NYRR
Guide
Guidance and support from our team in New York
Trip Extension
Extra nights available on request
Accommodation
Centrally located accommodation close to race finish
Entry
Guaranteed entry without the need to enter a lottery
Celebration Party
Post-race celebration get together
Excursions
Shakeout run and welcome reception
A Helping Hand
Escorted trip from hotel to Expo and race start
Worldwide Events
Official International Tour Operator for United Airlines NYC Half
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Friday 14 March, 2025
Welcome to New York City! Your Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) team look forward to meeting you upon your arrival at the hotel. Once you check in, the afternoon is yours to enjoy. Today is a perfect day to make your way to the expo to collect your bib. Details regarding the United Airlines NYC Half Expo and bib pickup will be shared once available. We will look forward to seeing you this evening at our Welcome Reception. (Welcome reception included)
Saturday 15 March, 2025
We start the day with an optional shakeout run through Central Park. Following the shakeout run your MTT host will escort the group to the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon Expo. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city or relax before the big day. From attending a Broadway show to visiting one of NYC’s observation decks there is no shortage of ways to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day weekend here in the ‘Big Apple’. Enjoy dinner on your own this evening at one of the many local restaurants.
Sunday, March 16 United Airlines NYC Half Day!
Luck of the Irish, it’s race day! This will be an early morning with an MTT escort to official race day transportation to the start where you will warmup in the VIP area with light breakfast and private restrooms. The United Airlines NYC Half starts in Brooklyn and passes through famous landmarks such as the Manhattan Bridge, Times Square, and Grand Central Station, before finishing at Central Park in Manhattan. Following the race, make your way back on your own to the hotel (approximately a 15-minute walk). Enjoy some well-deserved rest before we gather for a celebratory toast in the hotel lobby bar. The rest of the evening is free to experience one of the many fine restaurants in the city and enjoy some St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! (post-race drink included)
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Extensions
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We recommend extending your stay to 4,5,6 nights as New York has so much to see and do.
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in New York
The St Patrick’s Day Parade in New York is the 17th March 2024 – the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world. The Parade celebrates everything Irish and it starts from 44th Street and 5th Avenue at 11.00am, before travelling up 5th Avenue to 79th Street. Millions of spectators come to cheer on the Parade and enjoy a pint of Guinness or two in the many Irish bars in Manhattan.
Extend your stay to include this brilliant experience. Our hotel is an easy distance from the Parade so you can watch and enjoy, have a few drinks and be close to your hotel afterwards.
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Packages & Rates
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United Airlines NYC Half | Three-Night Package: March 14 -17, 2025Features:
- Three nights’ accommodation at the Hyatt Centric Times Square
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in room
- Welcome reception upon arrival (Friday, March 14)
- Optional shakeout run (Saturday, March 15)
- Morning escort to official race day transportation to the start line
- Start line VIP area with breakfast and drinks included.
- Post-Race Celebration (Sunday, March 16)
- Hosted by Marathon Tours & Travel Staff
- Discounted Race Entry (cost is in addition to the package price)
- Half Marathon Entry – Runners Only
- All taxes included
Not included:
- Airfare to and from NYC
- Airport transfers
- Meals unless noted above
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities
Rates (all prices are per person in AUD dollars)
Additional nights available upon request
The below is our 2025 Pricing, based on per person and in AUD3 Night Package
RUNNER NON-RUNNER 2 PEOPLE IN ROOM (1 BED) $1,910 $1,430 2 PEOPLE IN ROOM (2 BEDS) $1,910 $1,430 1 PERSON IN ROOM (1 BED) $2,589 $2,110 EXTRA NIGHTSDOUBLE / TWIN ROOM SINGLE PERSON ROOM Hyatt Centric Times Square $329 $540
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Hotels
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Hyatt Centric Times Square
Welcome to Hyatt Centric Times Square New York—your home base in the heart of the Big Apple and the ideal setting for your urban getaway. Experience modern guest rooms and suites with a distinctly local style and stunning views, unique gathering spaces, and endless adventures waiting for you when you stay at the Hyatt Centric Times Square. Ask the hotel staff for their favorite local sights and hot spots for a true taste of the city that never sleeps. Check-in time: 4:00 PM; Check-out time: 11:00 AM.
Special Amenities for MTT:
- Complimentary Internet in guestrooms
- Complimentary two bottles of water in guestrooms
- Complimentary Keurig coffee machine and mini fridge in guestrooms
- Complimentary access to the fitness center, open 24 hours
- Waived Destination Fee
Additional Amenities:
- On-Site Restaurant
- Room Service
- Digital Check-In
- Business Services
- Laundry
- Concierge
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Event Information
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Enter the United Airlines NYC Half with Marathon Tours & Travel
We are very pleased to offer you guaranteed entry into this iconic half marathon. Marathon Tours & Travel are an official International Tour Operator. Not only can you take part in the Half Marathon, but you can enjoy St Patrick’s day too!
The Course
Runners will begin their journey on Prospect Park’s Center Drive in Brooklyn before taking the race onto Brooklyn’s streets. The course will take runners over the Manhattan Bridge and up the FDR Drive before a crosstown dash on 42nd Street and a turn north on 7th Avenue, through Times Square, and into Central Park.
Race Time: from 7:00am in waves
Minimum Pace/Cut-off Time Policy: 3 hours. Participants need to maintain a 13:45 mile pace throughout the race to avoid cut off at certain points.
Eligibility: Marathon Tours & Travel, an authorized tour operator, is required to offer travel arrangements in conjunction with guaranteed race entry. All runners must be 18 years or older on race day to be eligible for our guaranteed entries.
Number Pickup: You must pick up your race bib and packet at the Registration & Expo prior to race day.
Temperature: Average temperatures range between 8C to 16C (46F to 60F).
Awards: Every finisher receives a T-shirt and medal.
Difficulty: Easy
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Registration & Booking
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Conditions of Sale
Please note we cannot sell race entry without an accommodation package, and we cannot sell to residents of the USA.
How to book
To make your booking, ensure that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members of your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically. Those who wish to withdraw must contact Marathon Tours & Travel in writing.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for USA’s current entry restrictions and requirements. USA Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is an essential part of any holiday you take, and we highly recommend that you purchase suitable insurance for your trip. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events in the USA.
Race Rules
Our itinerary and details regarding the race are based on current information available at the time this package was released for sale. Whilst we expect the details to remain correct, changes are possible and will be confirmed nearer to the trip after NYRR has confirmed the final instructions. All race rules and procedures need to be followed.
Full details can be found on:
Those who wish to withdraw must contact Marathon Tours & Travel in writing. The cost of the entry is not refundable and entrants will not receive guaranteed entry into the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half or subsequent editions of the United Airlines NYC Half.
Starting Pens and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half, we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Closer to the event we will send you a link that will allow you to complete the registration process for the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half. Once you have finalised the registration process, the race organisers will allocate you a starting time and bib based on the information provided.
United Airlines NYC Half Route
Runners will begin their journey on Prospect Park’s Center Drive in Brooklyn before taking the race onto Brooklyn’s streets. The course will take runners over the Manhattan Bridge and up the FDR Drive before a crosstown dash on 42nd Street and a turn north on 7th Avenue, through Times Square, and into Central Park.
Security Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and /or invites them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
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