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NYC Summer Half, 5 Miler

NYC Summer Half, 5 Miler

Race Date

Aug 1, 2026

Location

New York, NY

The Experience

The pulse of the running world can be felt in Central Park where you and hundreds of athletes from around the world will compete. To race in Central Park is breathtaking not only because of the great course but also because of what this place means to runners from all over the world. This is the largest and most important public backyard (park) in NYC with 843 acres of trees, meadows, paths, and attractions. It’s always beautiful and in the middle of the summer, it’s the place to be. The course is perfect for you, marked at every mile and turn, supported with water stations that have ice cold water and Gatorade. Join us afterward for a fun awards ceremony, NYC’s best bagels!

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size12/15

~313 finishers a year

Momentum2/5

shrinking

Loyalty1/20

1% returning runners

Course & details6/15

2 timing sources · 11 photos

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:25:54

Weather0/10

typical high 85°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

68°

Afternoon (High)

85°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

69%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 1,160 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2023

Total finishers

1,160

Median time

2:16:52

Latest turnout

226

States

1

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:103:35

Turnout by year

20212023

'21'22'23
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