2025 Virtual United Airlines NYC Half Guide
Take on the One to Run in the Virtual United Airlines NYC Half Powered by Strava anywhere, anytime between March 8 and March 16. There are three ways to participate in this year’s virtual half-marathon.
Learn more about how you can participate below and set a reminder for registration opening on December 13 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Love of Running
- Entry: Free
- Spots: Unlimited
Registrants receive:
- 30-day Strava subscription1
Finishers receive:
- Strava digital finisher badge
REGISTER
Guaranteed Entry
- Entry: $85 NYRR members | $105 non-members
- Spots: Limited Capacity | First come, first served
Registrants receive:
- 60-day Strava subscription1
Finishers receive:
- Guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half
- Virtual United Airlines NYC Half finisher medal2
- Strava digital finisher badge
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Finisher Medal
- Entry: $55 NYRR members | $65 non-members
- Spots: Limited Capacity | First come, first served
Registrants receive:
- 60-day Strava subscription1
Finishers receive:
- Virtual United Airlines NYC Half finisher medal2
- One credit toward the 4 Out of 6 Program3
- Strava digital finisher badge
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New to Virtual Racing?
A virtual race is a race that can be run at your convenience during a specified period of time. To participate in NYRR Virtual Racing Powered by Strava, create your free Strava account, sign up for a race, and run or walk the distance of the race on a course you select wherever you are. Visit our FAQ page for additional information.
For more information, including how to complete your virtual race, visit our NYRR Virtual Racing page.
Train with NYRR x Runna
Get race ready with NYRR x Runna. NYRR is excited to team up with Runna, the top-rated running training platform, to offer you a personalized and adaptable half marathon training plan to get you ready for your virtual race. This collaboration blends NYRR’s running expertise with Runna’s advanced training technology to enhance your training experience no matter your running experience or where you are in the world.
*Guaranteed Entry and Team for Kids registration is not open to runners registered for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half.
1 Runners who previously had or currently have a Strava subscription cannot redeem a 30- or 60-day trial. Runners cannot redeem a Strava subscription trial more than once on their account. Learn more on Strava's web site.
2 Finishers will receive their finisher package in the mail at the address provided in their NYRR profile. Packages will be shipped after the race time frame. Domestic and international runners will be contacted via email once their finisher package is shipped and provided with a tracking number.
3 The 4 Out of 6 Program allows NYRR members who meet the eligibility requirements to gain guaranteed entry to the United Airlines NYC Half. Eligibility for entry to the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half will be guaranteed for NYRR members who complete four qualifying events in 2025 and have an active membership by the last qualifying event of the 2025 4 Out of 6 Program (the NYRR Staten Island Half on October 12, 2025). The Virtual United Airlines NYC Half (Finisher Medal) is a designated virtual race that is a 4 Out of 6 Program qualifier. To earn a 4 Out of 6 credit for this virtual race, select the "Premium tier” during registration.