Application Instructions
When will the application be available?
The NYC Half-Marathon has reached capacity and is now closed. If you did not register, and you still wish to run the race, please review our charity options. [Charities]
What is the cancellation policy?
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.
Who can apply?
Anyone who will be 12 or older on Sunday, August 16, 2009, may apply for entry. Only one application per person, please. Any
fees processed due to individuals
submitting duplicate applications are non-refundable.
Is there a lottery?
No. Registration be available on a first come, first served basis.
Are there any options for guaranteed entry? The following groups are eligible for guaranteed entry to the NYC Half-Marathon:
• Runners who meet the following qualifying time standards* on any certified course: |
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| Open (Age 18-39)** | Masters (Age 40+)** | |||
| Marathon | Half-Marathon | Marathon | Half-Marathon | |
| Men | 2:55:00 | 1:23:00 | 3:10:00 | 1:30:00 |
| Women | 3:23:00 | 1:37:00 | 3:38:00 | 1:44:00 |
| Veterans (Age 50+)** | Veterans (Age 60+)** | |||
| Marathon | Half-Marathon | Marathon | Half-Marathon | |
| Men | 3:30:00 | 1:40:00 | 3:45:00 | 1:48:00 |
| Women | 3:52:00 | 1:50:00 | 4:13:00 | 2:00:30 |
* All times must be run at, or faster than, the posted time. You must have met the appropriate qualifying time between January 1, 2008, and May 1, 2009. Include the race name and date with your application. |
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• Guaranteed Entry Through a Charity Program
Our charity program offers runners the opportunity to give back to the community while receiving guaranteed entry. [More]
Once selected, charity entrants may not cancel without prior approval from their charity.
• U.S. Resident Guaranteed Entry Through Anthony Travel
NYRR has reserved a select number of guaranteed spots for our official National Travel Partner (NTP), Anthony Travel, Inc. Runners living within the 50 states, who would like to participate in the NYC Half-Marathon can arrange a "Half-Marathon Package" including guaranteed entry by contacting Anthony Travel. For reservations, please visit Anthony Travel or call: 866.913.7168.
Instructions
Please read all instructions prior to applying to the NYC Half-Marathon.
FEES Entry Fee Non-Members International: US $70 *You must include your NYRR member number on the application form. If you wish to join with your half-marathon application, you may do so. |
NYRR Annual Membership (optional)
US $40*
If you live in the United States and are already a member, or if you join when you fill out the half-marathon application, you will save $10 on your half-marathon entry fee. You'll also be eligible for numerous benefits and savings. Join now by checking the appropriate box on the half-marathon application. NYRR membership is not required for acceptance, nor does it guarantee acceptance into the NYC Half-Marathon. NYRR membership fees are non-refundable and will be processed immediately.
*One-year membership for U.S. residents; for more information about membership, click here.
NYRR Member Awards
For all NYRR member prize money races, an athlete must be a New York Road Runners member for three months prior to race day to be eligible for money. For the NYC Half-Marathon, runners need to be a member no later than May 16, 2009 to be eligible.
Information and Updates
Please check back frequently for updated information about the NYC Half-Marathon. For other questions, U.S. residents should call 212.423.2252 or e-mail: reghelp@nyrr.org.
Register
The NYC Half-Marathon has reached capacity and is now closed. If you did not register, and you still wish to run the race, please review our charity options. If you believe you are eligible for guaranteed entry, you must apply by May 30. Please e-mail reghelp@nyrr.org with your information.
Legal Statement
The NYC Half-Marathon 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. 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.
The NYC Half-Marathon 2008 had more than 10,000 finishers.
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