{"id":1503,"date":"2023-06-06T13:12:35","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T03:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontoursandtravel.com.au\/events\/new-york-half-marathon-2023-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T18:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:47:23","slug":"new-york-half-marathon","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-au\/events\/new-york-half-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"United Airlines NYC Half"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":1478,"template":"","event_types":[14],"event_locations":[24],"event_distances":[16],"event_course_types":[13],"event_seasons":[17],"class_list":["post-1503","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-half-marathon","event_locations-america","event_distances-half-marathon","event_course_types-urban","event_seasons-spring"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":8834,"event_logo":8830,"event_logo_background":{"enable":false,"background_colour":"#FFFFFF"},"event_status":"pre-register","event_status_labels_available":"limited-space","event_status_labels_waitlist":"available-soon","event_status_labels_off_sale":"sold-out","event_waitlist_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Waitlist 2027","url":"#booknow","target":""}},"event_additional_buttons":[{"button_option":"booking-widget","button_text":"","button_external_link":null,"button_text_colour":"#fcfcfc","button_background_colour":"","button_border_colour":""}],"event_book_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Book Now","url":"https:\/\/bookingau.marathontours.com\/experience\/united-airlines-nyc-half-2026\/120","target":"_blank"}},"event_extra_button":"","event_overview":"<h2><em>2027 Coming Soon!<\/em><\/h2>\r\nJoin us for the United Airlines New York City Half Marathon, which is <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">very popular with runners worldwide!<\/span>\u00a0 Starting in Brooklyn, crossing the Brooklyn Bridge and heading 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.\r\n\r\nAttracting more than 24,000 runners from across the globe, demand for places is high but as 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!\r\n\r\nMarathon Tours &amp; Travel offer a minimum 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 &amp; Travel team on hand for guidance and support to help make your trip a fun, enjoyable and successful time.\r\n\r\nYou too can experience how it feels to run the United Airlines NYC Half with Marathon Tours &amp; Travel\u2019s help!\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Unfortunately, we cannot sell race entry to full-time residents of the USA.<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\nIf you reside in UK\/Europe please contact our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/events\/new-york-half-marathon\/\">UK office.<\/a>\r\n\r\nIf you reside in North America please contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-us\/events\/new-york-half-marathon\/\">US office.<\/a>\r\n\r\nPhoto Credits: Courtesy of NYRR","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":"Guidance and support from our team in New York"},"transfers":{"detail":"","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":"Extra nights available on request"},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"Centrally located accommodation close to race finish"},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":"Guaranteed entry without the need to enter a lottery"},"celebration_party":{"detail":"Post-race celebration","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":"Shakeout run and welcome reception"},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":"Escorted trip from hotel to Expo and race start"},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":"Official International Tour Operator for United Airlines NYC Half"},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":"Finisher Medal"}},"event_gallery":[{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1512},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1480},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_video","youtube_video":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bRRGNEW1kMc"},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1479},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1497},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1489}],"event_packages":[{"package_title":"2025 United Airlines NYC Half Itinerary","package_duration":"3-Night Package","package_dates":"March 13 - 16, 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Friday 13 March, 2026","day_content":"Welcome to New York City!\u00a0 Your Marathon Tours &amp; 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.\u00a0(Welcome reception included)"},{"day_title":"Saturday 14 March, 2026","day_content":"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\u2019s observation decks there is no shortage of ways to enjoy St. Patrick\u2019s Day weekend here in the \u2018Big Apple\u2019. 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The rest of the evening is free to experience one of the many fine restaurants in the city and enjoy some St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations!\u00a0(post-race drink included)"},{"day_title":"Monday 16 March 2026","day_content":"Enjoy a leisurely morning before checking out by 12:00 PM.\r\n\r\n<em>(Itinerary subject to change)<\/em>"}]}],"event_extensions":"We recommend extending your stay to 4, 5\u00a0 or 6 nights as New York has so much to see and do!\r\n<h3>Celebrate St Patrick\u2019s Day in New York<\/h3>\r\nThe St Patrick\u2019s Day Parade in New York is the week after this great event, on the 17th March 2026 \u2013 the oldest and largest St. Patrick\u2019s 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.