Race Information

Sunday, July 27 - New York City
Start: 7:00 a.m. (All runners must be lined up in the appropriate pace corral by 6:45 a.m.)
Finish: Lower Manhattan

Registration Fees

Processing fee	US $5
NYRR member	US $70
Non-member domestic	US $75
Non-member international	US $125

Application
This year, the race will have an open lottery registration system. Applicants must submit their application by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 27. Participants must be at least 12 years old on race day. [Online Application]

Please note that numbers are non-transferable and entry fees are non-refundable. You may not give your number to someone else, nor are entries transferable from year to year. Once you are accepted, there are no cancellations.

Number Pickup
Entrants are required to pick up their numbers, scoring chips, and participant shirt (sizes subject to availability) in advance. Materials may be picked up at Niketown (6 East 57th Street, between Fifth and Madison Avenues) on the following dates:

• Thursday, July 24 - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 25 - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 26 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please note: Absolutely no race numbers or ChampionChips will be available on race morning.

Runner Experience at Niketown
There will be more than race numbers and scoring chips at the Runner Experience at Niketown on July 24-26. Pick up course-specific pace bracelets that will help you track your progress on the course; customize your race shirt so you stand out from the crowd; have your gait analyzed by Nike Running experts; test Nike+ technology; shop for NYC Half-Marathon Presented by NIKE gear, including t-shirts, jackets, and caps. You’ll also have the chance to learn about upcoming NYRR races and membership, and view plaques and shadow boxes from Fond Memories for all of your race memorabilia. Niketown is located at 6 East 57th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues.

Three-Hour Time Limit
Please note that in the interest of safety, any NYC Half-Marathon Presented by NIKE participant who is not able to maintain a 13:45-per-mile pace throughout the race (3:00 projected finishing time) will be picked up along the course starting at approximately mile 7.5 (Central Park South and Seventh Avenue) and transported to the finish. Be aware that the time it takes the last runner (who was at the start line at 7:00 a.m.) to cross the start line will be added to the overall 3:00 time limit, ensuring all participants a 13:45-per-mile pace. We thank you in advance for your cooperation with this enforcement of the 3:00 time limit for safety purposes.

Seeded Start Corrals
The race will feature seeded corrals. For more information, click here.

Post-Race
Please join us after the races near the finish line for the awards ceremony. Awards will be given in all applicable NYRR running categories. [Awards Breakdown]

Prize Money
Open Division
1st: $10,000
2nd: $7500
3rd: $5000
4th: $3500
5th: $2000
6th: $1500
7th: $1000
8th: $750
9th: $500
10th: $250

NYRR Member Division
1st: $1000
2nd: $750
3rd: $600
4th: $400
5th: $250

Race Scoring
The NYC Half-Marathon Presented by NIKE is a scored race and counts toward the nine races NYRR members, as of January 31, 2008, need to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2009. The race is timed using the ChampionChip® system. You must complete the race with your chip attached to your shoe or your time will not be recorded. Please follow the instructions in your race packet on attaching the chip to your shoe and then returning the chip following the race. Note that you will be charged $35 if you do not return the chip within 20 days.

[Scoring and results procedures]
[Purchasing a ChampionChip]
[ING New York City Marathon]

Baggage Facilities
• You MUST use the goody bag provided at the Runner Experience as your race-day checked bag. No other bags will be accepted.

• A baggage sticker that indicates your baggage zone will be included in your race packet. Affix your sticker to the outside of your goody bag.

• Race-day baggage check, organized by zone, will be located at Fifth Avenue between 90th and 96th streets.

• You MUST drop off your bag between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Baggage check closes promptly at 6:30 a.m.

• After the race, claim your bag from the appropriate zone near Battery Park.

New York Road Runners is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Rules of Competition
The NYC Half-Marathon Presented by NIKE is organized and conducted under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with New York Road Runners (NYRR) rules and all applicable rules and regulations of the City of New York, its agencies and departments, including the Department of Parks & Recreation.

No skates, strollers, or animals are permitted in the Half-Marathon.

The use of headphones is strongly discouraged.

NYRR reserves the right to reject any entry and to disqualify and bar any individual from the NYC Half-Marathon Presented by NIKE. This rejection/disqualification may be based on, but is not limited to: violation of the aforementioned rules; unsportsmanlike conduct; non-payment of race fees; competing with an unofficial number; competing with an official number or chip assigned to another person; transferring or attempting to transfer an official number or chip to, or to obtain such number or chip from, another person; being paced during the race by a person not entered in the Half-Marathon; accepting assistance from non-race participants; crossing the finish line without having completed the entire course; and providing false information on the race entry form. Individuals disqualified from the Half-Marathon will be removed from the race results and may be barred from future Half-Marathons and other NYRR events. NYRR reserves the right to change the details of the race. [Click here for complete rules]