NYC Half Marathon — happening now
The New York City Half Marathon is running today, drawing thousands of runners and spectators — organisers have published course maps, weather updates, street‑closure info and live‑streaming options to follow the race in real time [](https://fubo.tv/news/marathon/nyc-half-marathon-live-stream-how-to-watch-marathon). If you’re racing or spectating, check those feeds for last‑minute route or timing changes.
[NYRR announced]rrm.com that more than 30,000 runners are entered in the United Airlines NYC Half on March 15, 2026. Race-day operations begin at about 7:00 a.m., with the first wave starting 7:20 a.m. and later waves at 7:45 a.m., 8:05 a.m., and 8:30 a.m.; runners must reach the Brooklyn Bridge by 10:20 a.m. and finish before the course closes at 1:30 p.m., according to the race-day schedule. cbsnews.com The professional [field announced]marathonguide.com includes all four defending champions — Abel Kipchumba, Sharon Lokedi, Geert Schipper and Manuela Schär — and marquee entries such as Grant Fisher, with NYRR describing the roster as including dozens of Olympians and national record holders. marathonguide.com The 13.1‑mile course runs from Prospect Park to Central Park, crossing the Brooklyn Bridge and routing through Times Square and past Grand Central Terminal — the Brooklyn Bridge crossing is a rare feature that organizers say the race will repeat this year. marathonguide.com Race week additions this year include an expanded United Airlines NYC Half Expo at the Javits Center and a Times Square Kids Run with roughly 1,500 youth participants, plus sustainability measures such as recycled medals and electric pace cars highlighted in the event brief. rrm.com Live coverage begins on local ABC7 and NYRR digital channels at 7:00 a.m., with the professional races also streaming on ESPN+ and NYRR platforms and live TV cut‑ins on Channel 7 between 6:00–10:00 a.m. ET. abc7ny.com