\r\n\r\nExtend 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.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","event_extensions_packages":null,"event_packages_and_rates":"<div><strong>United Airlines NYC Half | Three-Night Package: March 13 -16, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Three nights\u2019 accommodation at the Hyatt Centric Times Square<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Complimentary Wi-Fi in room<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Welcome reception upon arrival (Friday, March 13)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Optional shakeout run (Saturday, March 14)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Morning escort to official race day transportation to the start line<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Start line VIP area with breakfast and drinks included.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Post-Race Celebration\u00a0 (Sunday, March 15)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hosted by Marathon Tours &amp; Travel Staff<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discounted Race Entry (cost is in addition to the package price)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Half Marathon Entry \u2013 Runners Only - AUD$345 pp<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All taxes included<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Not included:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Airfare to and from NYC<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Airport transfers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meals unless noted above<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Travel Insurance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tips and gratuities<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>2026 Rates (all prices are per person in US dollars)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<em>Additional nights available upon request<\/em>","event_packages_and_rates_table":null,"event_rates_tables":[{"rate_table_title":"2026 AUD Pricing, per person","rate_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.30"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":"<h3> 3 Night Package<\/h3>"},{"c":"<b> RUNNER<\/b>"},{"c":"<b> NON-RUNNER<\/b>"}],"b":[[{"c":"<b> 2 PEOPLE IN ROOM (1 BED)<\/b>"},{"c":"<b>$2,139<\/b>"},{"c":"<b>$1,794<\/b>"}],[{"c":"<b> 2 PEOPLE IN ROOM (2 BEDS)\n<\/b>"},{"c":"<b>$2,139<\/b>"},{"c":"<b>$1,794<\/b>"}],[{"c":"<b> 1 PERSON IN ROOM (1 BED)\n<\/b>"},{"c":"<b> $2,880<\/b>"},{"c":"<b>On Request Only<\/b>"}]]}},{"rate_table_title":"EXTRA NIGHTS","rate_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.30"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":""},{"c":"DOUBLE \/ TWIN ROOM"},{"c":"SINGLE PERSON ROOM"}],"b":[[{"c":"<b>Hyatt Centric Times Square\t<\/b>"},{"c":"<b> $330<\/b>"},{"c":"<b>$535\n<\/b>"}]]}}],"event_hotels":[{"hotel_images":[5671,5672,5673],"hotel_location":"","hotel_title":"Hyatt Centric Times Square","hotel_details":"Welcome to Hyatt Centric Times Square New York\u2014your home base in the heart of the Big Apple and the ideal setting for your urban getaway. 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Marathon Tours &amp; Travel are an official International Tour Operator.\r\n\r\n<strong>Race Day: <\/strong>March 15, 2026\r\n\r\n<strong>Race Time:<\/strong> From 7:00am in waves\r\n\r\n<strong>The Course:\u00a0<\/strong>Runners will begin their journey on Prospect Park\u2019s Center Drive in Brooklyn before taking the race onto Brooklyn\u2019s 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.\r\n\r\n<strong>Minimum Pace\/Cut-off Time Policy:<\/strong>\u00a03 hours. Participants need to maintain a 13:45 mile pace throughout the race to avoid cut off at certain points.\r\n\r\n<strong>Eligibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Marathon Tours &amp; 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.\r\n\r\n<strong>Number Pickup<\/strong>: You must pick up your race bib and packet at the Registration &amp; Expo prior to race day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Temperature:<\/strong>\u00a0Average temperatures range between 8C to 16C (46F to 60F).\r\n\r\n<strong>Awards<\/strong>: Every finisher receives a T-Shirt &amp; Medal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>\u00a0Easy","event_information_table":null,"event_registration_and_booking":"<strong>Conditions of Sale<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPlease note we cannot sell race entry without an accommodation package, and we cannot sell to residents of the USA.\r\n\r\n<strong>How to book<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo 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.\r\n\r\n<strong>Payments<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically. Those who wish to withdraw must contact Marathon Tours &amp; Travel in writing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Travel advice<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBefore you travel, check the \u2018Entry requirements\u2019 section for USA\u2019s current entry restrictions and requirements. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/destinations\/americas\/united-states-america\">USA Travel Advice &amp; Safety | Smartraveller<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Travel Insurance<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTravel 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.\r\n\r\n<strong>Race Rules<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOur 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.\r\n\r\nFull details can be found on:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyrr.org\/\">https:\/\/www.nyrr.org<\/a>\r\n\r\nThose who wish to withdraw must contact Marathon Tours &amp; Travel in writing. 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