NYRR Fred Lebow Half-Marathon

• The race will operate under Safety Procedures at NYRR Races guidelines. As part of these guidelines, all runners must be able to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to participate. Read more about our COVID-19 vaccination policy.
• This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.
• We’ve updated our website with a new change to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Runners can now register as female, male, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
• If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please email help@nyrr.org for assistance. Please include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.

Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates:

• Monday, January 17, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 18, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 19, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, January 20, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Friday, January 21, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

At number pickup, you will also receive the souvenir for this race, a winter beanie.

Please register for a pickup time in advance. You can now reserve your pickup time through the dashboard of your NYRR account.

To register for a pickup time, log in to your NYRR account and navigate to the “Registered Events” section of your dashboard. Next to the listing for this race, click the dropdown menu to select a time slot for number pickup. Time slots are available in one-hour windows, and you can visit the RUNCENTER to pick up your race materials any time within the hour/time slot you select.

On race day, number pickup will be available from 6:30–8:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central, located near Baseball Field #8 in Central Park.

Please note: All runners must be able to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 while picking up their race materials, whether at the NYRR RUNCENTER during race week or on site on race day. Read our COVID-19 vaccine policy page for more information, including what you'll need to have with you in order to show proof of vaccination.

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials for you. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with copies of your proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and a form of photo identification that corresponds to your proof of vaccination.

Bag check will be available at Race-Day Central, near Ballfield #8 in Central Park, starting at 6:30 a.m.

It is recommended for all runners to wear a face covering while in the start corral and in the post-finish area. Runners will not be required to wear a face covering on the course.

Download the course map.

The race starts on East Drive in Central Park just south of the 102nd Street Cross Drive and brings runners over two-plus loops within the park. Participants will run north on East Drive through the Harlem Hills and continue south on West Drive to the lower loop of the park before heading north on East Drive and passing the start line.

Runners will complete a second loop of the same route, and then run a shortened third loop—a third and final time up and over Harlem Hill—before finishing on the 102nd Street Cross Drive near West Drive.

Members of the NYRR Pace Team will be on hand to guide participants toward specific goal times over the 13.1 miles. Pace Team members will lead groups at a variety of paces between 6:51 per mile and 11:26 per mile.

If you choose to run with a pace group, you can look for members of the NYRR Pace Team in the start corrals wearing their blue-and-white striped NYRR Pace Team singlets. Each Team member will carry signs that correspond with their respective finish times and paces.

Live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR Racing App and at liveresults.nyrr.org during the event.

After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.

If NYRR cancels an offering due to an increase of local COVID-19 cases or on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.

All runners must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to participate in NYRR races. For more information, visit our COVID-19 vaccination policy page.

Please stay up-to-date on the latest news and guidelines from the CDC, WHO, and your local and national authorities.

The health and safety of our runners and staff remain a priority for NYRR. All NYRR staff will be practicing social distancing and wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). If you have any questions, please reach out to us at help@nyrr.org. Thank you for your continued patience and support.