United Airlines NYC Half
If you have questions regarding Marathon Tours & Travel’s United Airlines NYC Half Package please: EMAIL OUR TRIP DESIGNER or CALL 617-242-7845
NOTE
Guaranteed entries are only available to Seven Continents Club® Members.
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 the Saturday and race on the 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 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 three-night package staying at deluxe accommodation, located in the heart of Manhattan and within easy reach of the course. Extra nights can be added. As part of our expertly created packages, we include invitations for you to take part in activities such as welcome reception, escorted race number pick-up, warm-up run, escorted journey to race start, post-race celebrations and the Marathon Tours & Travel team will be on hand for guidance and support to help make your trip a fun, enjoyable and successful time.
If you reside in UK/Europe please contact our UK office.
If you reside in Australia please contact our Australian office.
Guide
Marathon Tours & Travel staff on-site
Trip Extension
Additional nights available upon request
Entry
Guaranteed Entry for SCC Members
Medal Bling
Finisher Medal
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Friday, March 14
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, March 15
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
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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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 – $300
- All taxes included
Not included:
- Race Entry
- Airfare to and from NYC
- Airport transfers
- Meals unless noted above
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance for U.S. Residents
Travel Insurance for Canadian ResidentsRates (all prices are per person in US dollars)
Additional nights available upon request
Hyatt Centric Times Square Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Three-Night Package $915 per person $1349
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Hotels
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New York City, NYHyatt 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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Race Day: March 16, 2025
Race Time: From 7:00am in waves
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.
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 & Medal.
Difficulty: Easy
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Registration & Booking
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Rates: Air and land prices may change due to currency fluctuations and fuel surcharges.
Reservations and Payments: A completed tour application together with a deposit of $300 per person must be received before confirming your reservations. Final payment must be received by January 15, 2025.
Cancellations: All payments, including your deposit, are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Non-transferrable includes applying your balance to another person, another year or another trip. Should you cancel for any reason, you will forfeit your trip investment. Therefore, travel insurance for every trip is highly recommended. All cancellations must be received in writing.
Not included in price: All items not specifically listed under tour features. Entry fees are additional. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Insurance: For your protection, trip cancellation, baggage, health and accident insurance is highly recommended for all participants. However, no representation or description of the insurance made by our staff constitutes a binding assurance or promise about the insurance.
Travel Insurance for U.S. Residents
Travel Insurance for Canadian ResidentsSecurity 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 invite 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.
Responsibility: These tours are operated by Marathon Tours, Inc. of Chelsea, MA who acts only as an agent for the passenger to the companies offering such services and assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity caused by any reason whatsoever by any party offering such services. All terms and conditions offered are governed by the laws of Massachusetts. The right is reserved to cancel the tour prior to departure with a refund, less applicable credit card and processing fees, made as full settlement to the passenger. The right is reserved by Marathon Tours, Inc. to deny acceptance of a booking application by any person. Marathon Tours, Inc. may make any changes or alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary for the proper handling of the tour. The sole responsibility of any airline used is limited to that set out in the passenger contract evidenced by the ticket. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that the passengers are not on board their aircraft.
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