NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon
Race Date
Jan 25, 2026
Location
New York, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Location
- New York, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 114,190
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
+0.25 m
Separation
1.3%
USATF Certified Course
NY26002DNB · NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon 2026
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout8026 years running
~4,555 finishers a year
shrinking
36% returning runners
USATF certified
runners from 28 states
winner 1:12:44
typical high 38°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
25°
Afternoon (High)
38°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 114,190 finishers actually crossed the line across 26 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
114,190
Median time
2:01:20
Latest turnout
4,555
States
50
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon?
The NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon is held on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Where does the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in New York, New York.
What distances does the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 114,190 runners who have completed the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon.
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