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NYC Half-Marathon
March 21, 2010 / New York City / 7:35 a.m. / S, Q, C, $ [Key]

Update: The lottery application for the 2010 NYC Half-Marathon is closed but...

You Can Still Get In
Runners who wish to receive guaranteed entry by running for charity or with an official travel partner, can still do so. [Charities] [Travel Packages]

What is the cancellation policy?
Once runners have been accepted, they cannot cancel. 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 18 or older on Sunday, March 21, 2010, 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?
Yes. The lottery application will be open from noon EST on December 1, 2009, until 11:59 p.m. EST on January 5, 2010. Because the number of applicants exceeds the number of spaces available, we will not be able to accept all applicants. Lottery results will be drawn beginning on January 6, 2010. Acceptance notifications will begin going out after 6:00 p.m. on January 6. Runners can check their profile for confirmation after that time.

Are there any options for guaranteed entry?
Yes. Those who are eligible for guaranteed entry must apply between noon EST on February 1, 2010, and 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2010.

The following groups are eligible for guaranteed entry to the 2010 NYC Half-Marathon:

Runners who meet the following qualifying time standards* on any certified course:

	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.
** Your age on the day of the qualifying race.

You must have met the appropriate qualifying time between January 1, 2009, and February 15, 2010. Times achieved outside of NYRR races must be verifiable online. Verification may take a few days.

Guaranteed Entry Through a Charity Program

In 2010, our charity program offers runners the opportunity to give back to the community while receiving guaranteed entry. Once selected, charity entrants may not cancel without prior approval from their charity. [Learn More]

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.

Guaranteed Entry Through an International Travel Partner

Guaranteed entry with the purchase of a "Half-Marathon Package" may be available through an Official International Travel Partner (ITP) in your country. You may only apply with an ITP in your country - ITP's cannot accept applicants from other countries. [Official International Travel Partners]

An entrant who has purchased a "Half-Marathon Package" with our Official International Travel Partner (ITP) and wishes to withdraw from the race must contract their ITP directly. Any withdrawn entrant will not receive guaranteed entry in the 2011 NYC Half-Marathon or subsequent NYC Half-Marathons.

Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff Virtual Run / 1st Annual Virtual Run Participants

The first 1,000 people who registered for either the Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff Virtual Run or the 1st Annual Virtual Marathon are eligible for guaranteed entry to the 2010 NYC Half-Marathon. Those who are eligible will receive an e-mail notifying them of their status by December 11. They must apply between noon EST on February 1, 2010, and 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2010.

(If you applied before February 1, DO NOT apply again. Please contact reghelp@nyrr.org to confirm your status.)

Instructions
Please read all instructions prior to applying to the 2010 NYC Half-Marathon.

Fees
Processing Fee
US $5
This fee is required for all applicants. This payment is non-refundable and will be processed when we receive your application.

Entry Fee
NYRR Members: US $79
Non-Members Domestic / International: US $90

Entry fees are charged immediately upon acceptance. Once you have been accepted, your entry fees are non-refundable.

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 $11 on your half-marathon entry fee. You'll also be eligible for numerous benefits and savings. 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

Payment Procedure
All fees must be paid using a credit card. Once you have been accepted into the NYC Half-Marathon, all fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, and there are no cancellations.

Credit Card Payment
To pay with a credit card, simply type your credit card number and expiration date (must be January 2010 or later) in the application and check the appropriate boxes.

• Upon receipt of your application, we will process the US $5 fee.
• Other race fees will be processed only if you are accepted into the race.

After You Apply
If you are accepted into the race, we will process your fees and acknowledge your acceptance by e-mail. Event updates will be communicated in e-mail newsletters.

In March, all accepted entrants will receive a registration card by e-mail that is required, along with government-issued photo identification (or a passport, required for international entrants), to pick up your race number and d-tag prior to race day at the NYC Half-Marathon Expo.

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 December 21, 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.

Apply
The lottery application for the 2010 NYC Half-Marathon is closed.

Runners who meet the qualifying standards listed below should e-mail Janet Cupo at jcupo@nyrr.org with their name and e-mail address, and the race name, race date, time that qualifies them. All times must be verified. Verification may take several days. Once times are verified, runners will be sent an invite to participate in the NYC Half-Marathon. Qualified runners must apply for guaranteed entry between noon EST on February 1, 2010, and 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2010.

Runners who wish to receive guaranteed entry by running for charity or with an official travel partner, can still do so. [Charities] [Travel Packages]

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 and its agencies and departments, including the Department of Parks & Recreation.

No skates, strollers, or animals are permitted in the NYC 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 d-tag assigned to another person; transferring or attempting to transfer an official number or d-tag to, or to obtain such number or d-tag 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 NYRR events. NYRR reserves the right to change the details of the race.

The 2009 NYC Half-Marathon had more than 10,000 finishers.

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